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Contact: Linda Veress, (307) 344-2015
- Crews finished repairs to the boardwalks ahead of schedule, and Artists Paintpots are now open.
Temporary closure of Artists Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park
Date of release: October 8, 2024
- Effective immediately, the parking lot, trail and boardwalks at Artists Paintpots, located south of Norris Junction in the western part of Yellowstone, is temporarily closed for repairs.
- There is no access to the hydrothermal features and mudpots during the closure, which will last up to two weeks.
- Crews will repair the accessible boardwalk ramp, ensuring visitor safety and access from the parking lot to the trail network.
Last updated: October 11, 2024