Please check the Superintendents Compendium page for additional restrictions and laws. If you have specific concern or question about a closure please call 307-739-3399. ![]() Seasonal Closures
For details and specifics, please see Superintendents Compendium. These areas are temporarily closed for the safety of visitors and wildlife.![]() Baxter's Pinnacle Wildlife ClosureThe National Park Service has determined that the closure is necessary for the protection of nesting peregrine falcons and their young. The peregrine falcon is a state Species of Greatest Conservation Need and is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. ![]() Colter Bay Dump Road ClosureThe closure is necessary for the protection of grizzly bears, providing unimpeded access to natural foods abundant in the area during the late spring and early summer. In recent years, numerous grizzly bears, including adult females with cubs, have been routinely observed foraging in the area. This has resulted in the area becoming well-known for bear viewing, which attracts large crowds of wildlife watchers hoping to observe specific, individual grizzly bears. This has resulted in significant visitor pressure on the Colter Bay Dump Road, a narrow gravel road with insufficient parking and turnaround capacity that was never designed for such high traffic volumes. These changing visitor use patterns have led to the disturbance of grizzly bears in the Colter Bay Dump Road area by disrupting natural movements, and the large crowds often become unmanageable on such a narrow roadway. In addition, parked vehicles and large crowds of people on the Colter Bay Dump Road create a safety hazard for facility management personnel who require frequent access to the maintenance yard while operating large trucks and other equipment. The National Park Service has established this closure as necessary to minimize disturbance of grizzly bears accessing seasonally important food resources while ensuring visitor safety. This closure will remain in place until rescinded.
![]() Emma Matilda Wildlife ClosureThe National Park Service has determined that the closure is necessary for the protection of nesting loons and their young. The common loon is a state Species of Greatest Conservation Need and is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. ![]() Pilgrim Creek Alluvial Fan ClosureThe Pilgrim Creek alluvial fan provides abundant natural foods for grizzly bears during the late spring and early summer. In recent years, numerous grizzly bears, including adult females with cubs, have been routinely observed foraging in the area. This has resulted in the area becoming well-known for bear viewing, which attracts large crowds of wildlife watchers hoping to observe specific, individual grizzly bears. This has resulted in significant visitor pressure on Pilgrim Creek Road, a narrow gravel road with insufficient parking and turnaround capacity that was never designed for such high traffic volumes. These changing visitor use patterns have led to the disturbance of grizzly bears in the Pilgrim Creek area by disrupting natural movements, and the large crowds often become unmanageable on such a narrow roadway. The National Park Service has established this closure as necessary to protect and minimize disturbance of grizzly bears accessing seasonally important food resources and to ensure visitor safety. This closure will remain in place until rescinded.
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Last updated: June 2, 2023