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Plan Around Lamar River
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Lamar River Details
The Lamar River flows for about 40 miles through the Lamar Valley in the northeastern corner of Yellowstone National Park. It is popular for fly-fishing and also a popular spot for viewing wildlife, including Yellowstone's wolf packs and grizzly bears. The Lamar River is the largest tributary of the Yellowstone River. You can easily hike down to the riverside from many points along the Northeast Entrance Road to Yellowstone.
Difficulty
Low
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Estimated time
Region
Northeast Entrance
Nearby Parks Around Lamar River
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lamar River
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1.7 mi away
Buffalo Ranch
Used to conduct field studies of the park's wildlife population.
1.9 mi away
Lamar Valley
Lamar Valley, often called the "Serengeti of North America," is one of the most spectacular and wildlife-rich areas of Yellowstone National Park.
2.9 mi away
Soda Butte
Located seven miles west of the Northeast Entrance Station on the Northeast Entrance Road.
