Roads into the interior of Yellowstone National Park close to automobile traffic at eight o’clock Monday morning, November second. Interior roads will open to over-snow vehicles December 15, 2009 weather permitting.
Bear Safety
Prior to hiking in the park, check at park visitor centers or the park web site at http://www.nps.gov/yell/parkmgmt/bearclosures.htm
Traveling to Yellowstone
All communities near and on the way to Yellowstone are open year-round. Information about cities or towns within 200 hundred miles of the park, is available at
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/cities.htm.
In the Park
We recommend that visitors check the following resources before traveling:
More Information
For the latest information on the status of travel within the park, call the 24-hour Current Road Report hotline at (307) 344-2117, or visit the News Release, and Road Construction Delays and Closures pages.
Latest News
Visit our news release page for the most up-to-date news.
Park Rules and Regulations
Check here for an overview of rules and safety information that can help make your visit a more pleasant experience.
Learn more about bringing pets into the park.