Weather-permitting, East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park opens Friday, May 7 - YNP News Release

 

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East Entrance Road conditions at Sylvan Pass

NPS / Jacob W. Frank

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News Release Date: May 5, 2021

Contact: Morgan Warthin, (307) 344-2015

  • East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass) and Lake Village to Canyon Village will open Friday, May 7, at 8 a.m. to public motorists.
  • A significant snowpack still exists in the Sylvan Pass area. Park rangers will monitor avalanche conditions. Temporary road closures may occur.
  • Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions.
  • Find current road status on the park website and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone National Park road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).
  • Conditions permitting, the following roads will open on May 14:
    • South Entrance to West Thumb
    • Lake Village to West Thumb
    • West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass)
  • The road between Tower-Roosevelt and Canyon Village is closed for the 2021 season.