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 2017. For the rest of the year, check out our Winter in Yellowstone page.
2017 Dates
All dates are subject to change.
Bridge Bay
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Bridge Bay Campground |
May 19 |
September 11 |
| Dock Rental |
May 19 |
September 10 |
| Guided Fishing & Sightseeing Tour |
June 12 |
September 3 |
| Marina Store |
May 19 |
September 3 |
| Outboards, Guide Boats, Rental Boats |
June 12 |
September 3 |
| Scenicruises & Backcountry Shuttles |
June 12 |
September 10 |
* - 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 27 |
September 30 |
| Canyon Campground |
May 26 |
September 24 |
| Canyon Lodge (lodging, dining, retail) |
June 2 |
October 8 |
| Canyon Visitor Education Center |
April 21 |
November 5 |
| Canyon Yellowstone Adventures Store |
April 21 |
November 5 |
| General Store |
May 12 |
October 8 |
| Post Office |
Late May to Mid-September |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
April 21 |
October 22 |
| Wrecker |
April 28 |
October 15 |
| Repairs |
May 26 |
September 4 |
| Trail Rides |
June 21 |
September 3 |
* - 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 5 |
September 17 |
| Fishing Bridge Visitor Center & Trailside Museum |
May 26 |
October 9 |
| General Store |
May 5 |
October 15 |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
May 5 |
September 17 |
| Wrecker |
May 27 |
September 5 |
| Repairs |
May 27 |
September 5 |
* - 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 26 |
September 17 |
| Grant Village Campground |
June 9 |
September 17 |
| Grant Village Lake House Restaurant |
May 26 |
September 24 |
| Grant Village Lodge (lodging, dining room, gift shop) |
May 19 |
October 1 |
| Grant Visitor Center |
May 26 |
October 9 |
| Lewis Lake Campground |
June 15 |
November 5 |
| Mini Store |
May 12 |
September 24 |
| Post Office |
Mid-May to Mid-September |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
May 26 |
September 24 |
| Repairs |
May 26 |
September 4 |
| Wrecker |
May 26 |
September 4 |
| West Thumb Information Station |
May 26 |
October 9 |
* - 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 19 |
September 24 |
| Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
May 12 |
October 8 |
| Lake Lodge Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
June 10 |
September 24 |
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May 12 |
September 23 |
| 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 9 |
September 11 |
| Mammoth Campground |
Open all year |
| Mammoth Clinic (307-344-7965, 911 for emergencies) |
Open all year² |
| Seven days a week |
June 1 |
September 28 |
| Weekdays only |
September 29 |
May 31 |
| Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (cabins, dining) |
April 28³ |
October 9 |
| Mammoth Hotel (fast dining) |
April 28 |
October 15 |
| Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (hotel lodging) |
Late summer³ |
October 9 |
| Post Office |
Open all year4 |
| Service Stations (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas - LP available |
May 12 |
October 1 |
* - 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 January 1–2, May 29, November 22–24, and December 25–26.
³ - Hotel and guest facilities at Mammoth Hot Springs will open during Summer 2017, though the hotel lobby, retail shop, Map Room and some guest units will not be open for a portion of the season due to construction.
4 - 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 27 |
September 24 |
| General Store (Lower) |
May 5 |
September 24 |
| General Store (Upper) |
April 28 |
October 29 |
| Old Faithful Clinic |
May 12 |
October 1 |
| Old Faithful Inn (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
May 5 |
October 8 |
| Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli |
May 5 |
October 7 |
| Old Faithful Lodge Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
May 19 |
October 1 |
| Old Faithful Snow Lodge (gift shop, fast dining) |
April 21 |
November 5 |
| Old Faithful Snow Lodge (lodging, dining) |
April 28 |
October 22 |
| Old Faithful Visitor Education Center |
April 21 |
November 5 |
| 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) |
April 28 |
October 8 |
| Gas (Upper) |
May 19 |
September 11 |
| Repairs |
May 27 |
September 5 |
| Wrecker |
April 28 |
October 8 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
Tower, Roosevelt, and Northeast
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Cookout |
June 10 |
September 9 |
| General Store (Tower Fall) |
May 19 |
September 17 |
| Mini Store (Roosevelt) |
June 9 |
September 3 |
| Pebble Creek Campground |
June 15 |
September 25 |
| Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
June 9 |
September 4 |
| 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 7 |
| Tower Fall Campground |
May 26 |
September 25 |
| Trail & Stagecoach Rides |
June 9 |
September 3 |
* - 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.
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