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Yellowstone National Park seasonal road closures

Overview

Yellowstone National Park is transitioning to its winter seasonal schedule. In late September, officials announced that many roads would be scheduled to close within approximately one month, with most remaining closed until the following spring. At that time, the only route remaining open year-round was the connection between the North Entrance and the Northeast Entrance.

By late October, specific closure dates were confirmed, stating that most roads and three major entrances—the West, South, and East entrances—are scheduled to close to regular vehicle traffic on November 1, 2026. While the main thoroughfares close, the route between the North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana, and the Northeast Entrance in Cooke City/Silver Gate, Montana, will remain open year-round, subject to weather conditions. Winter-specific travel via snowcoach and snowmobile is expected to commence on December 15.

Entities

Yellowstone National Park · Mammoth Hot Springs · Wyoming Department of Transportation · Lamar Valley · Gardiner

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yellowstone National Park to close most roads and entrances on November 1

    Yellowstone National Park will close most roads and its West, South, and East entrances on November 1 to prepare for winter, leaving only the North and Northeast entrances accessible.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yellowstone National Park seasonal road closures approaching

    Yellowstone National Park will soon begin seasonal road closures, leaving only the North to Northeast Entrance open year-round. Most routes will close for the winter season.

Sources

localnews8.com · montanaoutdoor.com