Albright Visitor Center

 
Brown wooden sign that reads "Visitor Center" stands in front of the two-story stone building.
Explore Yellowstone’s history, learn about wildlife at home on the northern range, and get park orientation information.

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This historic structure was built by the United States Army in 1909 as bachelor officers' quarters for the cavalry troops who protected the park before the creation of the National Park Service.

Exhibits help orient you to Yellowstone’s natural and cultural treasures, and provide information for a safe and enjoyable visit by visitors of all abilities.

 

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Visitor Services

  • Orientation area with interactive displays offers enhanced trip planning information.
  • Exhibits illustrate the relationships of Yellowstone wildlife to each other and their home in this mountain landscape.
  • Park rangers give educational talks and tours throughout the year.
  • Backcountry camping, boating, and fishing permits are available downstairs in the Mammoth Backcountry Office.
  • Yellowstone Forever operates a bookstore in the visitor center.
 

Additional Mammoth Hot Springs Area Information

 
Mammoth Hot Springs
A person enjoys the sunrise at Mammoth Hot Springs
Discover what the Mammoth Hot Springs region has to offer—from history to hot springs.
Visitor Centers
Ranger giving information to a visitor at a desk
Step inside a visitor center and explore the exhibits and interpretive offerings, or talk to a ranger.
Places To Go
Photo of Grotto Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin
Discover the highlights of Yellowstone's vast 2.2 million acres, ten visitor centers, and eight developed areas.
Junior Ranger
Become a junior ranger of Yellowstone National Park.
Now available to download for completing at home, this is a great way to experience Yellowstone National Park for you and your family.
Ranger Programs
A panger gives a program on the boardwalk before an Old Faithful eruption
Join a park ranger to further your understanding about this special place.
Mammoth Area Accessibility
A terraced hot spring of whites, yellows, and oranges with steam rising from it.
Learn about the accessibility options in the Mammoth Hot Springs area.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hikes
A person hikes up a trail with mountain views.
The trails around Mammoth Hot Springs have a full range of difficultly and environments to explore.
Mammoth Trails
Skiers crossing a snowy field with mountains in the background.
Discover the skiing and snowshoeing opportunities around Mammoth Hot Springs.
 

Mammoth Hot Springs Area Knowledge

 
Obsidian Cliff
Gray, columnar cliff standing above the surrounding forest and meadow.
Obsidian was first quarried from this cliff for toolmaking more than 11,000 years ago and gradually spread along trade routes.
Fort Yellowstone
Historic photograph of Fort Yellowstone showing the red-roofed buildings of Officer's Row.
Explore this historic US Army post built during the park's early years.
Historic Mammoth
A historical photo of Calvary officers practicing with a canyon.
Learn about Mammoth Hot Springs' historical district including the Roosevelt Arch.
 

Last updated: April 30, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168

Phone:

307-344-7381

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