The south loop of the park reopened on June 22, 2022, nine days after the flood event. As repairs continued, additional sections of road and backcountry trails opened throughout the summer.
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In October 2022, an alternative road reopened the park's north entrance to visitors and with it, tourism returned to Gardiner. One year later, Sholly said there is still a lot of work to do in Yellowstone as engineers work to restore access and find permanent solutions.
Yellowstone Will Take 3 – 5 Years To Fully Recover From Massive Flooding. Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly told Cowboy State Daily that it will take 3 - 5 years before Yellowstone fully recovers from the massive flood which hit the park last month.
It's really not hard to drive in Yellowstone; there are only a few road options, and you really can't get lost. The bigger challenge is knowing what attractions to stop at and how to plan out your day. You'll be met with many signs for different attractions on the way through the park. You can't stop at all of them!
What we're hearing is that rivers have reached their peak for 2023. We always anticipate some level of flooding, but we do not anticipate the 500-year event that the park experienced [last June], Warthin continued. That's good news for the tourists hoping to enjoy the wonderous beauty that the park has to offer.
Simply driving the entire distance, whether going clockwise or counter, could take four to seven hours. And even if the speed limit is 45 mph, you'll want to take your sweet time, especially around the winding turns, epic scenery and stopped traffic due to wildlife in or near the road.