For current road status and seasonal opening/closing dates, visit the park roads page.
During winter, access to the interior of the park (e.g. Old Faithful, Canyon) is restricted to oversnow travel and many facilities are closed. For winter opening/closing dates, visit the winter trip planning page.
Bridge Bay
* - 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 |
Status |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Bear Spray Rental Kiosk |
Closed |
TBD |
| Canyon Campground |
Closed |
May 26 |
September 17 |
| Canyon Lodges and Cabins |
|
|
| Lodging - Washburn, Rhyolite, Hayden |
Closed |
May 19 |
October 9 |
| Lodging - Cascade, Dunraven, Chittenden, Moran |
Closed |
May 26 |
October 1 |
| Cabins |
Closed |
May 19 |
October 1 |
| Washburn Lookout (snacks) |
Closed |
TBD |
| Canyon Lodge (Food and Gifts) |
| M66 Grill |
Closed |
May 19 |
October 9 |
| Eatery |
Closed |
May 19 |
October 9 |
| Falls Cafe |
Closed |
June 3 |
September 4 |
| Ice Creamery |
Closed |
June 18 |
September 17 |
| Gift Shop |
Closed |
May 19 |
October 9 |
| Canyon Visitor Education Center (See Explore in Winter for winter dates) |
Closed |
TBD |
| Canyon Yellowstone Adventure Store |
Closed |
June 16 |
September 3 |
| General Store |
Closed |
May 12 |
October 15 |
| Post Office |
Closed |
TBD |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Store and Gas (LP available) |
Closed |
TBD |
| Wrecker |
Closed |
TBD |
| Repairs |
Closed |
TBD |
| Trail Rides |
Closed |
June 16 |
September 4 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the campground, which closes at 11 am.
Fishing Bridge
| Facility/Service |
Status |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Fishing Bridge RV Park |
Closed |
May 12 |
October 8 |
| Fishing Bridge Visitor Center & Trailside Museum |
Closed |
TBD |
| General Store |
Closed |
May 19 |
October 8 |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Store and Gas (LP available) |
Closed |
TBD |
| Wrecker |
Closed |
TBD |
| Repairs |
Closed |
TBD |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the RV Park, which closes at 11 am.
Lake Village
| Facility/Service |
Status |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| General Store |
Closed |
June 2 |
September 10 |
| Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins |
| Lodging |
Closed |
May 12 |
October 1 |
| Cabins |
Closed |
May 12 |
October 1 |
| Deli |
Closed |
May 12 |
October 1 |
| Dining Room1 |
Closed |
May 12 |
October 1 |
| Gift Shop |
Closed |
May 12 |
October 1 |
| Lake Lodge Cabins |
| Cabins |
Closed |
June 10 |
October 1 |
| Wylie's Canteen |
Closed |
June 10 |
October 1 |
| Gift Shop |
Closed |
June 10 |
October 1 |
| Cabins (Bear area) |
Closed |
July 1 |
October 1 |
| Lake Medical Clinic |
Closed |
TBD |
| Post Office |
Closed |
TBD |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
1 - Closed for lunch.
Madison and the West
* - Open daily, May through September, and open weekdays, early November through April.
Mammoth Hot Springs and the North
| Facility/Service |
Status |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Albright Visitor Center |
Open |
Open all year1 |
| General Store |
Open |
Open all year2 |
| Indian Creek Campground |
Closed |
June 9 |
September 10 |
| Mammoth Campground |
Closed |
TBD |
| Mammoth Clinic3 (307-344-7965, call 911 for emergencies) |
Open |
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| Seven days a week (M-Th in Mammoth Hot Springs; Fri-Sun in Gardiner) |
July 2 |
September 25 |
| Weekdays only |
September 26 |
December 31 |
| Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (See Explore in Winter for winter dates) |
| Cabins |
Closed |
May 12 |
October 9 |
| Dining Room4 |
Closed |
April 28 |
November 26 |
| Hotel Lodging |
Closed |
April 28 |
November 26 |
| Map Room Bar |
Closed |
April 28 |
November 26 |
| Terrace Grill |
Closed |
April 28 |
October 9 |
| Gift Shop |
Closed |
April 28 |
October 9 |
| Post Office |
Open |
Open all year5 |
| Service Stations (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Store and Gas - LP available |
Closed |
TBD |
* - 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 - Open daily (9am-5:00pm). General store closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
3 - Clinic hours: Mon-Thur at Mammoth Hot Springs (8:30am-5pm), Fri-Sun outside Yellowstone Forever in Gardiner, MT (8:30am-5pm). Closed December 31-January 1, May 30, November 23–25, December 22–23, December 29–30. September 26–June 5 closes at 1:00 pm on Fridays.
4 - Open for lunch, May 13–November 25
5 - Open Mon-Fri (8:30am-5:00pm), excluding holidays.
Norris Geyser Basin
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the campground, which closes at 11 am.
Old Faithful
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
Tower–Roosevelt and the Northeast
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except campgrounds, which close at 11 am.
West Thumb, Grant, and the South
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except campgrounds, which close at 11 am.
1 - Closed for lunch.
Seasons
Explore Yellowstone's seasons.
Explore in Summer
Planning is crucial to a good summer visit, as this is the time when most people come to the park.
Explore in Winter
Ready to brave the cold? Check out this information for planning a winter visit.
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