Visitor CenterFort Yellowstone Overlook
Bathrooms, maps, Junior Ranger badges. Start here.
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Madison Information Station and Trailside Museum
Last Updated: January 2026
Hours
Varies
Phone
307-344-7381
Highlights
Flush toilets, Trailside Museum, fishing permit sales.
Accessible
Yes
Overview
Stop If / Skip If
β STOP IF: You need fishing permits, restrooms, or Junior Ranger info. β SKIP IF: You want backcountry permits.
Why Visit
Get restrooms, fishing permits, and ranger programs along the Madison corridor.
Highlights
Best For
Permits, basic information, and restrooms.
Highlights
Flush toilets, Trailside Museum, fishing permit sales.
Hours
Varies
Parking Reality
Parking capacity varies; expect moderate traffic, especially during peak travel between Old Faithful and West Yellowstone
Permit Protocol
Backcountry permits are issued at Grant Village and Albright Visitor Center; fishing permits sold here
Facility Intel
Flush toilets indoors; potable water filling station near restrooms; public WiFi not available; cell service intermittent
Best Time to Visit
Year-round; mornings are quieter.
Seasonal Variations
Year-round
Tips
- Fishing permits available here; pay by debit/credit.
- Indoor flush toilets; potable water station nearby.
- Cell service intermittent; plan ahead.
- Park store on site for souvenirs and maps.
Contact
Phone
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