Skip to content
Detail of Roosevelt Arch showing walkway where vandalism occured (28555353746)📷 Yellowstone National Park from Yellowstone NP, USA, Public domain

Roosevelt Arch

Gardiner, MT

History

The 1903 stone arch at Yellowstone’s north entrance, inscribed “For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People”. There is parking beside it on the edge of Gardiner, the only Yellowstone entrance open to cars all year.

Nearest town
Gardiner, MT
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.0292, -110.7086

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Chief Joseph Byway and Yellowstone’s northern range – Dead Indian Summit Overlook (2460 m) 10-9-2014© Paul Hermans · CC BY-SA 4.0
296
National park loops

Chief Joseph Byway and Yellowstone’s northern range

173 mi9 stops4 days

Nearby

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – The terraces and thermal pools of Mammoth Hot Springs - Flickr - Matt Lavin (1)© Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Editor's pick
Nature

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Yellowstone, WY
Tower Fall – Sunny hill (33763954695)© Christian Collins · CC BY-SA 2.0
Nature

Tower Fall

Yellowstone, WY
Yellowstone National Park (WY, USA), Norris Geyser Basin -- 2022 -- 2680© Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature

Norris Geyser Basin

Yellowstone, WY
Artist Point, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone – Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from Artist Point© Arbitrarily0 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Editor's pick
Views

Artist Point, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Yellowstone, WY

Campsites nearby

  • Indian CreekCampsite
    10 mi from Roosevelt Arch · 70 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Tower FallCampsite
    18 mi from Roosevelt Arch · 31 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Norris CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Roosevelt Arch
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Slough Creek CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Roosevelt Arch · 16 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Canyon CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Roosevelt Arch · 273 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tiny Town CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Roosevelt Arch · 10 pitches
    Free
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Montana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Roosevelt Arch?

Roosevelt Arch is in Gardiner, MT, at GPS 45.0292, -110.7086. It is about 21 mi from Chico Hot Springs.

Can you camp near Roosevelt Arch?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rocky Mountain Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Roosevelt Arch?

Roosevelt Arch is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chief Joseph Byway and Yellowstone’s northern range.

What is there to see near Roosevelt Arch?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces (4 mi), Tower Fall (18 mi), Norris Geyser Basin (21 mi) and Artist Point, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (24 mi).

When is the best time to visit Roosevelt Arch?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)