Harpers Corner Road is closed from mid-December to approximately Easter due to snow at the higher elevations. 

All dirt roads in the park are clay based and impassable when wet, even with four-wheel drive vehicles.  These roads are Echo Park Road, Yampa Bench Road, Island Park Road and the road into Gates of Lodore.  These roads are not maintained in the winter and can be impassable due to snow conditions.  The use of chains on wet clay roads renders the roads all but impassable for those who follow.  Waiting for several hours will allow the roads to dry, leaving them in drivable condition for all visitors.