Updated May 28, 2023

As a result of flooding and massive road damage, Yellowstone National Park initially closed all entrances to the park on June 13, 2022. Although a good amount of the flood damage has been repaired, there is still more work to do. Additionally, due to a record snowfall this winter, some areas of the park will open later than usual. Here’s what you need to know about the Yellowstone closure if you’re planning to visit in 2023

Road Updates After Yellowstone Closure

The North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana, and the road between the North Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs, which was initially closed after the flooding, is now open to vehicle traffic. Visitors are told to expect 30 minute delays this summer and fall due to ongoing flood repairs.

All of the other park roads have reopened.

Lodging & Dining Updates After Yellowstone Closure

After the oversnow season the Old Faithful Inn and Old Faithful Snow Lodge are now open.

The Mammoth Hotel is currently closed in order to repair flood damage to the wastewater treatment system. It is not expect to reopen before June 16, 2023. All reservations before that date will be cancelled and guests will receive a full refund. Guests with reservations after June 16, 2023 will be notified of the status of their reservations via e-mail. Guests who wish to cancel their reservations will receive a full refund.

There will be limited day lodge services in Mammoth until the hotel is reopened. The gift shop will be open, and prepackaged food will be available in the Map Room. Additionally, all day tours departing from Mammoth will be cancelled until the hotel reopens.

The 2023 opening dates for the remaining park hotels are listed below.

Canyon Lodge – May 19

Grant Lodge – May 26

Lake Lodge – June 10

Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins – May 12

Old Faithful Lodge – May 12

Roosevelt Cabins – June 2

For more information about lodging operations and opening and closing dates, visit https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/.

Additionally, some food service outlets that were once open all day are now only open for breakfast and dinner. Visitors are advised to pack along snacks to tide them over. Many in-park restaurants also now require dinner reservations. Plan ahead to avoid disappointment.

Delays Following the Yellowstone Closure

There will also be a few delays in 2023, due to construction and road repairs.

There will be 30 minute delays between Old Faithful and West Thumb until Oct. 31, due to road repairs.

There will be short traffic delays over the Yellowstone River Bridge until Fall 2026, due to bridge replacement.

Additionally, Norris Geyser Basin is closed due to heavy snow and dangerous conditions. A reopening date is not known at this time.

Check the park website for further details on these and other Yellowstone closures..

Resources

The best thing that potential Yellowstone visitors can do is to keep informed, as conditions in the park can change quickly.

Updates on road conditions are posted on the park website at https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/parkroads.htm.

Additionally, a recorded message about the current road conditions is available at (307) 344-2117.

For more information about access for wheelchair-users and slow walkers in Yellowstone, Glacier and Grand Teton National parks, visit www.barrierfreeyellowstone.com.

This article will be updated as conditions change.