BOATING IN YELLOWSTONE

Bridge Bay Marina - Yellowstone

Yes, boating is allowed in Yellowstone National Park – and yes, you can bring your own boat. However, there are rules and regulations that must be adhered to.

You must inspect your boat. The transporting of water, fish, and any other aquatic plants and animals into waters in the park is illegal.

Once again I'm going to be quoting directly from the National Park Service official newspaper for Yellowstone National Park regarding boating in Yellowstone.

"Boating is allowed on most of Yellowstone Lake and on Lewis Lake. Only non-motorized boating is allowed on most other lakes. One river is open to non-motorized boating, the Lewis River between Lewis and Shoshone lakes. Permits are required for all boats and float tubes. Permits for motorized boats may be purchased at the south entrance. Permits for non-motorized boats and float tubes may be purchased at the Mammoth Backcountry office, West and Northeast entrances, and West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center. Voters must have a Coast Guard approved wearable floatation device for each person."