Operating Hours & Seasons

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Every season in Yellowstone sees big changes to what’s happening in the park and what services are available for people to enjoy. July and August are the only months when all facilities, roads, and services are open. Every other month brings a mix of options as the park prepares for, settles into, and then digs out of winter.

Once roads open for the summer season, they are not gated at night and people may enter/exit the park 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Discover what season is best for you by reviewing the seasonal highlights, then check the schedule to see when roads open and close. Yellowstone has five entrance stations, and several are closed to regular vehicles during winter. It takes many hours to drive between entrances, so be sure to check the status of roads at the entrance you intend to use. The road between Mammoth Hot Springs and the Northeast Entrance is always open to regular traffic, providing year-round access to the wildlife-rich Lamar Valley and great access for camping, hiking, fishing, or skiing.

Below you’ll find details about the facilities and services available. For winter times, check out the Explore in Winter page.

 

2019 Dates

All dates are subject to change.

Bridge Bay

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Bridge Bay Campground	May 17	September 22
Dock Rental	May 17	September 15
Guided Fishing & Sightseeing Tour	June 10	September 15
Marina Store	May 17	September 22
Outboards, Guide Boats, Rental Boats	June 10	September 8
Scenicruises & Backcountry Shuttles	June 10	September 15

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the campground, which closes at 11 am.
^† - Currently showing 2018 dates, as 2019 dates have not been set yet.

 

Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Bear Spray Rental Kiosk	May 25	September 30
Canyon Campground	May 24	September 22
Canyon Lodge (lodging)	May 17	October 13
Canyon Lodge Cafe	May 17	October 13
Canyon Lodge Eatery	May 17	October 13
Canyon Lodge Ice Creamery	May 17	October 13
Canyon Visitor Education Center	April 19	November 3
Canyon Yellowstone Adventures Store	May 17	September 22
General Store	April 19	October 27
Post Office	Late May to Mid-September
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas (LP available)	April 26	October 20
Wrecker	April 26	October 20
Repairs	May 24	September 2
Trail Rides	June 20	September 8

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the campground, which closes at 11 am.

 

Fishing Bridge

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Fishing Bridge RV Park	Closed for 2019
Fishing Bridge Visitor Center & Trailside Museum	May 25	October 14
General Store	May 24	October 6
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas (LP available)	May 24	September 15
Wrecker	May 24	September 2
Repairs	May 24	September 2

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the RV Park, which closes at 11 am.

 

Lake Village

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
General Store	May 14	September 22
General Store Fountain	May 14	Septermber 1
Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop)	May 10	October 7
Lake Lodge Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop)	June 10	September 22
Lodge Creek Cabins	July 15	September 22
Lake Medical Clinic†	May 17	September 22
Post Office	Mid-May to Mid-October

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
^† - Hours generally 8:30 AM-8:30 PM most of the summer season. Call [phone] for shoulder season hours.

 

Madison and the West

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Madison Campground	April 26	October 20
Madison Information Station	June 1	October 9
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (NPS Desk)	April 19	November 3
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (Chamber of Commerce)	Open Daily*

* - Open daily, May through September, and open weekdays, early November through April.

 

Mammoth Hot Springs and the North

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Albright Visitor Center	Open all year1
General Store	Open all year2
Indian Creek Campground	June 14	September 9
Mammoth Campground	Open all year
Mammoth Clinic (307-344-7965, 911 for emergencies)	Open all year3
Seven days a week	June 1	September 26
Weekdays only	September 27	May 31
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (cabins)	April 26	October 13
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (dining room & gift shop--hotel is closed for reconstruction)	April 26	November 3
Mammoth Hotel Terrace Grill (fast dining)	April 26	October 13
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (hotel lodging)	Late Summer	October 13
Post Office	Open all year4
Service Stations (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas - LP available	May 10	September 29

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except campgrounds, which close at 11 am.
¹ - Albright Visitor Center closed Thanksgiving Day.
² - General store closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
³ - Clinic closed December 31-January 1, May 27, November 27–29, and December 24–25.
⁴ - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

 

Norris Geyser Basin

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Museum of the National Park Ranger	June 8	September 15
Norris Campground	May 17	September 29
Norris Geyser Basin Museum & Information Station†	TBD (Late May)	October 14

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the campground, which closes at 11 am.
^† - Utility issues at the Norris Geyser Basin Museum (Opening delayed until resolved).

 

Old Faithful

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Bike Rentals	Memorial Day	Labor Day
General Store (Lower)	May 3	September 29
General Store (Upper)	April 19	November 3
Old Faithful Clinic†	May 17	October 3
Old Faithful Inn (lodging, dining, gift shop)	May 3	October 7
Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli	May 3	October 7
Old Faithful Lodge Cabins (lodging, cafeteria/bake shop, gift shop)	May 10	September 29
Old Faithful Snow Lodge (gift shop, fast dining)	April 19	November 3
Old Faithful Snow Lodge (lodging, dining)	April 26	October 20
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center	April 19	November 3
Post Office	Early May	Late October
Service Stations (406-848-7548 for assistance, LP gas available, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas (Lower)	May 3	October 13
Gas (Upper)	May 17	September 8
Repairs	May 24	September 2
Wrecker	May 3	October13

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
† - Hours generally 8:30 AM-8:30 PM most of the summer season. Call [phone] for shoulder season hours.

 

Tower–Roosevelt and the Northeast

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Cookout	June 1	September 7
General Store (Tower Fall)	May 17	September 22
Mini Store (Roosevelt)	May 31	September 2
Pebble Creek Campground	June 15	September 29
Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop)	May 31	September 2
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas	May 31	September 2
Slough Creek Campground	June 15	October 15
Tower Fall Campground	May 24	September 29
Trail & Stagecoach Rides	May 31	September 1

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except campgrounds, which close at 11 am.

 

West Thumb, Grant, and the South

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
General Store	May 24	September 29
Grant Village Campground	June 7	September 15
Grant Village Lake House Restaurant	May 31	September 22
Grant Village Lodge (lodging, dining room, gift shop)	May 24	September 29
Grant Visitor Center	May 25	October 14
Lewis Lake Campground	Delayed	November 3
Mini Store	May 10	September 29
Post Office	Mid-May to Mid-September
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas (LP available)	May 24	September 22
Repairs	May 24	September 2
Wrecker	May 24	September 2
West Thumb Information Station	May 25	October 14

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except campgrounds, which close at 11 am.