Yellowstone National Park reported its busiest May on record, hosting 570,272 recreation visits last month. This marks a significant increase in park attendance, with year-to-date figures indicating a continued upward trend. So far in 2026, Yellowstone has welcomed 773,653 visits, surpassing the 762,672 visits recorded during the same period in 2025.
Historical data shows that visitation to the park has fluctuated over the last five years. In 2024, the park saw 719,127 visits, while 2023 had 644,979 visits. The park recorded 733,471 visits through May 2022 before a historic flood event in mid-June forced a temporary closure.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
