2023 Yellowstone Opening and Closing Dates

Here are the 2023 Yellowstone opening and closing dates you’ll need to plan your next visit. These dates are current as of March 28, 2023. These dates are compiled from information from the National Park Service and concessionaire Xanterra.

All Yellowstone Roads

• The road between the North and Northeast Entrance, serving Mammoth Hot Springs, the Lamar Valley, Silver Gate and Cooke City, is open year-round.

2023 Spring Opening Dates

Conditions permitting, roads will open at 8 a.m. on the following dates:

• April 21: West Entrance to Madison Junction, Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful, Norris to Canyon Village
• May 5: East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass), Canyon Village to Lake Village
• May 12: South Entrance to West Thumb, Lake Village to West Thumb, West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass), Tower Junction to Tower Fall
• May 26: Tower Fall to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass), Beartooth Highway (US-212)
• TBA: Between Cooke City, MT, on US-212 to Chief Joseph Scenic Byway (WY-296)

Here are Yellowstone opening and closing dates listed by area. These Yellowstone opening and closing dates are subject to change; check back often.

Bridge Bay

• Campground: Closed. Opens May 19, closes Sept. 4.
• Dock Rental: Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 10.
• Marina Store: Closed. Opens June 9, closes Sept. 3.
• Guide Boats/Outboards/Rental Boats: Closed. Opens June 9, closes Sept. 4.
• Backcountry Boat Shuttle Service: Closed. Opens June 9, closes Sept. 10.
• Guided Fishing/Sightseeing Charter Boats: Closed. Opens June 9, closes Sept. 10.
• Scenic Cruiser: Closed. Opens June 9, closes Sept. 10;.

Canyon Village

• Yellowstone Adventure Store: Closed. Opens June 16, closes Sept. 3.
• Service Station (credit card service at all pumps): Closed. Pumps open 24 hours in season. Opens May 19, closes Oct. 1.
• Wrecker Service: Closed. Opens April 21, closes Oct. 31.
• Repair Service: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 4.
• Canyon General Store: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 15
• Canyon Visitor Education Center: Open, closes Oct. 31.
• Canyon Campground: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 17.
• Canyon Lodges (Washburn, Rhyolite, Hayden): Closed. Opens May 19, closes Oct. 9.
• Canyon Lodges (Cascade, Dunraven, Chittenden, Moran): Closed. Opens May 26, closes Oct. 1.
• Canyon Cabins: Closed. Opens May 19, closes Oct. 1
• Canyon Lodge Eatery: Closed. Opens May 19, closes Oct. 9.
• Canyon Lodge Falls Cafe: Closed. Opens June 3, closes Sept. 4.
• Canyon Lodge Ice Creamery: Closed. Opens June 18, closes Sept. 17.
• Canyon Lodge M66 Grill: Closed. Opens May 19, closes Oct. 9.
• Canyon Lodge Gift Shop: Closed. Opens May 19, closes Oct. 9.
• Canyon Washburn Lookout: Closed. Opening to be announced.
• Trail Rides: Closed. Opens June 16, closes Sept. 4.
• Bear Spray Rental: Closed. Opens May 27, closes Sept. 30.
• Post Office: Closed. Opens May 15, closes Oct. 10.
• Canyon Yurt Camp: Open, closing TBA.

Fishing Bridge

• Fishing Bridge RV Park: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 8.
• General Store: Closed. Opens May 19, closes Oct. 8.
• Service Station (credit card service at all pumps): Closed. Opens May 19, closes Oct. 1.
• Wrecker & Repair Service: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 4.
• Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Trailside Museum: Closed. Opens mid-June, closes Oct. 8.

Grant Village

• Mini Store: Closed. Opens May 19, closes Oct. 1.
• Grant Village Lodging and Gift Shop: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Oct. 1.
• Grant Village Dining Room: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Oct. 1.
• Lake House Restaurant: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 24.
• Wrecker/Repair Service: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 4.
• Service Station: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 17.
• Post Office: Closed. Opens May 22, closes Oct. 2.
• Grant Village Visitor Center: Closed. Open May 26, closes Oct. 8.
• Grant General Store: Closed. Opens June 9, closes Sept. 10.
• Grant Campground: Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 10.

Lake Village

• Lake Yellowstone Hotel Lodging: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 1.
• Lake Yellowstone Hotel Gift Shop: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 1.
• Lake Yellowstone Cabins: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 1.
• Lake Dining Room: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 1.
• Lake Deli: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 1.
• Lake Clinic: Closed. Opening to be determined.
• Lake General Store: Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 10.
• Lake Lodge & Cabins: Closed. Opens June 10, closes Oct. 1.
• Lake Lodge Gift Shop: Closed. Opens June 10, closes Oct. 1.
• Wylie’s Canteen at Lake Lodge: Closed. Opens June 10, closes Oct. 1.
• Lake Post Office: Closed. Opens May 8, closes Sept. 29.

Madison Information Station

• Closed. Opening TBA.

Mammoth Hot Springs

• Albright Visitor Center: Open daily 9-5 p.m.
• Mammoth General Store: Open.
• Mammoth Clinic: Open weekdays.
• Terrace Grill Fast Food: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Oct. 9.
• Mammoth Gift Shop: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Oct. 9.
• Mammoth Map Room Barista / Bar: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Nov. 26.
• Mammoth Dining Room: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Nov. 26.
• Mammoth Hotel Lodging: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Nov. 26.
• Mammoth Hotel Cabins: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 9.
• Post Office: Open all year.
• Service Station: Closed. Opens May, closes Oct. 8.
• Mammoth Campground: Closed. Opening TBA.

• Closed. Opening TBA.

Norris Geyser Basin Museum & Information Station

• Closed. Opens May 27, closes Oct. 8.
• Bookstore: Closed. Opening TBA.

Old Faithful

• Old Faithful Visitor Center: Closed. Opens April 21, closes Oct. 31.
• Old Faithful Snow Lodge Rooms: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Oct. 29.
• Old Faithful Snow Lodge Cabins: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Oct. 29.
• Old Faithful Snow Lodge Obsidian Dining Room: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Oct. 29.
• Snow Lodge Geyser Grill Fast Food: Closed. Opens April 21, closes Oct. 31.
• Snow Lodge Bear Den Gift Shop: Closed. Opens April 21, closes Oct. 31.
• Service Station (Lower): Closed. Opens May 12, closes Sept. 10.
• Service Station (Upper): Closed. Opens April 28, closes Oct. 22.
• Wrecker Service: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Oct. 22.
• Repair Service: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 4.
• Old Faithful Inn Lodging: Closed. Opens May 5, closes Oct. 9.
• Old Faithful Dining Room: Closed. Opens May 5, closes Oct. 9.
• Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli: Closed. Opens May 5, closes Oct. 9.
• Old Faithful Inn Gift Shop: Closed. Opens May 5, closes Oct. 9.
• Old Faithful Lodge Cabins: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 1.
• Old Faithful Lodge Cafeteria: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 1.
• Old Faithful Lodge Gift Shop, Bake Shop: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 1.
• Old Faithful Lodge Ice Cream: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 17.
• Old Faithful Clinic: Closed. Opens April 24, closes Oct. 20.
• Old Faithful Lower Store (Basin): Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 17.
• Old Faithful Upper General Store: Closed. Opens April 28, closes Oct. 20.
• Bike Rental: Closed. Opening TBA.
• Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center: Closed. Opening TBA.

Tower/Roosevelt

• Tower Fall General Store: Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 24.
• Tower Junction Service Station: Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 4.
• Roosevelt Lodge Cabins: Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 4.
• Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room: Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 4.
• Roosevelt Store: Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 4.
• Horse Rides/Stagecoach: Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 10.
• Old West Dinner Cook-Out: Closed. Opens June 10, closes Sept. 10.

Warming Huts

• Canyon Visitor Education Center Lobby: Closed.
• Fishing Bridge: Closed.
• Indian Creek: Closed.
• Madison: Open, Closed.
• Mammoth Hot Springs: Closed.
• Old Faithful Yurts: Closed.
• West Thumb: Closed.

West Thumb Information Center

• Closed.

Concession Campgrounds

• Bridge Bay: Closed. Opens May 19, closes Sept. 4.
• Canyon: Closed. Closed. Opens May 26, closes Sept. 17.
• Grant Village: Closed. Opens June 2, closes Sept. 10.
• Madison: Closed. Opens May 5, closes Oct. 15.
• Fishing Bridge RV Park: Closed. Opens May 12, closes Oct. 8.

Park Service Campgrounds

Here are the Yellowstone opening and closing dates for campgrounds run by the National Park Service.

• Indian Creek: Closed. Opens June 9, closes Sept. 10.
• Lewis Lake: Opens June 15, closes Oct. 14.
• Mammoth: Closed. Opening TBA.
• Norris: Closed all 2023.
• Pebble Creek: Closed. Closed for 2023.
• Slough Creek: Closed. Opening TBA.
  
• Tower Fall: Closed. Opening TBA.