FIND OUT MOREThe only road generally open year-round to automobiles is from the North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana through the park to Cooke City, Montana (via Tower Junction). Most park roads are closed to regular vehicles from early November to late-April, and are open to limited oversnow travel (snowmobiles and snowcoaches) from mid-December to mid-March. When open, roads are not gated at night and people may enter/exit the park 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Road & Entrance StatusFor up-to-date information, check out the live road status map (above), call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information, or sign up to receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting 82190 to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Before traveling, it's also a good idea to:
2023-2024 Road Opening & Closing Dates (Projected)Click on the arrows below to expand the selection and find out projected road dates. All dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Open year-round: North Entrance to Northeast Entrance Open December 15, 2023 - March 3, 2024: Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris Open December 15, 2023 - March 5, 2024: Norris to Madison, Norris to Canyon Open December 15, 2023 - March 10, 2024: Canyon to Fishing Bridge Open December 15, 2023 - March 15, 2024: West, South, and East entrances, and all remaining groomed roads Traffic DelaysIt's important to be aware of all planned road improvement projects, as they can cause major traffic delays throughout the park. Drive slowly through construction zones and be alert to workers, heavy equipment, wildlife, and other hazards. The following road improvement projects in Yellowstone will cause traffic delays: Location: Nearly 10 miles north of the South Entrance on the South Entrance Road Location: East of Tower Junction between Lamar Canyon and the Northeast Entrance From August 16 - September 30, 2023, Yellowstone National Park will resurface the road between Norris Junction and Canyon Junction. Drivers can expect up to 25-minute delays. Location: Grand Loop Road between Old Faithful and West Thumb Location: Near Tower Junction along the Northeast Entrance Road Additionally, chip sealing occurs every summer and preserves Yellowstone's roads. Plan for delays of up to 30 minutes. Drive slowly and maintain the recommended speed limit on chip seal pavement to reduce the risk of loose gravel damaging cars or windshields. ![]() Roads Outside the Northeast EntranceAfter initial opening, weather causes occasional closures. Please check locally or at WY DOT and MT DOT before traveling. Beartooth Highway US-212, Cooke City to Red Lodge, Montana
Chief Joseph Scenic Byway WY-296, Cooke City, Montana, to Cody, Wyoming, or Laurel, Montana
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Last updated: August 31, 2023