Lone Star Fire Update

The Lone Star Fire burning approximately 3 miles southeast of Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, was estimated at 763 acres Tuesday night and is spreading to the northeast, away from the Old Faithful area. The lightning caused fire was reported early Saturday night after a week of heavy lightning activity and very high fire danger. All entrances to the park remain open and the Old Faithful developed area and West Thumb Geyser Basin are fully open.

The Grand Loop Road south of Old Faithful between Old Faithful and West Thumb Junction remains closed temporarily due to proximity to the fire, impacts from smoke, and increased fire traffic. Many of the trails leading to Shoshone Lake and Lone Star Geyser are closed. Hikers are encouraged to talk to park staff for alternate hiking opportunities or visit the park’s backcountry situation report online. Current road information within Yellowstone can be accessed here: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/conditions.htm