2022

Record Flooding in Yellowstone National Park

By Emma Heller

A section of road between Gardiner, MT and Mammoth Hot Springs that has been washed away from the flooding.

NPS / Doug Kraus

On June 13, 2022 Yellowstone National Park, Southwestern Montana and Central Montana sustained record-breaking flooding. Yellowstone Scenic Tours is waiting for more information while our communities and officials assess the damages from these devastating floods.

The Park is working as quickly and efficiently as possible to reopen the West Entrance and Lower Loop safely.  There are many road repairs as well as wastewater treatment facilities and electrical issues to consider.  In addition, they must determine how to regulate the number of visitors as 50% of the Park cannot handle the expected number of visitors under normal conditions.  

Yellowstone National Park does not have a reopen date at this time.  They are closed until further notice as they evaluate the extent of the damage and begin repairs.  You can find updates on the National Park Service website.

At this time, we do not know the long-term effects. The Park will reopen, but we do not know when or what it will look like when it does open.  We still plan to operate in Yellowstone Park and provide tours when the Park service determines it can safely open.

We will certainly be in touch as we learn more and if it impacts your tour.  A full refund will be offered if it is not possible to tour in Yellowstone.  We are also able to offer a full refund for any cancellation related to this situation. 

We are heartbroken to see these communities effected by these historic floods. Many lost homes, had their homes flooded and jobs have been lost for the summer. These communities rely on your visits to the area and summer visitation to survive.

Please consider making donations to the following relief funds and thank you for all your support.

Thank you for understanding these unforeseen circumstances, your support and your business. We hope to be continuing tours in our favorite national park as soon as we are able.