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Visitors should be aware that winter weather conditions can temporarily close some park roads at any time. Recorded information on road conditions is available 24 hours a day by calling (307) 344-2117.
The road between Tower Fall and Canyon over Dunraven Pass, and the Beartooth Highway from Long Lake to the summit at the Montana/Wyoming state line, are set to close for the season at 8 a.m. on Oct. 14. All other interior park roads close for the season at 8 a.m. on Nov. 3 in preparation for winter.
The road from Gardiner, Montana, at the park's North Entrance, to Cooke City, Montana, at the park's Northeast Entrance, is open to wheeled vehicles all year. This provides access to a wide range of recreational opportunities including wildlife viewing, fall hiking, and cross country skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter.
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All communities near and on the way to Yellowstone are open year ‘round, with local businesses offering a wide range of fall and winter recreation opportunities depending on the weather, including hiking, fishing, hunting, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.
Information on fall and winter lodging, camping, services, and activities near the park in the Montana communities of Gardiner, West Yellowstone, and Cooke City, is available by contacting their respective Chambers of Commerce or from Travel Montana at (800) 847-4868 or http://visitmt.com/.
Information on visiting the Wyoming communities of Cody and Jackson this fall and winter is available from their Chambers or Commerce, or by contacting Wyoming Travel and Tourism at 800-225-5996 or www.wyomingtourism.org.
