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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 our 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 between April and November 2018. For the rest of the year, check out our Winter in Yellowstone page.
2018 Dates
All dates are subject to change.
Bridge Bay
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Bridge Bay Campground |
May 18 |
September 23 |
| Dock Rental |
May 26 |
September 9 |
| Guided Fishing & Sightseeing Tour |
June 11 |
September 2 |
| Marina Store |
May 18 |
September 9 |
| Outboards, Guide Boats, Rental Boats |
June 11 |
September 2 |
| Scenicruises & Backcountry Shuttles |
June 11 |
September 9 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the campground, which closes at 11 am.
Canyon Village
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Bear Spray Rental Kiosk |
May 26 |
September 30 |
| Canyon Campground |
May 25 |
September 23 |
| Canyon Lodge (lodging, dining, retail) |
May 18 |
October 13/14 |
| Canyon Lodge Cafe |
May 25 |
September 3 |
| Canyon Lodge Ice Creamery |
May 25 |
September 19 |
| Canyon Visitor Education Center |
April 20 |
November 4 |
| Canyon Yellowstone Adventures Store |
June 8 |
September 23 |
| General Store |
April 20 |
October 31 |
| Post Office |
Late May to Mid-September |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
April 27 |
October 21 |
| Wrecker |
April 27 |
October 14 |
| Repairs |
May 25 |
September 3 |
| Trail Rides |
June 20 |
September 2 |
* - 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 |
May 11 |
September 5 |
| Fishing Bridge Visitor Center & Trailside Museum |
May 25 |
September 3 |
| General Store |
May 25 |
September 3 |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
May 18 |
September 3 |
| Wrecker |
May 25 |
September 3 |
| Repairs |
May 25 |
September 3 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the RV Park, which closes at 11 am.
Grant Village, West Thumb, & South
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| General Store |
May 25 |
September 16 |
| Grant Village Campground |
June 8 |
September 16 |
| Grant Village Lake House Restaurant |
June 1 |
September 16 |
| Grant Village Lodge (lodging, dining room, gift shop) |
May 25 |
September 30 |
| Grant Visitor Center |
May 25 |
October 8 |
| Lewis Lake Campground |
June 15 |
November 4 |
| Mini Store |
May 11 |
September 23 |
| Post Office |
Mid-May to Mid-September |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
May 25 |
September 23 |
| Repairs |
May 25 |
September 3 |
| Wrecker |
May 25 |
September 3 |
| West Thumb Information Station |
May 25 |
October 8 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except campgrounds, which close at 11 am.
Lake Village
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| General Store |
May 11 |
September 20 |
| Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
May 11 |
October 8 |
| Lake Lodge Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
June 10 |
September 23 |
| Lake Medical Clinic |
May 18 |
September 22 |
| Post Office |
Mid-May to Mid-October |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
Mammoth Hot Springs & Indian Creek
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Albright Visitor Center |
Open all year |
| General Store |
Open all year¹ |
| Indian Creek Campground |
June 8 |
September 10 |
| Mammoth Campground |
Open all year |
| Mammoth Clinic (307-344-7965, 911 for emergencies) |
Open all year² |
| Seven days a week |
June 1 |
September 27 |
| Weekdays only |
September 28 |
May 31 |
| Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (cabins, dining) |
April 27 |
October 14 |
| Mammoth Hotel Terrace (fast dining) |
April 27 |
October 14 |
| Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (hotel lodging) |
April 27 |
September 3 |
| Post Office |
Open all year3 |
| Service Stations (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas - LP available |
May 11 |
September 30 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except campgrounds, which close at 11 am.
¹ - General store closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
² - Clinic closed December 31-January 1, May 28, November 22–24, and December 25–26.
³ - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Norris
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the campground, which closes at 11 am.
Old Faithful
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Bike Rentals |
May 28 |
September 2 |
| General Store (Lower) |
May 5 |
September 23 |
| General Store (Upper) |
April 27 |
October 28 |
| Old Faithful Clinic |
May 18 |
October 1 |
| Old Faithful Inn (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
May 4 |
October 7 |
| Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli |
May 4 |
October 7 |
| Old Faithful Lodge Cabins (lodging, cafeteria/bake shop, gift shop) |
May 11 |
September 29/30 |
| Old Faithful Snow Lodge (gift shop, fast dining) |
April 20 |
November 4 |
| Old Faithful Snow Lodge (lodging, dining) |
April 27 |
October 21 |
| Old Faithful Visitor Education Center |
April 20 |
November 4 |
| Post Office |
Early May to Late October |
| Service Stations (406-848-7548 for assistance, LP gas available, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (Lower) |
May 25 |
October 7 |
| Gas (Upper) |
May 4 |
September 9 |
| Repairs |
May 25 |
September 3 |
| Wrecker |
May 4 |
October 7 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
Tower, Roosevelt, and Northeast
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Cookout |
June 2 |
September 8 |
| General Store (Tower Fall) |
May 18 |
September 19 |
| Mini Store (Roosevelt) |
June 1 |
September 3 |
| Pebble Creek Campground |
June 15 |
September 24 |
| Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
June 1 |
September 3 |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
June 2 |
September 4 |
| Slough Creek Campground |
June 15 |
October 9 |
| Tower Fall Campground |
May 25 |
September 24 |
| Trail & Stagecoach Rides |
June 1 |
September 2 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except campgrounds, which close at 11 am.
West Entrance & Madison
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the campground, which closes at 11 am.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall each of these seasons has much to offer a Yellowstone visitor. To avoid surprises when you arrive watch this video to learn a little about visiting in each season.
- Duration:
- 3 minutes, 6 seconds
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