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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. For winter times, check out our Winter in Yellowstone page.
2019 Dates
All dates are subject to change.
Bridge Bay
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Bridge Bay Campground |
May 17 |
September 22 |
| Dock Rental |
May 17 |
September 15 |
| Guided Fishing & Sightseeing Tour |
June 10 |
September 15 |
| Marina Store |
May 17 |
September 15 |
| Outboards, Guide Boats, Rental Boats |
June 10 |
September 8 |
| Scenicruises & Backcountry Shuttles |
June 10 |
September 15 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except the campground, which closes at 11 am.
† - Currently showing 2018 dates, as 2019 dates have not been set yet.
Canyon Village
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Bear Spray Rental Kiosk |
May 25 |
September 30 |
| Canyon Campground |
May 24 |
September 22 |
| Canyon Lodge (lodging) |
May 17 |
October 13 |
| Canyon Lodge Cafe |
May 17 |
October 13 |
| Canyon Lodge Eatery |
May 17 |
October 13 |
| Canyon Lodge Ice Creamery |
May 17 |
October 13 |
| Canyon Visitor Education Center |
April 19 |
November 3 |
| Canyon Yellowstone Adventures Store |
May 17 |
September 22 |
| General Store |
April 19 |
October 27 |
| Post Office |
Late May to Mid-September |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
April 26 |
October 20 |
| Wrecker |
April 26 |
October 20 |
| Repairs |
May 24 |
September 2 |
| Trail Rides |
June 20 |
September 8 |
* - 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 |
Closed for 2019 |
| Fishing Bridge Visitor Center & Trailside Museum |
May 25 |
October 14 |
| General Store |
May 24 |
September 22 |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
May 24 |
September 15 |
| Wrecker |
May 24 |
September 2 |
| Repairs |
May 24 |
September 2 |
* - 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 24 |
September 15 |
| Grant Village Campground |
June 7 |
September 15 |
| Grant Village Lake House Restaurant |
May 31 |
September 22 |
| Grant Village Lodge (lodging, dining room, gift shop) |
May 24 |
September 29 |
| Grant Visitor Center |
May 25 |
October 14 |
| Lewis Lake Campground |
June 15 |
November 3 |
| Mini Store |
May 10 |
September 29 |
| Post Office |
Mid-May to Mid-September |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas (LP available) |
May 24 |
September 22 |
| Repairs |
May 24 |
September 2 |
| Wrecker |
May 24 |
September 2 |
| West Thumb Information Station |
May 25 |
October 14 |
* - 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 14 |
September 18 |
| Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
May 10 |
October 7 |
| Lake Lodge Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
June 10 |
September 22 |
| Lodge Creek Cabins |
July 15 |
September 22 |
| Lake Medical Clinic† |
May 17 |
September 22 |
| Post Office |
Mid-May to Mid-October |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
† - Hours generally 8:30 AM-8:30 PM most of the summer season. Call (307) 242-7241 for shoulder season hours.
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 14 |
September 9 |
| Mammoth Campground |
Open all year |
| Mammoth Clinic (307-344-7965, 911 for emergencies) |
Open all year² |
| Seven days a week |
June 1 |
September 26 |
| Weekdays only |
September 27 |
May 31 |
| Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (cabins) |
April 26 |
October 13 |
| Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (dining room & gift shop) |
April 26 |
November 3 |
| Mammoth Hotel Terrace Grill (fast dining) |
April 26 |
October 13 |
| Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (hotel lodging) |
Late Summer |
October 13 |
| Post Office |
Open all year3 |
| Service Stations (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas - LP available |
May 10 |
September 29 |
* - 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 27, November 27–29, and December 24–25.
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.
† - 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 3 |
September 22 |
| General Store (Upper) |
April 19 |
October 27 |
| Old Faithful Clinic† |
May 17 |
October 3 |
| Old Faithful Inn (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
May 3 |
October 7 |
| Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli |
May 3 |
October 6 |
| Old Faithful Lodge Cabins (lodging, cafeteria/bake shop, gift shop) |
May 10 |
September 29 |
| Old Faithful Snow Lodge (gift shop, fast dining) |
April 19 |
November 3 |
| Old Faithful Snow Lodge (lodging, dining) |
April 26 |
October 20 |
| Old Faithful Visitor Education Center |
April 19 |
November 3 |
| 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 3 |
October 13 |
| Gas (Upper) |
May 17 |
September 8 |
| Repairs |
May 24 |
September 2 |
| Wrecker |
May 3 |
October13 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed.
† - Hours generally 8:30 AM-8:30 PM most of the summer season. Call (307) 545-7325 for shoulder season hours.
Tower, Roosevelt & Northeast
| Facility/Service |
First Day |
Last Day* |
| Cookout |
June 1 |
September 7 |
| General Store (Tower Fall) |
May 17 |
September 22 |
| Mini Store (Roosevelt) |
May 31 |
September 2 |
| Pebble Creek Campground |
June 15 |
September 29 |
| Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins (lodging, dining, gift shop) |
May 31 |
September 2 |
| Service Station (406-848-7548 for assistance, credit card fueling available 24-hours) |
| Gas |
May 31 |
September 2 |
| Slough Creek Campground |
June 15 |
October 15 |
| Tower Fall Campground |
May 24 |
September 29 |
| Trail & Stagecoach Rides |
May 31 |
September 1 |
* - Facilities close at the end of the business day listed, except campgrounds, which close at 11 am.
West Entrance & Madison
* - Open daily, May through September, and open weekdays, early November through April.
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