Yellowstone National Park will reopen the south loop beginning Wednesday, June 22. The south loop includes the East (Cody, Wyoming), South (Grand Teton/Jackson, Wyoming), and West (West Yellowstone, Montana) entrances, while the north loop will remain closed for the season.
Public entry to the south loop will be done using an Alternate License Plate System. Visitors should pay close attention to the status of road conditions, as many roads around and within the park may remain closed. Road status and up-to-date weather conditions can be followed here.
Current commercial use operators with active commercial use permits will be allowed to enter regardless of license plate number. This includes commercial tours and stock groups. Visitors with proof of overnight reservations in the park will be permitted to enter regardless of license plate number. This includes hotels, campgrounds, and backcountry reservations.
The National Park Service will spend $50 million on repairs which will restore access to about 80 percent of the park within two weeks.
Surrounding Communities and Experiences to Explore
Wyoming gateway cities to the park and other towns and attractions around Wyoming remain open. There are various experiences throughout the Cowboy State; here are a few to consider:
- Northeast and Northwest Wyoming: The communities of Cody, Powell, Lovell, Thermopolis, Greybull, Sheridan, and Gillette are brimming with historical sites and western accommodations, including the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Wyoming Dinosaur Center, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Bighorn National Forest and much more.
- Cody: Located 65 miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone, Buffalo Bill’s Cody is helping visitors rebook lodging by calling 307-586-1574 or 307-586-1571.
- Southwest Wyoming: The communities of Jackson, Dubois, Pinedale, Rock Springs, and Evanston provide abundant wildlife and outdoor recreation opportunities, including Grand Teton National Park, Shoshone National Forest, Fremont Lake, and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. In Dubois, visit the recently opened National Museum of Military Vehicles.
- Central Wyoming: The communities of Lander, Riverton, Casper, and Rawlins are known for culinary offerings and cultural experiences in the state, including the Wind River Hotel and Casino, fly-fishing on the North Platte River, Sinks Canyon State Park, and the Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum.
- Southeast Wyoming: The communities of Cheyenne, Laramie, Saratoga, Torrington, and Douglas are where history leads to adventure, with sites including natural hot springs, Oregon Trail Ruts, Vedauwoo National Recreation Area, Terry Bison Ranch, and much more.
Wyoming State Parks: Wyoming State Parks offer several outdoor recreation and camping opportunities across the state, including hiking, biking, fishing, paddle boarding, and much more. For a full list of state parks and to make a reservation, visit wyoparks.wyo.gov.
Wyoming Wonder Map: Explore one place to easily map out Wyoming adventures. With a few taps, visitors can populate this interactive map with the attractions, hiking trails, camping sites, and more. Find more at travelwyoming.com/map.
Visitors are encouraged to stay up to date by visiting Yellowstone National Park’s alerts page frequently and signing up to receive Yellowstone road alerts by texting ‘82190’ to 888-777 or call 307-344-2117 for recorded information.
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