Yellowstone volcano
The Yellowstone Caldera, also known as the Yellowstone Plateau Volcanic Field, is a Quaternary volcanic field, caldera complex, and volcanic plateau spanning parts of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.
A mountain, 27 mi southeast of West Yellowstone
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 4°. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is West Yellowstone, 27 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 253K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Best month: Jul
July is the mild month, with a high of 77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in West Yellowstone. Green months are the mild ones.
Yellowstone volcano
The Yellowstone Caldera, also known as the Yellowstone Plateau Volcanic Field, is a Quaternary volcanic field, caldera complex, and volcanic plateau spanning parts of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. It is driven by the Yellowstone hotspot and lies largely within Yellowstone National Park. The field comprises several overlapping caldera structures, multiple lava domes and resurgent domes, and numerous bimodal lavas and tuffs of basaltic and rhyolitic composition, originally covering about 17,000 km2 (6,600 mi2).
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 9,203 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 253K a year
Where to stay near Yellowstone volcano
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are West Yellowstone (57) and Island Park (31).
West Yellowstone
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,191 people · 25% vacation homes
27 mi northwest of Yellowstone volcano
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Yellowstone volcano | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone 25% vacation homes | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 57 20 hotels · 14 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 10 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,191 | $504K | B |
| Island Park 81% vacation homes | 33 mi west | 50 min | 31 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 18 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 190 | $294K | — |
| Hebgen Lake Estates 36% vacation homes | 35 mi northwest | 55 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 85 | $563K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Yellowstone volcano
Other well-known places within 54 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw117 mi National ParkYellowstone National Park4.8M visitors a year
Big draw39 mi National ParkGrand Teton National Park3.8M visitors a year
217 mi LakeYellowstone Lake
54 mi DamTeton Dam
46 mi LakeQuake Lake
324 mi Canyon & gorgeGrand Canyon of the Yellowstone
36 mi Park & preserveParting of the Waters
424 mi WaterfallYellowstone FallsPhoto credits
Yellowstone National Park: James St. John from Newark, Ohio, CC BY 2.0 · Grand Teton National Park: Jon Sullivan, PD Photo., Public domain · Yellowstone Lake: NASA, Public domain · Teton Dam: WaterArchives.org from Sacramento, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Quake Lake: Staplegunther at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Parting of the Waters: Ericshawwhite, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Yellowstone Falls: Unknown, Public domain
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Visiting Yellowstone volcano
What town is Yellowstone volcano near?
West Yellowstone, MT, about 27 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Yellowstone volcano?
July, with a high of 77°.
What is the closest airport to Yellowstone volcano?
Yellowstone (WYS), about 29 miles away.
Where should I stay near Yellowstone volcano?
West Yellowstone (27 mi, 57 places to stay), Island Park (33 mi, 31 places to stay) and Hebgen Lake Estates (35 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in West Yellowstone
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.