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West Entrance
The 14-mile access road quickly crosses the Montana-Wyoming Border.
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West Entrance Details
The West Entrance to Yellowstone Park opened in 1905 near the town of West Yellowstone. The 14-mile access road quickly crosses the Montana-Wyoming Border and parallels the Madison River before reaching Madison Campground. Along the way you'll see the Madison Plateau to the south and the rim of the Yellowstone caldera to the north.
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West Entrance
Nearby Parks Around West Entrance
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Nearby Points of Interest Around West Entrance
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0.7 mi away
West Yellowstone
A scenic Rocky Mountain valley at the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
4.3 mi away
Riverside Drive
A popular place to pull over and enjoy a quiet picnic lunch.
6.1 mi away
Madison River
The Madison River is one of the fly-fishing meccas of the world.
8.2 mi away
Mt. Haynes
Named for the first official photographer of Yellowstone National Park.
