What month does Yellowstone close?

Fall: The Beartooth Highway (east of Cooke City) and Dunraven Pass (between Tower Junction and Canyon) typically close around mid October (weather dependent). By early November, ALL park roads close (with exception of the road between the North Entrance and the Northeast Entrance).



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Flights to the nearest major airport — that of Jackson Hole, Wyoming — are typically cheapest between November and March, which is the park's low season. Prices for lodging begin to drop after Labor Day, once the summer crowds have diminished and children are back in school.

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At three years old I would do what you and your husband would enjoy most. Your child will enjoy Yellowstone I'm sure, but she will likely not remember the trip, and you'll probably want to take her back when she is older- like 6- 8 or older.

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Old Faithful Geyser in Winter There is something extra special about seeing Old Faithful geyser erupt in winter. If you time it right, you may be the only person there. The geyser's reliable timetable persists through winter, with eruptions creating a mesmerizing contrast against the snowy surroundings.

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