North Entrance WebCam at Gardiner, Montana
Yellowstone National Park

The North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park located at Gardiner, Montana is the Only Entrance that is Open Year Round. From the North Entrance you can travel north on US 89 to Livingston, Montana or south into Yellowstone. During the Spring, Summer, and Fall you can travel from the North Entrance to the Northeast Entrance and east on US 212. In late Fall US 212 closes to eastern vehicle travel due to snow and ice. US 212 is not maintained for vehicle travel in winter and will not open until late spring when it is plowed open. During the winter the road from the North Entrance to the Northeast Entrance is plowed and maintained for winter vehicle travel. In the winter, you can travel from the North Entrance to Mammoth Hot Springs, from Mammoth to the Tower / Roosevelt Junction and from the Junction through Lamar Valley to the Northeast Entrance at Silver Gate, and Cooke City, Montana.

The North Entrance is open year round, the other four (4) entrances: East, Northeast, South and West are open seasonally. The West Entrance is the first seasonal entrance to open in spring, usually the third (3rd) Friday in April at 8:00 am. The East, Northeast, and South Entrances open a few weeks after the West Entrance (depending on snow removal conditions). You can find the Entrance Opening and Closing Dates listed on the Schedule Page.

The Roosevelt Arch, the formal North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park at Gardiner, Montana, has a rich history within a park that is steeped in historical associations. Its creation is intertwined with the Northern Pacific Railway (NPR) and the story of regional transportation; with the work of renowned army engineer Hiram Chittenden and the long involvement of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Yellowstone; with the conservation achievements and irrepressible personality of Theodore Roosevelt; with the honored traditions of the Masons of Montana; and with the communities, colorful characters, and business interests of Gardiner and Mammoth Hot Springs. NPS Information.

Key Details About the North Entrance: Location: Gardiner, MT (about 1.5 hours from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport). Operating Hours: Open 24/7 for vehicles year-round, allowing access between Gardiner and Silver Gate, Montana and Cooke City, Montana via Mammoth Hot Springs. Roosevelt Arch: Dedicated in 1903 by Theodore Roosevelt, it stands as an iconic photo spot. Attractions Nearby: Mammoth Hot Springs, Boiling River, and the Lamar Valley (best for wildlife viewing). Amenities: The nearby town of Gardiner provides lodging, dining, gas, and fly shops.

North Entrance WebCam Looking West - Traffic Entering Yellowstone

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North Entrance WebCam Looking at Electric Peak

Mammoth Webcam Looking at the Parade Grounds and Mammoth Terraces

Historic Roosevelt Arch

These WebCam Images are provided by the NPS, and the USGS.

(North) = Closest Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.