All park roads are now open to vehicle travel except for the road between Tower Fall and Canyon Village (Dunraven Pass), which has closed for the season.
- The last day for visitors to drive most of Yellowstone National Park’s roads will be Friday, Oct. 31.
- The West, South and East entrances and nearly all roads will be closed to regular vehicle traffic Nov. 1.
- The park annually closes roads at this time of year to prepare them for the winter season [nps.gov] and snowmobile and snowcoach [nps.gov] travel, which will begin Dec. 15.
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 [nps.gov] conditions.
- Have flexible travel plans.
- Expect limited services. Check Operating Dates [nps.gov] 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 [nps.gov].
- 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.
- Visit Park Roads [nps.gov].
All communities near Yellowstone are open year-round, with local businesses offering a wide range of fall and winter recreation opportunities.
