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| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 01 Jan - Mon | * New Year's Day Holiday * |
| 15 Jan - Mon | * Martin Luther King Holiday * |
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 19 Feb - Mon | * President's Day Holiday * |
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 01 Mar - Thu | Yellowstone's 135th Anniversary since it was established - 01 March 1872 |
| 04 Mar - Sun - 9:00 PM | Spring plowing starts. Mammoth to Norris road will close to oversnow vehicle traffic for spring plowing. |
| 06 Mar - Tue - 9:00 PM | Madison Junction to Norris and Norris Junction to Canyon Roads close. |
| 11 Mar - Sun - 9:00 PM | Old Faithful Visitor Center Closes for the season - 5:00 pm Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins Close |
| 11 Mar - Sun | All other groomed park roads close to oversnow traffic. |
| 17 Mar - Sat | * Saint Patrick's Day Holiday * |
| Late March | * Some park roads open for bicycles, hikers, roller bladers & skate boarders - until 19 Apr 2007 |
* The following roads will be open to bikers, hikers, etc. as soon as the roads are plowed in March:
West Entrance (at West Yellowstone, Montana) to the Madison Junction
Madison Junction to Norris
Norris to Canyon
Norris to Mammoth
The road from Madison to Old Faithful will NOT be open
See Map
No private motorized vehicles will be allowed on these roads until the park opens at 8:00 am - Friday - 20 Apr 2007. Please note that there will be some service vehicle traffic.
** These dates have been set by the National Park Service and may vary due to weather or other conditions **
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 01 - 19 Apr | Some park roads open (see *note above) for bicycles, hikers, roller bladers & skate boarders. |
| 20 Apr - Fri | The following roads open to public traffic* (8:00 am): Mammoth to Norris Junction Norris Junction to Madison Madison Junction to Old Faithful West Entrance to Madison Junction Norris to Canyon Road Opens |
| 20 Apr - Fri | Old Faithful Bear Den Gifts Old Faithful Geyser Grill Fast Food Old Faithful Visitor Center West Yellowstone Public Lands Desk Yellowstone Adventures Shop |
*See Road Page for information on road construction and delays.
** These dates have been set by the National Park Service and may vary due to weather **
**See Road Page for information on road construction and delays.
** These dates have been set by the National Park Service and may vary due to weather **
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 01 Jun - Fri | Bridge Bay Scenicruiser Excursions Canyon Lodge, Dining Room, Picnic Shop, Dunraven and Cascade Lodges Canyon Village Western Cabins, Pioneer and Frontier Cabins, Cafeteria |
| 08 Jun - Fri | Canyon Campground - Yellowstone Campground Map Indian Creek Campground - Yellowstone Campground Map Madison Information Station Pebble Creek Campground - Yellowstone Campground Map Roosevelt Lodge, Cabins, Dining Room, Gift Shop, Showers, Horseback Rides, Stagecoach Rides Roosevelt Store Tower Junction Service Station |
| 09 Jun - Sat | Roosevelt Lodge Old West Cookouts |
| 10 Jun - Sun | Lake Lodge and Cabins, Cafeteria, Gift Shop and Laundry |
| 15 Jun - Fri | Bridge Bay Guide Boats / Outboards Lewis Lake Campground - Yellowstone Campground Map |
| 17 Jun - Sun | Canyon Village Horseback Rides * Father's Day Holiday * |
| 21 Jun - Thu | Grant Village Campground - Yellowstone Campground Map Grant Village Camper Services - Laundry and Showers |
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 04 Jul - Wed | * Independence Day Holiday * |
| 15 Jul - Sun | Lake Lodge Creek Cabins |
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| Normal Summer Activities |
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| Sep 01 - Sat | Canyon Horseback Rides Close |
| Sep 02 - Sun | Canyon Village Pioneer / Frontier Cabins, Canyon Village Lodge Cafeteria Roosevelt Old West Cookouts, Stagecoach, Horseback Rides, and Roosevelt Store Yellowstone Music Festival in Gardiner, Montana ~ 11:00 am until dark |
| Sep 03 - Mon | * Labor Day Holiday * Canyon Village and Grant Village Repair Service Fishing Bridge Wrecker and Repair Service Old Faithful Upper Service Station Roosevelt Lodge, Cabins, Dining Room, Gift Shop and Showers Tower Junction Service Station |
| Sep 09 - Sun | Bridge Bay Guide Boats / Outboards Bridge Bay Marina Store Canyon Village Campground - Yellowstone Campground Map Canyon Village Camper Services - Laundry and Showers |
| 16 Sep - Sun | Bridge Bay Campground Bridge Bay Dock Rental, Scenicruisers Canyon Village Lodge, Dining Room, Gift Shop, Picnic Shop, Western Cabins, Dunraven and Cascade Lodges Fishing Bridge Service Station and LP Gas Sales Indian Creek Campground Mammoth Horseback Rides |
| 23 Sep - Sun | Grant Village Lake House Grant Village Wrecker Service Grant Village General Store Grant Village Mini Store Grant Village Service Station Grant Village Campground Lake Lodge Cabins, Cafeteria, Gift Shop and Laundry Lake Lodge Creek Cabins |
| 24 Sep - Mon | Norris Campground Pebble Creek Campground Tower Fall Store |
| 25 Sep - Tue | Lake Clinic Tower Fall Campground |
| 29 Sep - Sat | Roosevelt Gift Shop |
| 30 Sep - Sun | Fishing Bridge RV Park Fishing Bridge Laundry and Shower Grant Village Lodging, Gift Shop and Restaurant and Grant Village Campground Grant Village Laundry and Showers Lake General Store Old Faithful Lodge, Cabins, Cafeteria and Showers |
# All dates are approximate depending on weather and conditions in the campgrounds.
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 04 Oct - Thu | Old Faithful Lodge Gift Shop |
| 06 Oct - Sat | Grant Village Mini Store Old Faithful Clinic |
| 07 Oct - Sun | Fishing Bridge General Store Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Cabins, Dining Room, Gift Shop Old Faithful Lower Store |
| 08 Oct - Mon | * Columbus Day Holiday * Mammoth Hotel, Dining Room, Gift Shop and Showers Mammoth Service Station |
| 09 Oct - Tue | Canyon General Store |
| 14 Oct - Sun | Canyon Service Station & Wrecker Service Mammoth Terrace Grill Fast Food Old Faithful Inn, Dining Room, Gift Shop Old Faithful Pony Express Fast Food Old Faithful Lower Service Station & Wrecker Service |
| 21 Oct - Sun | Canyon Village Sport Shop Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Restaurant Old Faithful Upper Store |
| 28 Oct - Sun | Madison Campground |
| 31 Oct - Wed | * Halloween Holiday * Slough Creek Campground |
# All dates are approximate depending on weather and conditions in the campgrounds.
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 04 Nov - Mon | Old Faithful Geyser Grill Fast Food Old Faithful Bear Den Gifts Old Faithful Visitor Center Lewis Lake Campground |
| 05 Nov - Mon | ** East, South and West Entrances Close at 8:00 am ** |
| 11 Nov - Sun | * Veteran's Day Holiday * |
| 22 Nov - Thu | * Thanksgiving Holiday * |
** The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, to Mammoth and Upper Mammoth Terrace, to Tower Junction, and to the Northeast Entrance remains OPEN to wheeled vehicles Year Round.
Please note that in winter, US Highway 212 is closed just east of Cooke City, Montana. There is no travel east of Cooke City. This highway is open to east-west travel in spring, summer and fall.
# All dates are approximate depending on weather and conditions in the campgrounds.
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 19 Dec - Wed | East, South and West Entrances Open for Winter Activities - including oversnow vehicles ** North to Northeast Entrance Road is Open Year Round to wheeled vehicles Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins |
| 25 Dec - Tue | * Christmas Holiday * |
** Snow conditions permitting **
| Date | Activity / Facility / Road |
| 01 Jan - Tue | * New Year's Day Holiday * |
| 21 Jan - Mon | * Martin Luther King Holiday * |
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Bridge Bay Campgrounds, Dock Rentals | 25 May - Fri | 16 Sep - Sun |
| Marina Store | 01 Jun - Fri | 09 Sep - Sun |
| Scenicruisers | 01 Jun - Fri | 16 Sep - Sun |
| Guide Boats and Outboards | 15 Jun - Fri | 09 Sep - Sun |
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Yellowstone Adventures Shop | 20 Apr - Fri | 21 Oct - Sun |
| Service Station | 04 Apr - Fri | 14 Oct - Sun |
| Wrecker Service | 18 May - Fri | 14 Oct - Sun |
| Canyon General Store | 20 May - Sun | 09 Oct - Tue |
| Vehicle Repair Service/a> | 25 May - Fri | 03 Sep - Mon |
| Canyon Visitor Center | 29 May - Sat | 06 Sep - Mon |
| Pioneer / Frontier Cabins, Cafeteria | 01 Jun - Fri | 02 Sep - Sun |
| Canyon Lodge, Cascade and Dunraven Lodges, Cafeteria, Dining Room, Gift Shop, Picnic Shop and Western Cabins | 01 Jun - Fri | 16 Sep - Sun |
| Canyon Campground, Camper Services - Laundry & Showers | 08 Jun - Fri | 09 Sep - Sun |
| Horseback Rides | 17 Jun - Sun | 01 Sep - Sat |
| Time | Adults (12+) | Youth (8 - 11) | Comments |
| One Hour | $ 29.50* | $ 29.50* | Must be at least 8 years old, 4 foot tall and accompanied by an adult |
| Two Hour | $ 48.00* | $ 48.00* | Must be at least 8 years old, 4 foot tall and accompanied by an adult |
* Plus 6% Tax
| Dates | Times |
| Jun 17 | 8:45 - 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM - 12:45 - 1:45 - 2:15 - 3:15 - 3:45 PM |
| Jun 20 - Aug 13 | 7:15 AM - 7:45 - 8:45* - 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM - 12:45 - 1:45 - 2:15 - 3:15 - 3:45 - 5:45 - 6:15 PM |
| Aug 14 - Sep 01 | 8:45 - 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM - 12:45 - 1:45 - 2:15 - 3:15 - 3:45 PM |
* = 2 Hour Ride
All ride times are 1 hour unless noted *. Children must be at least 8 years old and at least 4 foot tall. Children ages 8 - 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Weight limit is 250 pounds. Only 1 rider per horse. Times listed above are required check in times.
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| General Store | 18 May - Fri | 30 Sep - Sun |
| Service Station and LP Gas Sales | 18 May - Fri | 16 Sep - Sun |
| RV Park, Gift Shop, Laundry and Showers | 18 May - Fri | 30 Sep - Sun |
| Vehicle Repair and Wrecker Service | 25 May - Fri | 03 Sep - Mon |
| Fishing Bridge Visitor Center | 29 May - Sat | 06 Sep - Mon |
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Mini Store | 14 May - Mon | 06 Oct - Sat |
| Vehicle Repair Service | 25 May - Fri | 03 Sep - Mon |
| Wrecker Service | 25 May - Fri | 01 Sep - Mon |
| Lake House Restaurant | 25 May - Fri | 23 Sep - Sun |
| Lodging, Restaurant, Gift Shop | 25 May - Fri | 30 Sep - Sun |
| Grant General Store, Visitor Center, West Thumb Information Station | 25 May - Fri | 23 Sep - Sun |
| Grant Campground & Camper Services - Laundry & Shower | 21 Jun - Thu | 23 Sep - Sun |
| Service Station & LP Gas Sales | 25 May - Fri | 23 Sep - Sun |
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Indian Creek Campground | 08 Jun - Fri | 17 Sep - Mon |
# All dates are approximate depending on weather and conditions
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Lake Clinic | 25 May - Fri | 25 Sep - Tue |
| Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Cabins, Dining Room, and Gift Shop | 18 May - Fri | 07 Oct - Sun |
| General Store | 19 May - Sat | 30 Sep - Sun |
| Lake Lodge, Cabins, Cafeteria, Gift Shop, Laundry | 10 Jun - Sun | 23 Sep - Sun |
| Lodge Creek Cabins | 15 Jul - Sun | 23 Sep - Sun |
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Lewis Lake Campground | 15 Jun - Fri | 04 Nov - Sun |
# All dates are approximate depending on weather and conditions in the campgrounds.
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Madison Campground | 04 May - Fri | 28 Oct - Sun |
| Madison Information Station | 05 Jun - Sat | 06 Sep - Mon |
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Albright Visitor Center | Open Year Round | Open Year Round |
| Mammoth Campground | Open Year Round | Open Year Round |
| Mammoth Clinic | Open year round | Open year round |
| Mammoth General Store | Open year round | Open year round |
| Mammoth Hotel, Dining Room, Gift Shop, Showers | 04 May - Fri | 08 Oct - Mon |
| Service Station | 11 May - Fri | 08 Oct - Mon |
| Mammoth Terrace Grill | 04 May - Fri | 14 Oct - Sun |
| Horseback Rides | 11 May - Fri | 16 Sep - Sun |
| Time | Adults (12+) | Youth (8 - 11) | Comments |
| One Hour | $ 29.50* | $ 29.50* | Must be at least 8 years old, 4 foot tall and accompanied by an adult |
* Plus 6% Tax
| Dates | Times |
| May 11 - Jun 04 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM - 2:15 - 3:45 PM |
| Jun 05 - Aug 13 | 7:15 AM - 8:45 - 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM - 2:15 - 3:45 - 6:15 PM |
| Aug 14 - Sep 16 | 8:45 - 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM - 2:15 - 3:45 PM |
Children must be at least 8 years old and at least 4 foot tall. Children ages 8 - 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Weight limit is 250 pounds. Only 1 rider per horse. Times listed above are required check in times.
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Norris Campground | 18 May - Fri | 24 Sep - Mon |
| Museum of the National Park Ranger, Norris Geyser Basin Museum | 29 May - Sat | 06 Sep - Mon |
# All dates are approximate depending on weather and conditions in the campgrounds.
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Visitor Center | 20 Apr - Fri | 04 Nov - Sun |
| Old Faithful Snow Lodge Geyser Grill | 20 Apr - Fri | 04 Nov - Sun |
| Snow Lodge, Restaurant, Old Faithful Upper Store | 04 May - Fri | 21 Oct - Sun |
| Old Faithful Lower Service Station | 04 May - Fri | 14 Oct - Sun |
| Old Faithful Inn, Dining Room, Gift Shop, Pony Express Snack Shop | 11 May - Fri | 14 Oct - Sun |
| Old Faithful Clinic | 17 May - Thu | 06 Oct - Sat |
| Old Faithful Lodge, Cabins and Restaurant | 18 May - Fri | 30 Sep - Sun |
| Old Faithful Lodge Gift Shop | 18 May - Fri | 04 Oct - Thu |
| Wrecker Service | 18 May - Fri | 14 Oct - Sun |
| Upper Service Station | 22 May - Tue | 03 Sep - Mon |
| Vehicle Repair Service | 25 May - Fri | 03 Sep - Mon | Old Faithful Basin Lower Store | 15 Jun - Fri | 07 Oct - Sun |
| Old Faithful Bake Shop (Day Use Only) | 21 May - Fri | 26 Sep - Sun</td> |
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Pebble Creek Campground | 08 Jun - Fri | 24 Sep - Mon |
# All dates are approximate depending on weather and conditions in the campgrounds.
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Roosevelt Store, Stagecoach Rides & Horseback Rides | 08 Jun - Fri | 02 Sep - Sun |
| Roosevelt Lodge, Cabins, Dining Room, Gift Shop, Service Station & Showers | 08 Jun - Fri | 03 Sep - Mon |
| Roosevelt Lodge Old West Cookouts | 09 Jun - Sat | 02 Sep - Sun |
| Time | Adults (12+) | Youth (8 - 11) | Comments |
| One Hour | $ 29.50* | $ 29.50* | Must be at least 8 years old, 4 foot tall and accompanied by an adult |
| Two Hour | $ 48.00* | $ 48.00* | Must be at least 8 years old, 4 foot tall and accompanied by an adult |
* Plus 6% Tax
| Dates | Times |
| Jun 08 | 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM* - 1:45 PM |
| Jun 12 - Aug 17 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM* - 1:45 PM |
| Aug 18 - Sep 02 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM - 11:45 PM - 12:15 PM* - 1:15 PM |
* = 2 Hour Ride
All ride times are 1 hour unless noted *. Children must be at least 8 years old and at least 4 foot tall. Children ages 8 - 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Weight limit is 250 pounds. Only 1 rider per horse. Times listed above are required check in times.
| Adult (12+) | Youth (11-2) | Children (2 and under) |
| $ 8.25* | $ 7.00* | Free |
| Dates | Times |
| Jun 08 | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
| Jun 12 - Aug 17 | 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM - 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
| Aug 18 - Sep 02 | 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM - 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM |
* Plus 6% Tax
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to ride in the "Tally-Ho" seat. Times listed above are required check in times.
| Time | Means | Adults (12+) | Youth (8 - 11) | Comments |
| One Hour | Horseback | $ 55.00* | $ 45.00* | Must be at least 8 years old, 4 foot tall and accompanied by an adult |
| Two Hour | Horseback | $ 65.00* | $ 55.00* | Must be at least 8 years old, 4 foot tall and accompanied by an adult |
| Wagon | $ 45.00* | $ 35.00* | Price is for 11 - 5 years old / 4 and under Ride and Eat Free |
* Plus 6% Tax - Price includes Ride and Meal.
| Means | Dates | Times |
| Horseback (1 hour) | Jun 09 - Aug 17 | 4:30 PM |
| Horseback (1 hour) | Aug 18 - Sep 02 | 3:30 PM |
| Horseback (2 hours) | Jun 12 - Aug 17 | 3:45 PM |
| Horseback (2 hours) | Aug 18 - Sep 02 | 2:45 PM |
| Wagon | Jun 12 - Aug 17 | 4:45 PM |
| Wagon | Aug 18 - Sep 02 | 3:45 PM |
Advanced Reservations Are Required. Children under 5 years old held on lap are free. Horseback restrictions apply. Times listed above are required check in times.
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Slough Creek Campground | 25 May - Fri | 31 Oct - Wed |
# All dates are approximate depending on weather and conditions in the campgrounds.
| Facility | Opens | Closes |
| Tower Fall Campground | 18 May - Fri | 24 Sep - Mon |
| Tower Fall Store | 18 May - Fri | 29 Sep - Sat |
# All dates are approximate depending on weather and conditions in the campgrounds.
| Opens | Closes |
| 29 May - Sat | 06 Sep - Mon |
| Opens | Closes |
| 04 May - Fri - 8:00 am | 05 Nov - Mon - 8:00 am |
** These dates have been set by the National Park Service - date and time may vary due to weather **
*** The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, to Mammoth and the Upper Mammoth Terrace, to Tower Junction, and to the Northeast Entrance remains OPEN to wheeled vehicles Year Round.
Please note that in WINTER, US Highway 212 is CLOSED just east of Cooke City, Montana. You CANNOT travel east of Cook City, Montana in late fall or winter. This highway opens to east west travel in spring as soon as road conditions allow. Normally, east west travel on this highway ceases in October due to snow.
| Opens | Closes |
| Open Year Round | Open Year Round |
*** The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, to Mammoth and the Upper Mammoth Terrace, to Tower Junction, and to the Northeast Entrance remains OPEN to wheeled vehicles Year Round.
Please note that in WINTER, US Highway 212 is CLOSED just east of Cooke City, Montana. You CANNOT travel east of Cook City, Montana in late fall or winter. This highway opens to east west travel in spring as soon as road conditions allow. Normally, east west travel on this highway ceases in October due to snow.
| Opens | Closes |
| Open Year Round | Open Year Round |
1. You can only enter from the East or travel West of this Entrance from Late Spring (end of May depending on snow and road plowing) to Early October (around 12 October - again depending on weather / snow conditions).
2. From Mid October to Late May you CANNOT travel East of Cooke City, Montana due to US Highway 212 Closure due to snow conditions - no road maintenance or plowing.
*** The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, to Mammoth and the Upper Mammoth Terrace, to Tower Junction, and to the Northeast Entrance remains OPEN to wheeled vehicles Year Round.
Please note that in WINTER, US Highway 212 is CLOSED just east of Cooke City, Montana. You CANNOT travel east of Cooke City, Montana in late fall or winter. This highway opens to east west travel in spring as soon as road conditions allow. Normally, east west travel on this highway ceases in October due to snow.
| Opens | Closes |
| 11 May - Fri - 8:00 am | 05 Nov - Mon - 8:00 am |
* May open earlier if conditions allow.
** These dates have been set by the National Park Service - date and time may vary due to weather **
*** The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, to Mammoth and the Upper Mammoth Terrace, to Tower Junction, and to the Northeast Entrance remains OPEN to wheeled vehicles Year Round.
Please note that in WINTER, US Highway 212 is CLOSED just east of Cooke City, Montana. You CANNOT travel east of Cook City, Montana in late fall or winter. This highway opens to east west travel in spring as soon as road conditions allow. Normally, east west travel on this highway ceases in October due to snow.
| Opens | Closes |
| 20 Apr - Fri - 8:00 am | 05 Nov - Mon - 8:00 am |
** These dates have been set by the National Park Service - date and time may vary due to weather or other conditions **
*** The North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, to Mammoth and the Upper Mammoth Terrace, to Tower Junction, and to the Northeast Entrance remains OPEN to wheeled vehicles Year Round.
Please note that in WINTER, US Highway 212 is CLOSED just east of Cooke City, Montana. You CANNOT travel east of Cook City, Montana in late fall or winter. This highway opens to east west travel in spring as soon as road conditions allow. Normally, east west travel on this highway ceases in October due to snow.
Campgrounds close on the morning of the dates listed.
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