Road Maps
North Entrance
Near the gateway community of Gardiner, MT, the North Entrance is the only park entrance open to wheeled vehicles all year. November through April, the North Entrance provides the only access to Cooke City, MT. US Highway 212 east of Cooke City is closed to wheeled vehicles November through April. The road from Mammoth to Norris is open to wheeled vehicles from tlate April through early November, and to tracked oversnow vehicles from late December until early March. Closest airline service is Bozeman, MT. Services are available year around.
West Entrance
Adjacent to the town of West Yellowstone, MT, the West Entrance is open to wheeled vehicles from late April through early November, and to tracked oversnow vehicles from late December to mid-March. Closest airline service is West Yellowstone, MT, Bozeman, MT, Idaho Falls, ID, and Salt Lake City, UT. Services are available year around.
South & East Entrances
Open to wheeled vehicles from early May through early November, and to tracked oversnow vehicles from late December to mid-March. Limited services are available near the South and East Entrances. Closest airline service to the South Entrance is Jackson, WY and Cody, WY to the East Entrance.
Northeast Entrance
Near the gateway communities of Silver Gate and Cooke City, MT, this entrance is open year around for wheeled vehicle access to Cooke City through Gardiner, MT and the North Entrance. Opening dates for roads east of Cooke City vary from year to year, depending on the weather. The Beartooth Highway is open from Memorial Weekend to the following Columbus Day. Storms occasionally temporarily close the Beartooth Highway during this "open" period. Closest airline service is Billings, MT. Services are available year around.
For dates and road conditions, call 1-307-344-7381.
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