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Sylvan Pass: East Entrance Road, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Photo: Neal Herbert for Yellowstone National Park from Yellowstone NP, USA

Drives Wyoming Jackson Hole, Grand Teton and Yellowstone

Sylvan Pass: East Entrance Road

US 14, US 16, US 20 · East Entrance → Fishing Bridge

Sweeping25 mi40 min2,500 ft climbHigh point ≈ 8,600 ftOne way
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The drive

The East Entrance Road is the way into Yellowstone from Cody. This drive starts just inside the East Entrance, climbs over Sylvan Pass, passes Sylvan Lake just below the pass, and then runs along the north shore of Yellowstone Lake to Fishing Bridge.

The road branches off the Grand Loop near the Lake Hotel area, crosses the Yellowstone River at Fishing Bridge, and continues east to Cody, linking the park to Cody.

It is 24.8 miles and about 40 minutes. The park has closed the road for avalanche danger in spring.

Along the way

  1. East Entrance
  2. Sylvan Pass
  3. Fishing Bridge
Elevation
2,500 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 8,600 ft
East EntranceFishing Bridge
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
East EntranceFishing Bridge
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The East Entrance road over Sylvan Pass is closed to regular vehicles in winter, and opening dates depend on weather.
  • In spring the park has closed the road for periods because of avalanche danger, so check status before you go.
  • Yellowstone charges an entrance fee: $35 for a private vehicle, good for seven days.

Closed to cars from November 1 to about May 1. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Yellowstone National Park: park road status.

Questions about this drive

When is Sylvan Pass open?

The East Entrance Road over Sylvan Pass is seasonal. It closes to regular vehicles in winter, so check the park road status page before you go.

How long does the East Entrance Road take?

East Entrance to Fishing Bridge over Sylvan Pass is 24.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes.

Why does the East Entrance Road close in spring?

The park has closed it temporarily for avalanche danger near Sylvan Pass after heavy snow and warm weather.

Is there a fee to drive Sylvan Pass?

Yes. The road is inside Yellowstone, where a private vehicle pass is $35 and lasts seven days.

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Map of Sylvan Pass: East Entrance Road, from East Entrance to Fishing Bridge