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.

 

2020 Dates

All dates are subject to change. We will continue to evaluate and adapt to changing COVID-19 guidance and adjust operations as needed.

Bridge Bay

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Bridge Bay Campground	May 22	September 7
Dock Rental	May 29	September 13
Marina Store	June 5	September 13
Outboards, Guide Boats, and Rental Boats	June 12	September 6
Scenicruises and Backcountry Shuttles	June 12	September 13

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

 

Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Bear Spray Rental Kiosk	May 23	September 15
Canyon Campground	May 22	September 20
Canyon Lodges and Cabins
Lodging	May 22	October 12
Cabins	May 29	October 4
Canyon Lodge (Food and Gifts)
M66 Grill	May 22	October 12
Eatery	May 22	October 12
Falls Cafe	May 22	October 12
Ice Creamery	May 22	October 12
Gift Shop	May 22	October 12
Canyon Visitor Education Center	April 17	November 1
Canyon Yellowstone Adventures Store	May 29	September 27
General Store	May 22	October 18
Post Office	Late May to Mid-September
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas (LP available)	April 24	October 25
Wrecker	April 24	October 25
Repairs	May 22	September 7
Trail Rides	June 18	September 7

* - 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	September 4	October 4
Fishing Bridge Visitor Center & Trailside Museum	May 23	October 10
General Store	May 22	October 11
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas (LP available)	May 15	September 27
Wrecker	May 22	September 7
Repairs	May 22	September 7

* - 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	June 5	October 4
Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins
Lodging	May 22	October 12
Cabins	May 22	October 12
Deli	May 22	October 12
Dining Room	May 22	October 12
Gift Shop	May 22	October 12
Lake Lodge Cabins
Cabins	June 10	September 27
Lodge Creek Cabins	July 151	September 27
Cafeteria	June 10	September 27
Gift Shop	June 10	September 27
Lake Medical Clinic†	May 15	September 20
Post Office	Mid-May to Mid-October

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
^† - Hours 8:30 am–8:30 pm, 5/15–9/14 and 10 am–6:30 pm 9/15–9/20.
¹ - These cabins open later due to bear activity in the area. This date is approximate.

 

Madison and the West

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Madison Campground	May 22	October 18
Madison Information Station	June 6	October 3
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (NPS Desk)	April 17	November 1
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	As of March 18, 2020, Albright Visitor Center is closed until further notice to adhere to guidance related to COVID-19.
General Store	As of March 24, 2020, Mammoth General Store is closed until further notice to adhere to guidance related to COVID-19.2
Indian Creek Campground	June 12	September 14
Mammoth Campground	As of March 24, 2020, Mammoth Campground is closed until further notice to adhere to guidance related to COVID-19.
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)	May 22	October 12
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (dining room & gift shop)	May 22	November 1
Mammoth Hotel Terrace Grill (fast dining)	May 22	October 11
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (hotel lodging)	May 22	November 1
Post Office	Open all year4
Service Stations (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas - LP available	May 8	October 4

* - 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 7	September 20
Norris Campground	May 22	September 28
Norris Geyser Basin Museum & Information Station†	May 23	October 10

* - 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 29	October 11
General Store (Upper)	May 22	October 25
Old Faithful Clinic†	May 15	October 2
Old Faithful Inn
Lodging	May 22	October 4
Dining	May 22	October 4
Bear Paw Deli	May 22	October 4
Gift Shop	May 22	October 4
Old Faithful Lodge Cabins
Cabins	May 22	October 4
Cafeteria	May 22	October 4
Bake Shop	May 22	October 4
Gift Shop	May 22	October 4
Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Lodging	May 22	October 25
Cabins	May 22	October 25
Geyser Grill	May 22	November 1
Obsidian Dining Room	May 22	October 25
Bear Den Gift Shop	May 22	November 1
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center	April 17	November 1
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 1	October 18
Gas (Upper)	May 15	September 13
Repairs	May 22	September 7
Wrecker	May 1	October 18

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
† - Hours 7:00 am-7:00 pm 5/15–9/14 and 8:30 am–5 pm 9/15–10/2.

 

Tower–Roosevelt and the Northeast

Facility/Service	First Day	Last Day*
Old West Dinner Cookout	June 6	September 12
Tower Fall General Store	June 12	September 6
Roosevelt Store	June 12	September 6
Pebble Creek Campground	June 15	September 28
Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins
Cabins	June 5	September 7
Dining Room	June 5	September 7
Gift Shop	June 5	September 7
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas	May 29	September 7
Slough Creek Campground	June 15	October 13
Tower Fall Campground	June 5	September 6
Horseback and Stagecoach Rides	June 5	September 6

* - 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	June 12	September 27
Grant Village Campground	June 5	September 13
Grant Village Lake House Restaurant	May 29	September 27
Grant Village Lodge
Lodging	May 29	October 4
Dining Room	May 29	October 4
Gift Shop	May 29	October 4
Grant Visitor Center	May 23	October 10
Lewis Lake Campground	June 15	November 1
Mini Store	May 29	October 4
Post Office	Mid-May to Mid-September
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas (LP available)	May 22	September 20
Repairs	May 22	September 7
Wrecker	May 22	September 7
West Thumb Information Station	Late May	Mid-October

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