North Boundary in Yellowstone National Park

North Boundary

Defined by the junction of the Gardiner and Yellowstone rivers.

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North Boundary Details

The northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park is defined by the junction of the Gardiner and Yellowstone rivers, near the town of Gardiner and the North Entrance of the park. This line on the map isn't respected by park wildlife, however, and animals such as bison can be shot if they wander outside the official park borders.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

North Entrance

Nearby Parks Around North Boundary

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Nearby Points of Interest Around North Boundary

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0.0 mi away

Arch Park

Located north of the Roosevelt Arch in Gardiner.

0.1 mi away

Roosevelt Arch

Dedicated in 1903 by then-President Theodore Roosevelt, considered the father of U.S. National Parks.

0.2 mi away

Gardiner

Gardiner, Montana is the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone.

0.9 mi away

Electric Peak

There's a hair-raising story behind this mountain's name.

2.0 mi away

Gardner Canyon

A good place to spot some of Yellowstone's bighorn sheep.