News Release

Select Yellowstone roads and services open April 19

Date: April 16, 2019
Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2019, select roads and services in Yellowstone National Park will open for the season, weather permitting. To celebrate National Park Week, entrance fees will be waived on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Open Roads

• West Entrance to Old Faithful
• Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful (via Norris)
• Norris to Canyon Village
• North Entrance to Mammoth Hot Springs to Northeast Entrance (open year-round) 

Open Services

• Visit Operating Hours & Seasons for area-specific services. 

Stay Informed
Road conditions can change quickly. Find updated road status on the park website, at visitor centers (Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Canyon Village, and West Yellowstone), and by calling [phone]. To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).

Springtime in Yellowstone
Springtime in Yellowstone means fewer crowds, opportunities for hiking at lower elevations, and skiing or snowshoeing at higher elevations. Wildlife viewing highlights this time of year include bison calving, bears recently emerged from dens, bull elk antlers in velvet, and the arrival of migratory birds. 

Yellowstone Pledge
Take the Yellowstone Pledge. It’s a personal promise you make to yourself and the park. It can be taken anywhere: it doesn’t need to be taken out loud or in front of anyone. Here are the Top 10 Ways to put the Pledge into action. Tag #YellowstonePledge and encourage others to do the same.