15 ways to escape the crowds in Yellowstone!

Many visitors flood to the main popular tourist attractions but if you are spending several days in Yellowstone or you want to go to some of the lesser visited attractions, this video is for you.
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[@longrider42]

I worked in Yellowstone for three summers. 1985, at Mammoth Hot springs General store. 1991 Old Faithful Lodge, as a house keeper/janitor. And 1995 in Grant Village, House Keeper and Night Maid. Best way to get away from the crowds, head out on any of the trails which start at the major area's, and you will be alone, unless you with friends.

[@WereintheRockies]

Thank you for the suggestion.

[@bhatkat]

I had a factory job at Old Faithful. Yup, that's right, our raw material was soiled linens and our product was clean ones.

[@longrider42]

@@bhatkat I was a house keeper at Old Faithful Lodge the summer of 91. I kind of miss it. Not that I will ever go back. At least to work.

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Yellowstone is the king of walking 200 yards and you are out there alone. The other side of Thunderer is vast. And you have Beartooth. Beckler. It's the real deal.

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Did North District Roads. Mammoth. Teton was carpenter. Yosemite Rocky pumped septic. BLM AZ STRIP maintenance/force account. Canaveral Seashore carpenter. Had a blast everywhere.

[@danlnad]

I went in late April, 2021. Yes the weather is unpredictable this time of year. But I got lucky. No crowds at all. Few people. No lines. It only snowed twice, and lasted only for 30 minutes. VERY light snow, just a dusting. Temps during the day was in the 50's and 60's. Some parts of the park, and some gates were closed. But the main park (Gardner gate) was open for business. I had such a blast. Yellowstone is my favorite park.

[@WereintheRockies]

Glad the weather treated you fairly. If anyone wants more information about when to visit Yellowstone, check out our article: wereintherockies.com/best-time-to-visit-yellowstone/

[@martinjdesmond]

Nice video about avoiding crowds. I find that by hiking 2 miles on a trail will eliminate most of the people except for the Europeans who like to hike.

[@saracooper5183]

Great video! We are visiting in September. Your videos have been a great resource while I have planned our trip over the past 2 years. Thank you!

[@WereintheRockies]

Great to hear! Glad they've been helpful.

[@coastskyadventures2752]

Bridge bay always got something happening with animals. Number one is elk. Elk family came right around my tent. They was very quiet doing it.

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Beckler. That will do it. Have to leave park to get there though.

[@busylivin]

Perfect video, we have booked for next May. We are coming from Australia to visit Yellowstone. Your videos have been very informative for us to plan our trip. Thank you.

[@WereintheRockies]

Great to hear! Have a great trip!

[@lindaschoss9958]

Can’t wait to go on a cruise of the Yellowstone Lake. Been to Yellowstone well over 50 times and never did this…

[@fsusarge]

No horseback rides in the park after labor day, Matt. I'm a month plus 10 days from the park.

[@WereintheRockies]

Yes!!!

[@WereintheRockies]

What about horse rides outside the park? Look at this article I did. wereintherockies.com/yellowstone-horserides/

[@fsusarge]

@@WereintheRockies Way ahead of you chief...got a full day ride booked months ago.

[@dougB4454]

The bike rental is at the gift shop at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge. I was just there yesterday.

[@felixg.8321]

can't wait to visit Yellowstone in September

[@PatchGirl68]

Matt, I hiked the West End of Yellowstone 10 yrs ago and I agree, it doesn't disappoint and less people. There is a private horseback riding company that takes you through meadows and up a mountain ridge. Having lunch along Yellowstone Lake is another suggestion. Thanks for your tips! Makes me want to go back. 😍

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Mud Volcano is the smelliest volcanic area in Yellowstone. My daughter actually got sick to her stomach there. But it is right as you enter Hayden Valley, which is obviously teeming with wildlife. Agree with West Thumb as an underrated area, and it was easiest for us to get to from the South Entrance, only 25 minute ride from the South. Also liked the Lake Village area for underrated wildlife areas...we saw tons of Elk and Bison right near the village.

[@jmorgan5252]

I remember when the 1959 quake happened in Yellowstone, I lived in Sheridan Wyo. 392 miles away and the dishes in our cupboards were rattling

[@mj-travelon]

My favorite place is the Lamar Valley. Early morning may see Wolves and Grizzlies. In the evening fun to watch the bison head up the mountain for night time. It gets really busy at that time but to me that’s part of the fun.

[@bhendrikabel]

Great video. After visiting the West of the USA for the first time this year ( and fell in love with Utah/ Arizona, California and Oregon, i’m planning my next trip to Colorado, Utah, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Montana. So i have to go during the summertime, but i’m a bit worried about the crowds. So this video will help me to avoid the big crowds at Yellowstone. What a beautiful place. Makes me want to catch a flight right now. Thank you 🙏

[@WereintheRockies]

Thank you and have fun!

[@cindyd8646]

Very well done and informative video! The spots you covered are so worth seeing, and I hope those who watch this and plan to visit YNP will follow your advice. I have longed to make a solo trip to YNP myself someday. No big discussions about itinerary, where to eat, when to stop, and so forth. I am so jealous! Well done, Matt!

[@WereintheRockies]

Much appreciated, thank you.

[@greggchilds9654]

Another GREAT video, Matt. Having camped, hiked, fished, and photographed Yellowstone many, many times since the ‘60s, I still learned a lot through your narrative. I always enjoy your historical information you impart in your videos. One place I would sometimes visit in Yellowstone is the Obsidean Cliffs; there’s some neat history there that you would love. Also, your professional video and editing skills are very evident here. You’ve included some beautiful video here. Thanks for sharing all of this with us.

[@WereintheRockies]

Thanks so much and thanks for the support.

[@purpledragondc7532]

Phenomenal video!!

[@WereintheRockies]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@maryjette1034]

We were there just before the flooding started. We left the park the day before the park closed. Your videos helped us so much. We also used the Gypsy Guide app in the parks we visited in June. Thanks so much for what you do.

[@WereintheRockies]

You're welcome!

[@rgs455atw]

I was working in the Mammoth gift shop before the flooding. After the flooding they transferred me down to the Lake Lodge gift shop. I will be here until early October

[@WereintheRockies]

Darn! Wish I could have seen you

[@wncjan]

Great video. Hope to get back to Yellowstone one day.

[@WereintheRockies]

You should!

[@wncjan]

@@WereintheRockies On another trip 😎 . Right now I'm in Tennesse, leaving tomorrow for North Carolina, where I will spend the last week of this year's vacation

[@WereintheRockies]

@@wncjan Daddy Sage, the world traveler! I love it

[@Hatchet1]

Better tip live in Cody Wyoming and go in winter

[@jacoblee5796]

We just seen you and your wife at the Yellowstone sign between Big Sky and West Yellowstone a couple days ago.

[@WereintheRockies]

Alright! You should have said hi!

[@catricarrion5305]

Thank you so much for shearing! I really want visit but after what happens I was not very sure. What is the best time in the spring.

[@WereintheRockies]

Please read this article I wrote : wereintherockies.com/best-time-to-visit-yellowstone/

[@steveegbert7429]

Good advice for getting away from the crowds. It is dismaying to me that the first come first serve campgrounds are no more. My last stay was 2017 or thereabouts and I could count on getting a spot at Norris or Indian Creek if I got there early in the day. Now, I have to plan trips by their schedule, not mine.

[@WereintheRockies]

I understand your frustration. It is nice to have some flexibility on a long road trip.

[@yellowstonevoices]

If you want to keep getting stuck in bison jams and enjoying the magic of Yellowstone, help us spread the word about the yearly bison slaughter. It's an awful situation that needs to be changed. Check out our channel to learn more.

[@TimBear-px9gj]

The absolute best way to avoid crowds in Yellowstone is to go more than a half mile away from the roads. 90% of tourists _never leave the road._ The back country is the best part of the park, and you'll have it mostly to yourself...

[@bhatkat]

You missed the Sulphur hills and Turbid lake. You have to bushwack to the first and you might be able to get to Turbid lake with a mountain bike, guaranteed to no crowds. Osprey falls would be famous anywhere else and Storm Point is about the most beautiful place in the park. Careful of the natural bridge, knew a gal who feel off and would have died if someone hadn't pulled her out of the creek below. The average visit is less than two days and most people never get more than 1/2 mile from their vehicles.

[@WereintheRockies]

Thank you for the extra ideas 😊

[@kaylapost197]

Where is the best place to stop to see Mt Haynes? Would it be a good spot to watch the sunset?

[@WereintheRockies]

Mt Haynes has it's own roadside pull-out with a sign indicating. As for sunset, I can't think of one particular spot, but I know some people like to do it at Grand Prismatic Spring

[@nicoleknicker4131]

The NPS website states the bike rentals are closed

[@WereintheRockies]

Thank you for looking at that!

[@Whistlingwoman647]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 - could anyone tell me what the animal is at 6:46 please?

[@WereintheRockies]

I believe it is a marmot

[@Whistlingwoman647]

@@WereintheRockies Thank you ! We love your channel - great information all delivered in such a genuine and friendly way. - as a result we are planning a trip in May/ June around Utah National Parks ( Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches) and then up to Grand Tétons and Yellowstone. 😃

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Yellowstone Lake is NOT the largest high elevation lake. Lake Tahoe is much bigger, and just slightly lower elevation. Interestingly, I was at both within the last 2 weeks. I know Crater Lake is the deepest large high elevation lake.

[@CM-oo3tv]

LOL. Tahoe is 6200 ft. Yellowstone is 7700 ft. Which number is higher?

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Easy just walk off trail any direction lol.

[@mattleclair5520]

Bison not buffalo