The best place to see wolves in Yellowstone National Park is Lamar Valley, located in the Northern Range of the park. Lamar Valley is renowned for its wide-open landscapes and abundant wildlife, including elk and bison, which attract wolves. Four of Yellowstone's eight wolf packs—the Junction Butte Pack, Rescue Creek Pack, 8 Mile Pack, and Wapiti Lake Pack—are commonly found in this area, making it the prime location for wolf watching

. Other notable locations for wolf sightings include:

• Slough Creek and Little America, near Lamar Valley, especially for the Junction Butte wolves

• Hayden Valley, where the Wapiti Lake Pack often dens and can be seen near Alum Creek and Grizzly Overlook

• Tower-Roosevelt area, including Elk Creek and Hellroaring Overlook, where multiple packs overlap and wolves are frequently spotted

• Near the Northeast Entrance along Soda Butte Creek, where the Lamar Canyon Pack is occasionally seen

The best time to see wolves is during winter months, particularly February, when wolves are more active during the day, their dark coats contrast against the snow, and prey animals move to lower elevations like Lamar Valley. Early morning and evening are also ideal times when wolves are most active

. For the highest chances of sightings, consider joining guided wolf watching tours or safaris led by expert naturalists who know the wolves' current locations and behaviors