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Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park

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#1 of 87 in Wildlife in Wyoming

Wildlife Area Scenic Drive

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At Lamar Valley, mountain peaks gently rise from the distance and a small river flows at this picturesque spot inside Yellowstone National Park where wildlife abounds. Photographers bring their gear and wait for bears, wolves, elk, bison, and other wildlife to appear. You can fish along the river with a permit; anglers wrangle for cutthroat and rainbow trout here. To get the best out of this small gem in Yellowstone, take an organized wildlife excursion. By using our Yellowstone National Park day trip planning app, you can arrange your visit to Lamar Valley and other attractions in Yellowstone National Park.

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• By Kristin T

  While it is known for the wolves, the buffalo encounters were stellar! The day was cold, snowy and windy, but did fine in a 4x4 going slow to see all the wildlife. It was gorgeous topography, saw...  more »

• By Horserescuer57

  The Lamar Valley is the crown jewel of Yellowstone....there's a reason it's called the Serengeti of North America. While stuck in a buffalo jam, I was soothed by the sounds of the bison lowing...  more »

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• By Syed Sajjad Husain

  Although the whole Yellow Stone park was beautiful, the Lamar valley and Hayden valley were more special in the sense that we saw a lot of wildlife here, hundreds of Bisons and a few elks. We also saw 4 grizzly bears feeding on the carcass of a bison and a coyote lurking by. We went on the trail that went to the Lamar river. Gorgeous place. People we fishing. We went knee down in water although it was slightly cold. Spending the sunset in the valleys was amazing. What a beautiful place. I would love to go there again if I get a chance.

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• By Edited Visions

  Pretty much guaranteed to see some wildlife. Mostly Buffalo but you never know. Usually easy to tell when something is close to the road because a dozen cars will be on the side of the road looking.

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