Operating Hours & Seasons

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

Facility/Service Status First Day Last Day*
Bridge Bay Campground Open May 19 September 4
Dock Rental Closed June 2 September 10
Marina Store Closed June 9 September 3
Outboards, Guide Boats, and Rental Boats Closed June 9 September 4
Scenic-cruiser Closed June 9 September 10
Backcountry Boat Shuttle Service Closed June 9 September 10
Guided Fishing/Sightseeing Charter Boats Closed June 9 September 4

* - 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 Open May 27 September 30
Canyon Campground Open May 26 September 17
Canyon Lodges and Cabins
Lodging - Wahsburn, Rhyolite, Chittenden Open May 19 October 9
Lodging - Cascade, Dunraven, Hayden, Moran Open May 26 October 9
Cabins Open May 19 October 1
Washburn Lookout (snacks) Closed To Be Determined
Canyon Lodge (Food and Gifts)
M66 Lounge Open May 19 October 9
Eatery Open May 19 October 9
Falls Cafe Closed June 3 September 4
Ice Creamery Closed June 18 September 17
Gift Shop Open May 19 October 9
Canyon Visitor Education Center (See Explore in Winter for winter dates) Open April 21 October 31
Canyon Yellowstone Adventure Store Closed June 16 September 3
General Store Open May 12 October 15
Post Office Open May 15 October 10
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Store and Gas (LP available) Open April 21 October 31
Wrecker Open April 21 October 31
Repairs Open May 26 September 4
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 Open May 12 October 8
Fishing Bridge Visitor Center & Trailside Museum Closed mid-June October 8
General Store Open May 19 October 8
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Store and Gas (LP available) Open May 19 October 1
Wrecker Open May 26 September 4
Repairs Open May 26 September 4

* - 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 Open May 12 October 1
Cabins Open May 12 October 1
Deli Open May 12 October 1
Dining Room1 Open May 12 October 1
Gift Shop Open 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 Open May 15 October 15
Post Office Open May 8 September 29

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
1 - Closed for lunch.

 

Madison and the West

Facility/Service Status First Day Last Day*
Madison Campground Open May 5 October 15
Madison Information Station Closed June 4 September 30
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (NPS Desk) Open April 21 October 31
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (Chamber of Commerce) Open Open all year

 

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 Open in 2023 (Dates TBD)
Mammoth Clinic3 (307-344-7965, call 911 for emergencies) Open Open all year
Monday - Friday January 1 May 31
Open Daily (7 days/week) June 1 September 30
Monday - Friday October 1 December 31
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (See Explore in Winter for winter dates)
Cabins Closed Open in 2023 (Dates TBD) October 9
Dining Room4 Closed Open in 2023 (Dates TBD) November 26
Hotel Lodging Closed Open in 2023 (Dates TBD) November 26
Map Room Bar Open April 28 November 26
Terrace Grill Closed Open in 2023 (Dates TBD) October 9
Gift Shop Open 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 Open May 5 October 8

* - 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 25, January 1, May 29, November 10, November 23. October 1–May 31 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

Facility/Service Status First Day Last Day*
Museum of the National Park Ranger Closed July 2 August 26
Norris Campground Closed Closed in 2023
Norris Geyser Basin Museum & Information Station Open May 27 October 9
Norris Bookstore Closed To Be Determined

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

 

Old Faithful

Facility/Service Status First Day Last Day*
Bike Rentals Closed To Be Determined
General Store (Lower) Closed June 2 September 17
General Store (Upper) Open April 28 October 15
Old Faithful Clinic Open April 21 October 31
Old Faithful Inn
Lodging Open May 5 October 9
Dining Open May 5 October 9
Bear Paw Deli Open May 5 October 9
Gift Shop Open May 5 October 9
Old Faithful Lodge Cabins
Cabins - Budget, Frontier Open May 12 October 1
Cafeteria Open May 12 October 1
Bake Shop Open May 12 October 1
Ice Cream Open May 26 September 17
Gift Shop Open May 12 October 1
Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center Open May 17 October 14
Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Lodging Open April 28 October 29
Cabins Open April 28 October 29
Geyser Grill Open April 21 October 31
Obsidian Dining Room Open April 28 October 29
Bear Den Gift Shop Open April 21 October 31
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center (See Explore in Winter for winter dates) Open April 21 October 31
Post Office Open April 24 October 20
Service Stations (406-848-7548 for assistance, LP gas available, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas (Lower) Open May 12 September 10
Store and Gas (Upper) Open April 28 October 22
Repairs Open May 26 September 4
Wrecker Open April 28 October 22

* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.

 

Tower–Roosevelt and the Northeast

Facility/Service Status First Day Last Day*
Old West Dinner Cookout Closed June 3 September 10
Tower Fall General Store Open May 26 September 24
Pebble Creek Campground Closed Closed in 2023
Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins
Cabins Closed June 2 September 4
Dining Room Closed June 2 September 4
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Gas Closed June 2 September 4
Slough Creek Campground Closed June 15 October 9
Tower Fall Campground Closed To Be Determined
Horseback and Stagecoach Rides Closed June 2 September 10

* - 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 Status First Day Last Day*
General Store Closed June 9 September 10
Grant Village Campground Closed June 2 September 10
Grant Village Lake House Restaurant Open May 28 September 24
Grant Village Lodge
Lodging Open May 26 October 1
Dining Room1 Open May 26 October 1
Gift Shop Open May 26 October 1
Grant Visitor Center Open May 26 October 8
Lewis Lake Campground Closed June 15 October 14
Mini Store Open May 19 October 1
Post Office Open May 22 October 2
Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours)
Store and Gas (LP available) Open May 26 September 17
Repairs Open May 26 September 4
Wrecker Open May 26 September 4
West Thumb Information Station Open May 26 October 8

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

 
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Seasons

Explore Yellowstone's seasons.

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Explore in Summer

Planning is crucial to a good summer visit, as this is the time when most people come to the park.

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Explore in Winter

Ready to brave the cold? Check out this information for planning a winter visit.

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Current Conditions

Learn about things that could affect your visit before you arrive.

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Roads & Construction

Check the status and seasonal closing dates of park roads.

Last updated: May 28, 2023

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Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168

Phone:

307-344-7381

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