Yellowstone has five entrance stations, the North Entrance, Northeast Entrance, East Entrance, South Entrance and the West Entrance. It takes many hours to drive between these entrances, so be sure to check the status of roads at the entrance you intend to use. Most park roads are closed to regular vehicles from early November to late-April (see dates below) when the park switches to oversnow travel (snowmobiles and snowcoaches). The only road open year-round to automobiles is from the North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, through the park to Cooke City, Montana (via Tower Junction). Travel east of Cooke City (via the Beartooth Highway) is not possible from late fall to late May. All dates listed below are subject to change depending on weather and budgetary restrictions. The map below shows the status of park roads and road construction. Click on a road segment or colored icon for more detailed information. Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall. Updates to this map may be delayed, so check back often. Short-term road closures and delays may not be shown on this map. Current Road Status
2020-2021 Winter Opening DatesConditions permitting, roads will open to oversnow travel by snowmobile and snowcoach at 8 am on the following dates:
2021 Winter Closing DatesRoads will close to oversnow travel by snowmobile and snowcoach at 9 pm on the following dates:
2021 Spring Opening DatesConditions permitting roads will open at 8 am on the following dates:
2021 Fall Closing DatesRoads will close to regular (public) vehicles on the following dates.
Construction Projects Affecting Roads2021 ProjectsTower-Roosevelt to Chittenden RoadThe road between Tower-Roosevelt and Chittenden Road will be completely closed until May 2022. (In 2021, the full closure will be between Tower Fall and Chittenden Road.) Specific areas on each side of this closure will be open for select time periods:
North EntranceExpect construction and traffic pattern changes around the North Entrance. The entrance station will remain open. This project started in 2020 and will take two years to complete. For additional details about these projects, please go to Road Construction. ![]() ParkingSee the typical status of major parking areas across the park. ![]() MapsFind your way with an official park map. ![]() GPS CoordinatesMake sure your navigation system is sending you to the correct location. ![]() Directions & TransportationLearn how to get here, check the status of roads, and view park maps. |
Last updated: February 25, 2021