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Update: Artists Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park now open

Visitors on the Artists Paintpots Trail
Visitors on the Artists Paintpots Trail

Matt Poyner

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News Release Date: October 11, 2024

Contact: Linda Veress, (307) 344-2015

  • Crews finished repairs to the boardwalks ahead of schedule, and Artists Paintpots are now open.
 

Temporary closure of Artists Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park

Date of release: October 8, 2024

  • Effective immediately, the parking lot, trail and boardwalks at Artists Paintpots, located south of Norris Junction in the western part of Yellowstone, is temporarily closed for repairs.
  • There is no access to the hydrothermal features and mudpots during the closure, which will last up to two weeks.
  • Crews will repair the accessible boardwalk ramp, ensuring visitor safety and access from the parking lot to the trail network.



Last updated: October 11, 2024

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