thermal · optional
Firehole Lake Drive
Great Fountain predictions still exist, but the drive is closed to cars and has no dedicated parking.
Firehole Lake Drive closed to vehicles
Do not attempt this stop. NPS says the road is open only to pedestrians and bicycles and has no dedicated parking.
Checked Jul 26, 2026
Firehole, Madison, and lower Gibbon closed to fishing
As of July 15, 2026, the Firehole and Madison rivers and tributaries, plus the Gibbon and tributaries downstream of Norris Campground, are fully closed to fishing after 80–86°F water and fish mortality.
Checked Jul 26, 2026
Yellowstone fire danger is HIGH
The dedicated NPS fire page and July 14 release list HIGH fire danger. No fire restrictions were in place when checked; both danger and restrictions can change.
Checked Jul 26, 2026
Parkwide chip sealing can move without notice
NPS says chip sealing can cause delays up to 30 minutes at various Yellowstone locations in 2026. Slow down on loose gravel and increase following distance.
Checked Jul 26, 2026
Chapter
Closed to vehicles: do not attempt
Narration
Closed to vehicles: do not attempt
What to notice
- Vehicle closure
- No dedicated parking
- Great Fountain prediction trap
Field notes
- Current access
- Closed to vehicles; foot and bicycle access only
- Parking
- No dedicated parking along the route