Yellowstone News and Information

    UPDATE: July 12, 2022 Yellowstone flood recovery update: 93% of roadways, 88% of backcountry will be open July 13; Slough Creek will reopen to limited overnight backcountry use July 13; Bicycles allowed on limited portions of the North and Northeast entrance roads It's critical that visitors traveling to the park in the coming weeks stay informed about what's open and closed View more up-to-date information about flood recovery efforts, park operations, and FAQ's about planning a visit to Yellowstone at  go.nps.gov/YELLflood        An aerial view of the confluence of Lamar and Yellowstone rivers with Yellowstone River Bridge in the distance.        NPS - Jacob W. Frank. Yellowstone National Park announced today the reopening of Slough Creek to overnight backcountry use on July 13. Located in the northern portion of the park, Slough Creek is one of the park’s most visited backcountry areas. In addition, bicycles will be allowed to enter the North and Northeast Entrance r

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  NEWS RELEASE UPDATE: All entrances to Yellowstone National Park CLOSED temporarily due to heavy flooding, rockslides, extremely hazardous conditions Stay informed about road status and weather conditions           High water levels in the Gardner River alongside the North Entrance Road. UPDATE: June 13, 2022 at 4:32 p.m. Please find a video just posted to  Flickr  that underscores the severity of the situation in Yellowstone National Park. The park’s helicopter manager recorded the video from the park’s helicopter of the Gardner River and portions of the road between Mammoth Hot Springs and the North Entrance through the Gardner Canyon. Segments of the paved road are eroded and washed out in several places due to high water levels. Yellowstone will continue to communicate about this hazardous situation as more information is available. UPDATE: June 13, 2022 at 2:15 p.m. All entrances to Yellowstone National Park CLOSED temporarily due to heavy flooding, rockslides, extremely hazardou

NEWS RELEASE April 15 select road opening in Yellowstone National Park: ANTICIPATE DELAYS; Stay informed about road status Plowing operations 3.28.17 NPS / Jacob W. Frank Due to extremely heavy snow received this week in Yellowstone National Park, the park’s efforts to open interior roads by  April 15  has been delayed. Crews are working to clear nearly a foot of snow and remove large drifts from storms on Tuesday, April 12. Although progress has been made, the normal opening schedule will be altered. The park will attempt to open the following road segments tomorrow as scheduled: West Entrance to Old Faithful Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris However, more snow is forecasted in the park tonight with the potential for freezing rain over the weekend. Other road segments will open as conditions allow. The road between the North Entrance, Mammoth Hot Springs and Northeast Entrance is open year-round.   The public should be prepared to alter their park travel plans depending on weather conditi

  Select Yellowstone National Park roads open April 15 Ranger at East Entrance hands out a park map NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  April 7, 2022 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307)344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, select  roads  in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for the season, weather permitting. On Saturday, April 16, entrance fees will be waived in celebration of  National Park Week . Roads open to the public April 15 West Entrance to Old Faithful Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful (via Norris) Norris to Canyon Village North Entrance to Mammoth Hot Springs to Northeast Entrance (open year-round)   Changes in 2022 The road between Canyon Village and Tower-Roosevelt (Dunraven Pass) opens  May 27 at noon . Fishing  and  boating  seasons begin May 28 and will close  Oct. 31 . Three major  road improvement projects  will occur this year. All three projects will cause major delays (Lewis River Bridge, Old Faithful to

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  Yellowstone roads between West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs open for 2022 spring bicycling March 25 Cyclists - anticipate hazards and vehicles on roads       Spring biking with bear spray near Swan Lake       NPS / Jacob W. Frank MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning Friday, March 25, bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable elements of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs.    The following sections of the Grand Loop Road between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs will open to cycling:  West Entrance to Madison Junction  Madison Junction to Norris Junction  Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs  As conditions allow, bicycles will also be permitted from the East Entrance to the east end of Sylvan Pass. Check the  Spring and Fall Bicycling web page  for road status. Bikes are not allowed on the remaining interior park roads until they start to open to public automobile access at 8 a.m. Friday, April 15. C

  Teton Park Road opens to non-motorized recreation today Please use caution as snow and ice may persist in some areas        NPS Photo MOOSE, WY— The Teton Park Road between the Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge is open to non-motorized recreational uses such as walking, bicycling, and rollerblading beginning today, Friday, March 25.  Please use caution, as snow and ice may persist on some sections of the roadway creating slick conditions. Recreationists should also be alert for park vehicles that periodically travel this roadway for administrative purposes as spring opening operations continue. Road crews may be clearing auxiliary roads and wayside areas, and visitors are cautioned to keep a safe distance from rotary plows and other heavy equipment.  Visitors enjoying the Teton Park Road are encouraged to be good stewards of the park and reminded: Vehicles should slow down and use caution in the area. Be respectful of other visitors enjoying the area and be thoughtful

  NEWS RELEASE Yellowstone roads between West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs open for 2022 spring bicycling March 25 Cyclists - anticipate hazards and vehicles on roads Spring biking with bear spray near Swan Lake NPS / Jacob W. Frank MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning Friday, March 25, bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable elements of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs.    The following sections of the Grand Loop Road between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs will open to cycling:  West Entrance to Madison Junction  Madison Junction to Norris Junction  Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs  As conditions allow, bicycles will also be permitted from the East Entrance to the east end of Sylvan Pass. Check the  Spring and Fall Bicycling web page  for road status. Bikes are not allowed on the remaining interior park roads until they start to open to public automobile access at 8 a.m. Friday, April 15.

  Roads in Yellowstone close for 2022 spring plowing News Release Date:  March 7, 2022 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Roads in Yellowstone National Park began closing to oversnow travel March 6.  Spring plowing  operations have begun and will continue as additional segments of roads close. All oversnow travel will end for the season March 15 at 9 p.m. Weather-permitting, some  park roads  will reopen to automobile travel April 15 at 8 a.m. Road closure dates (gates close at 9 p.m.) March 6: Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris March 8: Norris to Madison, Norris to Canyon Village March 13: Canyon Village to Fishing Bridge March 15: all remaining groomed roads   Visitor services closure dates The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins, and its Gift Shop, Ski Shop, and food services, have closed for the winter season. The Mammoth Campground, Yellowstone General Store, Post Office, Medical Clinic, and self-serve fuel pumps stay open all year.    At Old Faithful