Yellowstone National Park

ID,MT,WY

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Today, millions of people come here each year to camp, hike, and enjoy the majesty of the park.

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WEATHER INFO

Yellowstone's weather can vary quite a bit, even in a single day. In the summer, daytime highs can exceed 70°F (21°C), only to drop 20 or more degrees when a thunderstorm rolls through. It can snow during any month of the year, and winter lows frequently drop below 0°F (-18°C), especially at night. Bring a range of clothing options, including a warm jacket and rain gear, even in the summer.

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Great Falls, Montana

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Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 3,500 square miles in the northwest corner of Wyoming (3% of the park is in Montana and 1% is in Idaho). Yellowstone has five entrance stations, and several are closed to regular vehicles during winter. It takes many hours to drive between these entrances, so be sure to check the status of roads at the entrance you intend to use while planning your trip and before you arrive.

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Traffic Delays - Yellowstone River Bridge

Expect up to 30-minute delays on the Yellowstone River Bridge, near Tower Junction, while crews perform paving operations. Crews will work during the day until August 7, and at night from August 9-15. Dates and times are subject to change based on weather.

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Osprey Falls Trail Temporary Closure

The Osprey Falls Trail, located near Bunsen Peak south of Mammoth, will be temporarily closed for critical trail repair work July 28–Aug. 4, 2026. The trail will be closed all day on July 30-July 31 and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. all other days during this period. The Old Bunsen Peak Road will remain open.

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Madison, Firehole, and Gibbon Rivers Closed to Fishing

The following rivers and their tributaries are closed to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low flows: Madison River, Firehole River, and Gibbon River.

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Traffic Delays - Gibbon River Bridge

Expect up to 15-minute delays on Gibbon River Bridge from July 9 through late-July while crews repair the railing.

PARK CLOSURE

Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion

The parking lot, boardwalk, and Firehole River at Biscuit Basin, located north of Old Faithful, is closed to all travel until further notice due to the possibility of another event at the site of a hydrothermal explosion that occurred July 23, 2024.

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Traffic Delays - Gardner River High Bridge

Expect a single lane of traffic with up to 15-minute delays, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 through late October 2026. Oversized/overweight vehicles (8'6"+ wide, 75'+ long, 80,000 lbs+ gross vehicle weight) will not be able to cross the bridge during this time.

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Vehicle Entrance Reservation Not Needed

Although an entrance pass is required to enter Yellowstone National Park, vehicle reservations are not needed. You are encouraged to purchase an entrance pass before arriving, but you may also purchase passes at any entrance station upon arrival.

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