FIND OUT MORELearn and ExploreThe 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), view the drop-down lists (below), 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:
1 Visitors can get a vehicle day-use ticket in order to drive on the section of the Northeast Entrance Road between Tower Junction and Slough Creek. If you don't have a day-use ticket, you may still access this section of the road to bicycle, hike, and fish. Road ConstructionIt's important to be aware of all planned construction projects, as they can cause major traffic delays throughout the park. Drive slowly through road construction and be alert to workers, heavy equipment, wildlife, and other hazards. The following road improvement projects may affect your visit to Yellowstone: Located ten miles north of the South Entrance on the South Entrance Road. Expect delays up to 20 minutes. Occasional overnight closures may occur 7 p.m. – 9 a.m. from September 6 - November 1, 2022. Located on Grand Loop Road, between Old Faithful and West Thumb. Expect delays up to 30 minutes. Overnight closures will occur 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. from September 5 - November 1, 2022 . Located outside of the northeast entrance to the park, from Pilot Index Overlook east to Beartooth Lake Campground. Overnight closures will occur 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Monday through Thursday and no traffic will be allowed to pass during these times. There will be no closures Friday through Sunday. Located near Tower Junction along the Northeast Entrance Road. Expect delays up to 30 minutes. The Yellowstone River Picnic Area and Wrecker Curve Access Road and parking area will be closed during construction. Hiking trails in the area will remain open. Expect closures and delays on the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park during the summer of 2022. Visit Moose-Wilson Road Construction for more information. Find out more about park road improvement projects and the park's plan to address the deferred maintenance backlog. 2022 Fall Closing DatesRoads close to regular vehicles on the following dates:
2022-2023 Winter Opening DatesConditions permitting, roads will open to oversnow travel by snowmobile and snowcoach at 8 am on the following date:
2023 Winter Closing DatesRoads will close to oversnow travel by snowmobile and snowcoach at 9 pm on the following dates:
2023 Spring Opening DatesRoads will open at 8 am on the following dates (conditions permitting):
![]() 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 2, 2022