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Learn how to #PlanLikeAParkRanger by following our top 10 tips for a winter visit to Yellowstone! Restricted vehicle access and limited services make winter visits far different than a summer experience. So, plan ahead, recreate responsibly, and help ensure this iconic landscape may be enjoyed by future generations. Top Things to Know in Winter1. Most Park Roads Closed to Automobiles
2. Want to See Old Faithful? 3. Services are Limited 4. Camping and Lodging There are currently no campgrounds open for the winter. 5. Prepare for Winter Conditions 6. Do Not Approach or Feed Wildlife 7. Stay on Boardwalks 8. Enhance Your Experience 9. Connectivity is Limited 2022–2023 Winter Facilities and ServicesAll opening and closing dates are subject to change based on future conditions, staffing levels, or public health guidance.These are still tentative, and may change as the season approaches. Anything not included in this list is closed during the winter. Warming HutsShelter for skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers.
Canyon
Mammoth Hot Springs to the Northeast EntranceThis is the only part of the park open to wheeled vehicles. The road is open up to Cooke City, Montana, after which the road is closed (no through-traffic to Red Lodge, Montana or Cody, Wyoming). Services are very limited between Mammoth Hot Springs and Cooke City, Montana.
1 - Closed Thanksgiving Old Faithful
West Yellowstone
1 - Closed 12–1 pm ![]() Winter SafetyPrepare for cold air, deep snow, and slippery boardwalks. ![]() Winter Clothing and EquipmentReview tips for staying comfortable in the cold. ![]() Ski & SnowshoeMake tracks in a winter wonderland. ![]() Ride a Snowmobile or SnowcoachTake a guided tour of wintry Yellowstone. ![]() Snowmobile Access ProgramLearn about our non-commercially guided snowmobile program. ![]() Join a Guided TourProfessional guides can help you make the most of your visit. ![]() Plan Your VisitYellowstone is seasonal. Plan your visit by learning about current conditions, seasons, road conditions, services, activities, and more. ![]() SeasonsExplore Yellowstone's seasons. ![]() Explore in SummerPlanning is crucial to a good summer visit, as this is the time when most people come to the park. |
Last updated: January 6, 2023