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Visitor Guide To Accessible Features
in Yellowstone
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Facilities in Yellowstone are being made physically
accessible as quickly as possible within funding
limitations. Most facilities described in this guide have
been judged to be negotiable by wheelchair users without
assistance. Those facilities that require assistance for
wheelchair users are indicated. Facilities described as
accessible do not necessarily comply fully with federal
standards. Some accessible facilities are not marked with
the international symbol. Your comments on accessibility
are appreciated and should be directed to the
Accessibility Coordinator, P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone
National Park, Wyoming, 82190. Phone: (307) 344-2018.
Golden Access Passport
Blind and permanently disabled persons can
obtain a Golden Access Passport. This is a free
lifetime entrance pass to federal parks, historic
sites and recreation areas which charge entrance
fees. The Golden Access Passport admits the
permit holder and any accompanying passengers
in a single and private vehicle. It can be obtained
from any visitor center or entrance station.
Discounts are also given on federal use fees
charged for camping, boat launching, etc. It does
not cover fees charged by private
concessionaires.
Rest Rooms
Accessible rest rooms with sinks and flush
toilets are located at all developed areas except
West Thumb and Norris. Accessible vault toilets
are found at West Thumb, Norris, most scenic
areas, and picnic areas. They are recognized as
small brown/gray concrete buildings, each
housing a single toilet.
Accommodations
Accessible accommodations are found at Canyon,
Grant Village, Old Faithful and Lake. Call TW
Recreational Services at (303) 297-2757 for
lodging information and reservations. Lodging
registration personnel are prepared to assist you
in obtaining accessible accommodations.
Camping
For the handicapped visitor with a
self-contained recreational vehicle, accessible
camping can be found in any campground. The RV
Park at Fishing Bridge provides full hookup sites
and accessible flush toilets. Madison (Site # 5),
Canyon (Site # 270), and Grant (Site # B46)
have an accessible campsite and a flush toilet.
These sites can be reserved in advance by calling
(303) 297-2757. Indian Creek, Lewis Lake,
Tower Fall, Slough Creek, and Pebble Creek
have accessible vault toilets. Slough Creek
Campground has a fully accessible campsite.
Showers
Accessible showers are available at the Grant
Village lodging units and Old Faithful Lodge.
Accessible showers are available for guests at
the Lake Yellowstone Hotel.
Programs
In Discover Yellowstone, a publication available
during the summer months throughout the park,
accessible ranger-led activities are indicated.
There are many accessible roadside interpretive
exhibits throughout the park.
Wheelchairs
West Park Medical Services, the concessioner
that provides medical services in Yellowstone
National Park, has rental wheelchairs available
at their medical facilities located in Mammoth,
Lake, and Old Faithful. They require a $300
deposit and charge a rental fee of $10 per day.
The deposit is refunded when the wheelchair is
returned.
Accessible Fishing Site
There is an accessible fishing ramp and platform
on the Madison River at the Mt. Haynes
Overlook. This site is situated approximately 3.5
miles west (downstream) of Madison Junction or
10 miles east of the West Entrance Station.
Backcountry Camping
There is an accessible backcountry campsite at
Ice Lake. The site can be reached from the
trailhead located approximately 3 miles east of
Norris Junction or 10 miles west of Canyon. The
site is situated about one-half mile from the
trailhead on an accessible backcountry trail. This
site is reserved for those with disabilities,
parents with children under 6 years of age, and
adults over 62 years of age. Call the NPS
Backcountry Office at (307) 344-2160 for
information and reservations for this site.
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ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
BRIDGE BAY
STORES. Hamilton Store at the Marina is
accessible from boat ramp area.
REST ROOMS. At picnic area on Marina entrance
road.
PARKING. At rest rooms only.
AMPHITHEATER. Access with assistance via
paved path from the north side. Park next to the
rest room in "D" loop.
CANYON
LODGING. Two specially designed lodging units
are available in the Cascade Lodge.
FOOD SERVICE. Dining Room, Lounge, Snack
Shop, and Cafeteria in Canyon Lodge; Fountain
Service in Hamilton Store.
STORES. Hamilton Store, Nature Shop, Canyon
Gift Shop.
REST ROOMS. Nature Shop, Canyon Lodge
Cafeteria, Service Station, Campground
(westernmost rest room, Loop L), and adjacent
to Visitor Center (with assistance).
PARKING. In front of Canyon Lodge, Hamilton
Store, and Visitor Center.
LAUNDRY. In Camper Services Building at
entrance to campground. Access must be made
from the rear of the building.
AMPHITHEATER. Best access is via paved path
from north side of road between the gas station
and campground. Park on the shoulder.
VISITOR CENTER. Building is accessible.
POST OFFICE. Building is accessible.
Scenic Areas near Canyon:
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On the South Rim Drive. Artist Point offers a
view of the Lower Falls, and Uncle Tom's
Overlook offers a view of the Upper Falls.
On the North Rim Drive. No curbs have been
cut on the North Rim Loop Drive. With
assistance, views of the canyon can be enjoyed
from the parking area at Inspiration Point
(overlook is not accessible) and from the
Grandview Overlook.
FISHING BRIDGE
CAMPING. Concession-operated recreational
vehicle park with full hookups.
FOOD SERVICE. Fountain Service in Hamilton
General Store.
STORES. Hamilton General Store.
REST ROOMS. Hamilton General Store and on
the east side of the visitor center (museum)
parking lot with assistance.
PARKING. On east side of visitor center parking
lot.
VISITOR CENTER (Museum). Center portion of
museum is accessible.
AMPHITEATER. At Visitor Center.
LAUNDRY. In Camper Services Building at
entrance to RV Park. No curb is cut at this
facility so assistance will be needed. No
accessible rest rooms are available in this
building.
Scenic Areas near Fishing Bridge:
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LeHardy Rapids (between Canyon and Fishing
Bridge). The trail from the north parking lot is
accessible and marked. No parking is designated.
Mud Volcano (between Canyon and Fishing
Bridge). Lower Loop is accessible, including spur
to Dragons Mouth. Start at north end of the
parking lot. At boardwalk junction beyond the
Mud Volcano turn left and return to parking lot.
Lower Rest Rooms are accessible.
GRANT VILLAGE
LODGING. Twelve specially designed lodging
units. Lodging Registration Building is
accessible.
FOOD SERVICE. Restaurant and Snack Shop, Fast
Food in Hamilton General Store.
STORES. Hamilton General Store, Gift Shop in
Lodging Registration Building.
REST ROOMS. Hamilton Store, Restaurant,
Visitor Center (with assistance), Campground
(Loop A).
PARKING. In front of Lodging Registration
Building, Restaurant, accessible lodging
facilities, Visitor Center, Post Office, and
Hamilton General Store.
VISITOR CENTER. Building is accessible.
AMPHITEATER. Best access is from Visitor
Center.
SHOWERS. Accessible showers are available at
the Grant Village lodging units. Go to Lodging
Registration Building for information.
LAUNDRY. In Camper Service Building on
campground entrance road. No curb has been cut
for this facility so assistance will be required. No
accessible rest rooms exist in this building.
POST OFFICE. Building is accessible.
Scenic Areas near Grant Village:
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West Thumb. Information Station and upper loop
are accessible. Lower loop has grades up to 10%,
but no steps. Accessible Rest Rooms are near
the center of the parking lot.
LAKE
LODGING. Five specially designed lodging units
are available in the Sandpiper Annex of the Lake
Yellowstone Hotel. A wheelchair is available for
assistance at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel.
FOOD SERVICE. Lake Hotel Dining Room and
Lounge, and *Lake Lodge Cafeteria.
STORES. Hamilton General Store, Gift Shops in
Lake Hotel and *Lake Lodge.
REST ROOMS. Outside Hamilton General Store,
Lake Hotel and *Lake Lodge.
PARKING. In front of Sandpiper Annex of the Lake
Yellowstone Hotel.
MEDICAL. Hospital. No rest rooms are accessible
for wheelchair users.
POST OFFICE. Building is accessible.
*No curb has been cut to access the Lake Lodge
so assistance will be required.
MADISON
CAMPING. Accessible Rest Rooms in Loop A.
AMPHITEATER. At Madison Museum and Picnic
Area with assistance.
Scenic Areas near Madison:
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Terrace Springs (just north of Madison
Junction). All features accessible. A steep grade
exists in the middle of the loop which requires
assistance.
MAMMOTH
LODGING. Available in the Aspen dormitory of the
Mammoth Hotel during the winter season only.
FOOD SERVICE. Terrace Grill and Dining Room
(accessible through Terrace Grill entrance).
There are no accessible rest rooms in the Dining
Room, although rest rooms are available in the
adjoining Terrace Grill.
STORES. Gift Shop in Mammoth Hotel.
REST ROOMS. Visitor Center (third floor access
via elevator at rear), Terrace Grill, and Hotel
lobby.
PARKING. Next to the Terrace Grill. On the west
side and rear of the visitor center.
VISITOR CENTER (Museum). Access in rear with
assistance. Press the call button marked at the
top of the ramp for assistance.
MEDICAL. Clinic (accessible in rear). No
accessible rest rooms are available.
Scenic Areas near Mammoth:
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Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces. A great deal
of the Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces can be
seen from your vehicle as you drive the main road
and the Terrace Loop Drive. Obtain interpretive
brochure at the Albright Visitor Center. As you
drive up to the Terrace Loop Drive from the
bottom of the terraces, there is a pullout from
which you can get a good view of Canary Springs.
NORRIS
REST ROOMS. In Geyser Basin Parking Area.
PARKING. Closest space to museum.
VISITOR CENTERS(Museum). The west half of the
museum is accessible.
AMPHITEATER. At Norris Campground, with
assistance.
Scenic Areas at Norris Geyser Basin:
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Norris Geyser Basin. Portions of Porcelain
Basin and the Back Basin are accessible from the
Norris Museum with some assistance required
(because of steep grades and side slopes).
Consult the area brochure for route selection.
OLD FAITHFUL
LODGING. Eight specially designed lodging units
are available in the Old Faithful Inn. The Inn is
accessible from the rear without assistance and
from the front with assistance. The Old Faithful
Snowlodge has one accessible cabin.
FOOD SERVICE. Old Faithful Inn Dining Room,
Lounge and Snack Shop; Old Faithful Lodge
Cafeteria, Lounge, and Snack Bar; Four Seasons
Snack Shop. No curb has been cut for the Four
Seasons Snack Shop so assistance will be
required to access the facility.
STORES. Upper and Lower Hamilton General
Stores; Gift Shop in the Old Faithful Inn, and Old
Faithful Lodge, Photo Shop.
REST ROOMS. Visitor Center, Old Faithful Inn
(one unisex unit), Old Faithful Lodge (two
unisex units).
PARKING. Designated parking at the front and
rear of the Old Faithful Inn, in front of the Old
Faithful Lodge, in front of the Snowlodge, Lower
and Upper Hamilton Stores, and opposite the
Photo Shop (for the Visitor Center).
VISITOR CENTER. Best access is from handicapped
parking opposite Photo Shop.
MEDOCAL. Clinic is accessible.
SHOWERS. An accessible public shower exists in
one of the unisex bathrooms at the Old Faithful
Lodge.
Scenic Areas near Old Faithful:
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Biscuit Basin (north of Old Faithful). No curb
cut, but no steps on the boardwalk.
Black Sand Basin (just north of Old Faithful).
No curb cut, but no steps on the boardwalk.
Firehole Lake Drive (between Old Faithful and
Madison). All thermal features are accessible.
Old Faithful Area (Upper Geyser Basin). Old
Faithful geyser is accessible from the Visitor
Center. An accessible bike/pedestrian path leads
from the Visitor Center 1.5 miles to Morning
Glory Pool - 3 miles round trip. This path is also
accessible from the Lower Hamilton General
Store near Old Faithful Inn. Castle Geyser and
Crested Pool are only 0.2 miles from this point.
This access also reduces the round-trip distance
to Morning Glory Pool to 2.4 miles.
TOWER-ROOSEVELT
FOOD SERVICE. Roosevelt Lodge at Tower
Junction, Hamilton Store at Tower Fall.
STORES. Hamilton General Store at Tower Fall.
REST ROOMS. Adjacent to Hamilton General
Store at Tower Fall. Roosevelt Lodge and
Service Station at Tower Junction.
PARKING. In front of Tower Fall Store and
Roosevelt Lodge.