While most visitors cherish the chance to disconnect in Yellowstone, we understand that some guests appreciate having internet access.
Internet availability in the park is subject to specific park regulations. The service provided is not as fast as what you might be used to at home or work. Due to limited bandwidth, access is restricted to one device per room at a time. During peak use, you may experience very slow speeds.
For guests who need it, complimentary wireless internet is available at the following approved hotel locations.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
Canyon Lodge
Old Faithful Lodge
Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Old Faithful Inn
Roosevelt Lodge
Grant Village
Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins
Lake Lodge Cabins
Campgrounds
In-park Internet Speeds
In-park internet service is slower than typical home or work service. For example, average home service can deliver 50mbps-70mbps downloads, coffee shops average 10mbps-20mbps, and in-park service averages 1.5mbps. This means that in Yellowstone, it would take:
• One minute to download a single song
• Eight minutes to upload one cell phone photo
• Two minutes to download a YouTube clip
• One hour+ to download a TV show
• Streaming services (for TV shows and movies) will not workWe continue working on solutions that will provide faster service while complying with park regulations and infrastructure limitations. In the meantime, we thank you for your understanding with regard to available internet speeds.
Cellular service in Yellowstone is limited and varies by carrier. Cell towers at Mammoth Hot Springs, West Yellowstone, Old Faithful, Grant Village, Lake Village, and Mount Washburn provide service to the park’s main developed areas—including Old Faithful Village, Canyon Village, Lake Village, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Grant Village—as well as the North and West entrances. It’s best to check with your provider to verify coverage. Verizon generally offers the most reliable service, while AT&T tends to be strongest at Canyon Village.
During the busy summer months, high user volume can overwhelm the cellular network, making it difficult to make calls or use data. Texting is often the most reliable way to communicate within the park. While cell service is available in most nearby towns and along some major highways, be aware that coverage gaps are common throughout the region.