Yellowstone Road and Highway Information May 4 2015

do something exhilarating today... May 2015 -  Rafting, Horseback riding and Zipline Adventures are in full swing here at Geyser Whitewater!  We are rafting the Gallatin River in Big Sky Montana everyday.  The closest rafting to West Yellowstone.   The Zipline Adventure Park in West Yellowstone is open on weekends and daily beginning May 9th. raftmontana.com Here is a quick update for Yellowstone Road and Highway Information  Have a great visit! Yellowstone Park Construction: Norris to Golden Gate: Expect traffic delays up to 30 minutes through Oct. 1. The entrance to Norris Campground will be closed, April 18-May 10 for construction activities. Zipline Park  in West Yellowstone Isa Lake Bridge Replacement Bridge: Closed until June 11 at 7:00 a.m. June 11 through September 10: expect traffic delays up to 30 minutes. Call 307-344-2117 for road updates. Yellowstone Road Status: Open: Mammoth to Old Faithful; Madison to West Entrance; Norris to Canyon. Open: Canyon Junction to Lake; Lake to East Entrance (Sylvan Pass). May 8: Lake to South Entrance; Tower Junction to Tower Fall. May 22: Tower Fall to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass); Beartooth Highway. June 11: Old Faithful to West Thumb (Craig Pass). For More info visit: http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/parkroads.htm Spending time in West Yellowstone?  Watch this fun video of the brand new Zipline Adventure Park.

Under the Stars....Where to camp on a Yellowstone Vacation

Camping during your Yellowstone Vacation can be easy but some pre planning is advised. Whether you are visiting Yellowstone or Big Sky you should be available to find all the info you need using the links provided here.

Inside Yellowstone there are 12 campgrounds total.  5 require reservations and 7 are first come first serve.  During July and August, competition for the first come first serve campgrounds can be severe. You will want to arrive early to get your spot.  Typically you can spend up to 14 days in a site and most all have water and restrooms.  Fishing Bridge campground is for hardsided units only and has full hookups.

When we camp in Yellowstone we like to stay at the same campground and use that as our basecamp. Packing up every day or two is a hassel and really no fun for kids.  Our favorite with kids is the Madison Junction Campground.  The river is nearby with open areas for play and hiking.  It is also within 1 hour of most of Yellowstone's highlights.

You can typically have campfires in all the campgrounds but sometimes fire restrictions may be in effect.  Know the rules before building a campfire.  Reservations, rates and further information can be found here.

Outside of of Yellowstone camping is available at both Forest Service and private campgrounds.  In West Yellowstone our favorite private campgrounds are the Grizzly RV Park, located right in West Yellowstone and the Madison Arm Campground, about 8 miles North of West Yellowstone.

Our preferred Forest Service campgrounds are Baker's Hole, just North of West Yellowstone and Red Cliff Campground 4 miles south of Big Sky on the Gallatin River.  Both are suitable for RV's and tenting.  Red Cliff is the best one if you are visiting Big Sky.

Questions?  Call a travel planner at Geyser Whitewater Expeditions for info.  800.914.9031 or email whitewater@rafmontana.com

Yellowstone Lodging Specials and Packages

Fantastic Adventure Packages in Big Sky Montana.  Includes Room and an adventure of your choice.  Visit the link below.  Visiting Yellowstone? Check out these great deals...

http://www.bigskyresort.com/Activities/Summer/Whitewater.asp