The Canyon Lodge is the largest lodging facility within Yellowstone National Park. The Canyon Lodge Cabins offer easy access to everything the Canyon Lodge has to offer while staying in a great cabin.
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Canyon Lodge Western Cabins: Rustic Comfort in Yellowstone
Canyon Lodge Cabins is located in the heart of Yellowstone National Park. This provides easy access to the entire park and makes a great base camp to explore all of Yellowstone's attractions. You will be close to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls), a short drive to the mud volcano area, and Hayden Valley for incredible wildlife viewing.
All of Yellowstone's attractions in the park can be reached on a day trip before making your way back to Canyon Village.
This lodge is perfect for those wanting to spend time in the park and not have to change hotels.
Canyon Lodge Room Types and Amenities
Western Cabins
The Western Cabins feature two Queen-sized beds, a full bathroom, and heat. Rooms do not have air-conditioning, TV, or radio, and cooking is not allowed. Some may consider this a negative, but there is so much to see and do in Yellowstone.
Lodge Amenities
- Coffee Maker
- Hairdryer
- Alarm clock
- Fan
- Shared Porch
- Non-smoking and Non-Vaping in all lodge rooms and cabins.
- Select cabins are pet-friendly
My experience staying in a Canyon Lodge Western Cabin
We stayed in Cabin number 47, a 2 queen bed Western Cabin at the Canyon Lodge. The cabins are located just down from the main lodge buildings in a circle pattern. There is parking in front of the majority of cabins, but it is first to come first to get a close parking space.
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The cabin had 2 queen beds with wooden benches at the end of the beds, a shared nightstand, and lights over each bed. There is a large table with two chairs and a bright light right overhead. One warning: the light over the table is low, and you can easily get blinded if you get too close to it.
The cabin also has a wooden dresser and a recycling/garbage container.
There is a private bathroom with a nice-sized shower/tub combo. The shower has shampoo, conditioner, and body wash available in it that actually smell great. The sink is right outside of the toilet/shower area and has soap and lotion, plus the world-famous Yellowstone bear soap.
We had a great view out over the trees and a grassy area. Our room was at the back of the cabin and was pretty quiet most of the night. We could hear people beeping their car alarms at the end of the day, but after everyone was in their cabins, it was really quiet.
We woke up to birds chirping outside the windows, which was amazing. The cabins do not have air conditioning, so leaving the windows open or using the fan in the room is a great way to cool them down.
The beds were firm, like most Yellowstone Lodging, and had three small pillows on each bed. If you are someone who likes a lot of pillows or a large pillow, you may want to bring one with you.
We were really impressed with how large the Western Cabin room was. There was more than enough space to spread out and relax.
Staying in the Canyon area is great for being able to access Hayden Valley or head anywhere in Yellowstone National Park.
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Dining in Canyon Village
The Canyon Village area offers several dining options to choose from. They really don't have a formal sit-down dining option, but they have several options to choose from, as well as Ice Cream & specialty coffees.
Canyon Lodge Eatery
The Canyon Lodge Eatery is set up like a food hall with several stations where you can choose what to eat, including a Grab 'n Go, Slow Fast Food, and Fresh Wok sections. It's perfect for families where everyone wants something different.
Canyon Lodge Falls Cafe
The Canyon Falls Cafe has to-go sandwiches, salads, and snacks. They also have specialty coffee drinks and sustainably produced wine and beer.
Canyon Lodge Ice Creamery
What tastes great after a hard day of exploring Yellowstone? Ice Cream! Especially when their vendor is Big Dipper. Trust me when I say this, YUMMM! We had the Huckleberry, and it was everything I could have hoped for! Big Dipper also has a Mexican Chocolate that I have been known to drive 3 hours one way for!
Canyon Lodge Washburn Lookout
The Washburn Lookout is located in the Canyon Washburn Lodge. They offer snacks, sandwiches, and beverages throughout the day.
Planning Your Stay at Canyon Lodge Cabins
Check-in Time - 4 pm
Check out Time - 11 am
Smoking - All rooms and facilities at Yellowstone National Park are non-smoking.
Cooking is prohibited in all accommodations.
Wifi - Wifi, Internet, and cell service in Yellowstone are limited or nonexistent.
Televisions, microwaves, radios, rollaway beds, swimming pools, and air conditioners are not available.
GPS Coordinates - 44.7325815, -110.4862002
Address - 41 Clover Ln, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Canyon Lodge Map
Yellowstone National Park Tours and Activities
Ultimate Audio Tours: Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton, & Banff
⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 2 Days | 🔊Check Rates and Availability
Embark on a wonderous journey through Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier, and Banff, where mother nature's beauty is on full display. Gaze up at the Grand Teton's majestic snow-capped peaks, witness Yellowstone's explosive geysers, experience Glacier's ancient ice formations, and visit Banff's famous hot springs. This bundle is of self-guided driving tours has it all!
4-Hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4 hours | 🛶Check Rates and Availability
Admire the tree-fringed banks, beaches, and thermal pools of Yellowstone Lake from the water on this morning tour.
After a kayak lesson and time to familiarize yourself with your kayak, set out to explore the West Thumb with your guide. You will paddle for approximately two miles along the West Thumb Geyser Basin as you look for elk and bear along the lakeshore and marvel at the steaming geysers in this incredible area of the park!
Kayak Day Paddle on Yellowstone Lake
⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 5 hours | 🛶Check Rates and Availability
Explore the rocky shores and tranquil waters of Yellowstone Lake on a half-day kayak tour with a professional guide. Climb into either a single or double kayak and then set out to discover the beauty of Yellowstone Lake at a relaxed pace. Paddle beside the West Thumb Geyser Basin to see incredible geothermal features, and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. No previous kayaking experience is necessary.
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Hiking Adventure Full Day with Lunch
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6 hours | 🥾Check Rates and Availability
Step away from the crowds and experience the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone like never before on this guided small-group hike. Led by a professional naturalist guide, the adventure takes you along the South Rim Trail, offering breathtaking views of the canyon's towering rock walls, thundering waterfalls, and diverse landscapes.
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Yellowstone Attractions near Canyon Lodge
- Canyon Village Visitor Education Center
- Canyon Village: Restaurants, gift shops, gas station, etc.
- Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the largest waterfall in Yellowstone.
- Hayden Valley - Explore one of the best places in Yellowstone to see wildlife.
- Yellowstone Lake - There are 141 miles of shoreline surrounding Yellowstone Lake. The perfect place for a picnic or soaking in the views.
- West Thumb Geyser Basin - Explore amazing geysers and colorful pools next to Yellowstone Lake.
- Yellowstone Waterfalls - There are a couple of great waterfalls near Canyon Lodge
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Additional Yellowstone National Park Information & Resources
National Park Lodges available in Yellowstone National Park
There are nine National Park Lodges with over 2,000 rooms available in Yellowstone National Park. We suggest staying at a couple different lodges in different areas to provide easy access to different portions of the park.
Two lodges are open year-round including:
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins
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The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel has hotel rooms and cabin accommodations. (Cabins are seasonal) and steps away from Mammoth Hot Springs and a great option for exploring Lamar Valley and wildlife viewing.
The Old Faithful Snow Lodge
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The Old Faithful Snow Lodge is a newer lodge in Yellowstone with several upgraded ammenities and just steps from Old Faithful, Geyser Hill, and the lower Geyser Basin!
Lodges that are open from late spring through fall include:
Canyon Lodge and Cabins:
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This is a modern lodge that is located in Canyon Village with several dining options, a visitor center, gift shop, and close to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls, Hayden Valley, and Norris Geyser Basin. Canyon Lodge has 400+ guest rooms spread across 5 hotel-style lodges, with 100+ cabins being more rustic accommodations.
Grant Village Lodge
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You will love the EPIC views of Lake Yellowstone from the Lodge's two restaurants (make sure to get advance reservations for dinner) as the sunset is pretty epic and registered guests to the Grant Village Lodge can make reservations before anyone else! THe lodge is also in close proximity to Lake Yellowstone, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Lower Geyser Basin and Old Faithful, and Hayden Valley! Grant Village Lodge features 300 guest rooms spread across 6 two-story, hotel-style lodges.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins
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I like to describe the Lake Yellowstone Hotel as understated luxury with amazing views of the lake. It is also close to Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Falls. lodge that has hotel room-style and cabin accommodations.
Lake Lodge Cabins:
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I love staying in these cabins because everytime I have stayed here, it seems like there is wildlife everywhere, especially elk and bison! Thre is186 very cozy cabins located near Lake Yellowstone lodge.
Old Faithful Inn
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The Old Faithful Inn is arguably the pinnacle of all National Park Lodges! It is a right-of-passage to stay here, especially for fans of the parks, especially fans of the lodges and the National Park Rustic "Parkitecture" design. If you can't get a room here, make sure to at least stop in and check out the lobby and perhaps have lunch in the dining room.
Old Faithful Lodge
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These Cabin accommodations are located about as close as you can get to Old Faithful itself! You can also walk right out and take the Geyser Hill Trail, a must for any first time visitor to Yellowstone.
Roosevelt Lodge and Cabins
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These Cabin accommodations is the closest lodging in the park you can get to Lamar Valley! Caution, these rooms are hard to get as they are very popular. They also have an Old West Dinner Cookout, offer horseback rides, and Stagecoach Adventures.
Lodging near Yellowstone NP
Lodging options in West Yellowstone, Montana
Gray Wolf Inn & Suites islocated close to the park's West Entrance, and provides a firepit, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. They also offer a hot tub, free WIFI and a business center.
Stage Coach Inn has a free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. They also have a sauna, free WIFI, a gym, and a 24-hour business center.
Yellowstone Westgate Hotel offers a free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. They also have a hot tub, free WIFI, and a business center.
Brandin' Iron Inn is located close to the park's West Entrance, provides free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby and free WIFI.
Kelly Inn West Yellowstone - free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a firepit. They also have a hot tub. free WIFI, laundry facilities and a business center.
Lodging options in Gardiner, Montana
Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel this campground has coffee/tea and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. All 17 accommodations boast heated floor (bathroom) and offer Wi-Fi and 8 bathrooms. Other amenities available to guests include memory foam beds, premium bedding, and rainfall showerheads. Private bathrooms are not ensuite.
Super 8 by Wyndham Gardiner provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Click on the maps below to see additional hotels and vacation rentals near Yellowstone NP.
Yellowstone National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Snowmobile - $30.00 Entry for one driver and one passenger (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$20.00 for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)
$20.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons) ($25.00 plus $20.00 per person)
$125.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$200.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats
$300.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Additional Resources
Yellowstone Lodging Guide -Check out all of the lodges you can stay in while visiting Yellowstone NP.
Yellowstone Camping Guide - Check out all of the campgrounds available within the park.
Things to do Yellowstone - Check out all of the top things to do in the park.
Yellowstone Facts - Learn more about the unique features in Yellowstone.
Free National Park Days - Check out all of the days the National Park Service waives park entrance fees.
National Parks in Wyoming - Check out all of the parks you can visit while in Wyoming.
Grand Teton Guide -Learn more about this amazing park.
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