Updated: 4/2/2026
Please be aware of the upcoming National Park Service construction on the Gardner River High Bridge, beginning April 13, 2026. The bridge is located 0.5 miles southeast of Mammoth Hot Springs toward Tower Junction.
What this means for you:
Vehicle restrictions during construction: Oversized or overweight vehicles cannot cross the bridge while barriers are in place:
Please plan routes and schedules accordingly, allow extra travel time, and remind drivers to proceed slowly and watch for construction crews.
The project includes structural repairs, joint replacement, painting, and new concrete guard walls to extend the bridge’s service life.
Road condition updates:
Yellowstone National Park Lodges operates on a contactless/cashless payment platform. This provides an easier, faster, and more secure way to pay at our retail, restaurant, and lodging locations throughout the park.
Posted: 12/04/2025
The National Park Service (NPS) is rolling out updates to entrance fees and passes starting January 1, 2026. These changes will affect all visitors to Yellowstone National Park, including our guests with lodge and/or activity reservations.
Please visit the National Park Service Website for the most up-to-date information.
Update for Summer 2026
Guests staying at the Old Faithful Inn in the West Wing in 2026 may experience some construction noise due to the National Park Service (NPS) efforts to rehabilitate a historic building nearby.
Learn more about the current status of park roads and road construction in Yellowstone.
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The weather in Yellowstone can change quickly and can deviate considerably from the forecast, so prepare for all conditions when planning your adventure.
Learn MoreFor up-to-date park road info, call 307-344-2117 for a recorded message or sign up for SMS text alerts by texting 82190 to 888-777.
Winter weather may affect travel to and in Yellowstone National Park. With the exception of the northeast entrance road, all interior park roads are closed to personal vehicles. Park roads may close intermittently due to severe weather, including heavy snow and ice.
Please regularly visit the live NPS road report for more information. You can also call 307-344-2117 for recorded information and/or sign up for road updates by texting “82190” to 888777.
For more information on roads outside the park, please visit: Montana Road Report and Wyoming Road Report.
You can find the latest information on Yellowstone National Park conditions, including other park services, roads, weather, and more here.
The following websites provide information regarding winter road conditions, construction delays, and other travel restrictions.