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Find Your Space in Yellowstone This Summer

Welcome Back to Adventure

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The COVID-19 crisis has upended everything. But for those ready to travel again, Yellowstone National Park and the community of Gardiner, Montana, might be exactly what you’re looking for: wide open spaces, plenty of natural wonder, and easy access for those on a grand American road trip. Here’s some helpful information to help you plan your summer adventure.  

We’re open and we can’t wait to see you.

Gardiner, Montana

What To Expect

Because of health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, some services in and around Yellowstone National Park are reduced. Here are some of the things you can expect to find when you travel to the area. 

In Montana, it’s important to:

  • Wear a Mask
  • Maintain Social Distancing (at least 6 ft. apart)
  • Wash Hands/Use Hand Sanitizer
  • Don’t Touch Your Face
  • Cover Coughs & Sneezes

In Gardiner, Montana

Here at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, you’ll find small-town Montana charm, natural splendor, and abundant wildlife. Our beautiful landscape—coupled with a colorful history of trappers, miners, and mountain men—make Gardiner a unique “home on the range” for visitors and residents alike.

Split by the mighty Yellowstone River and nestled between the Absaroka-Beartooth and Gallatin mountain ranges, Gardiner is surrounded on all sides by approximately 10 million acres of public lands. Year round access to Yellowstone’s Northern Range,truly differentiates Gardiner from other Yellowstone gateway communities. 

Whether you seek the quiet splendor of wildlife watching in winter or the thrill of whitewater rafting in summer, we welcome you to stay like a local—hike, soak, ski, fish, raft, and explore our little piece of Big Sky Country

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Inside Yellowstone National Park

While you’ll find lodging, dining, and shopping options throughout the park, many venues are operating at reduced capacity. Expect longer-than-usual waits, and consider finding places to eat and stay outside the park in the town of Gardiner, Montana.

  • Lodging
    Lodging
    • Mammoth Hot Springs: June 1
    • Old Faithful Lodge: June 8
    • Old Faithful Snow Lodge: June 8
    • Lake Yellowstone Hotel: June 17
    • Lake Lodge: June 17
    • Canyon Lodge: June 19
    • Old Faithful Inn, Grant Village, and Roosevelt Lodge are closed but may reopen later in 2020 if conditions allow.
    • Only cabins with private bath are scheduled to open.
  • Campgrounds

    Operated by Yellowstone National Park Lodges

    • Madison: June 15
    • Bridge Bay: June 17
    • Grant Village: June 17
    • Canyon: June 19
    • Fishing Bridge RV Park will remain closed through the fall of 2021

    Operated by National Park Service

    • Indian Creek: July 1
    • Lewis Lake: July 1
    • Mammoth: July 1
    • Norris: July 1
    • Pebble Creek: July 1
    • Slough Creek: July 1
    • Tower Fall: CLOSED ALL 2020

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Roam Responsibly

You can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Before you travel, make sure you’re aware of any local restrictions between you and your destination. Most importantly, if you feel sick, DON’T TRAVEL. Visitors who are sick will be asked not to enter Yellowstone National Park. Additionally, travelers are encouraged to wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines.