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Last Day To Visit Most Of Yellowstone This Year Is October 31

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October 24, 2024

A coyote sits in the middle of the park road / NPS

Starting November 1st, Yellowstone National Park will be closing several entrances and roads to prepare for the winter season. Snowmobiles and snowcoaches will be the primary mode of transportation within the park beginning December 15. If you want to see the majority of the park, you have just about a week to do it. 

Weather permitting, the road from Tower Fall to Canyon Village (Dunraven Pass) will remain open through Oct. 31.

The only roads open year-round are between the North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana, and the Northeast Entrance in Cooke City/Silver Gate, Montana (via Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Junction and Lamar Valley).

Visitors planning to drive in the park during the fall and winter should:

  • Prepare for changing weather conditions.
  • Have flexible travel plans.
  • Expect limited services. Check Operating Dates for details.
  • Anticipate possible road closures due to inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions.
  • Check for temporary travel restrictions or closures that can occur at any time without notice.
  • Stay informed about up-to-date road conditions in Yellowstone:
    • Visit Park Roads.
    • Receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting “82190” to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).
    • Call (307) 344-2117 for a recorded message.

All communities near Yellowstone are open year-round, with local businesses offering a wide range of fall and winter recreation opportunities. For information about communities in Montana (Gardiner, West Yellowstone, Cooke City and Silver Gate), visit www.visitmt.com. For information about communities in Wyoming (Cody and Jackson), visit www.wyomingtourism.org. If your travel plans take you through Idaho, visit www.visitidaho.org.

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