Lake Lodge Cabins - Yellowstone National Park

The Lake Lodge in Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of cabins. The Lake Lodge is perfectly placed for exploring Yellowstone Lake and seeing Elk.

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Lake Lodge Cabins - Yellowstone National Park

The Lake Lodge is located on the shores of Lake Yellowstone and has 186 cabins. There are recently renovated Western and Frontier cabins along with basic Pioneer Cabins.

Don't miss the gorgeous large porch that has rocking chairs perfectly placed for looking out over Yellowstone Lake.

The main lodge also has a gift shop, lounge, and two great fireplaces with chairs for relaxing.

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Western Cabin 2 Queens

The Yellowstone Lake Lodge Cabin we stayed in had 2 queen beds, a shared nightstand, a larger dining/work table, and a dresser with a private bathroom.

These cabins are great! They are located in the perfect location for exploring the West Thumb Geyser Basin, Hayden Valley, and Yellowstone Lake.

Lake Lodge Cabin Map

I will say that the bed mattresses are very firm. They had two small pillows for each bed so if you are someone who loves pillows you may need to request more or bring your own pillow.

There is no air conditioning in the cabins but there is a fan. We were able to open the window and sliding glass door before we went to bed to get some cross ventilation with a plug-in fan to cool the cabin down.

We did find the sliding glass door was unlocked when we first got to the cabin. This is well worth checking before you leave any gear or your stuff in the cabin and head out to explore.

Overnight the cabin was really quiet and peaceful. When I got up in the middle of the night you could see hundreds of stars glowing.

The bathroom has a deep tub with a shower and toilet. The sink is just outside the bathroom near the main room. The shower had amazing water pressure!

The tub is fairly deep so if you have any knee or mobility restrictions it may be hard to step up into.

One tip is to not judge the cabins by how they look on the outside. The grounds are a bit worn and the road does have quite a few potholes. The buildings look warn and kind of blah but trust me the insides are fantastic.

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We did not see a ton of electrical outlets in the room so you may want a charging bar if you need to charge multiple camera batteries or phones.

There is no television or telephone in the room.

Outside the sliding glass door, there was one Adirondack chair.

We stayed in a Western Cabin with two Queen beds.

Western Cabins have private baths with a shower or tub/shower, toilet, and sink.

This is one of our favorite cabins in Yellowstone National Park.

Frontier Cabin

Frontier Cabins have one or two double beds, bathrooms include shower, toilet, and sink.

Pioneer Cabins

Pioneer Cabins were built in the 1920s and are being renovated during 2020. The Pioneer Cabins have one or two double beds, bathrooms include shower, toilet, and sink.

Things to know

Check-in Time - 4 pm

Check out Time - 11 am

Park entrance fees are not included in your reservation and are payable upon arrival at the park entrance.

Accessibility - ADA rooms are available (Call us at 307-344-7311 regarding ADA units and larger room sizes)

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 - 44.5550856, -110.3957481

Address - 459 Lake Village Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

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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Nearby Yellowstone Attractions

Yellowstone Lake - It is hard to believe that Yellowstone Lake covers 131.7 square miles and has 141 miles of shoreline.

Old Faithful - Old Faithful is one of the big icons of Yellowstone National Park.

Mud Volcano - Just up the road from West Thumb this is a great thermal area that has a really nice trail around it.

Hayden Valley - Explore one of the best places in Yellowstone to see wildlife.

Black Sand Basin - This is a great boardwalk trail through a thermal area near Old Faithful.

Biscuit Basin - 3 miles north of Old Faithful this geyser basin includes Jewel Geyser, Mustard Spring, Black Opal, and Sapphire Pools.

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone - See the largest waterfall in Yellowstone.

Yellowstone Waterfalls - There are a couple of great waterfalls near the Mud Volcano area.

Grand Teton National Park - From this part of Yellowstone, it is a fairly quick drive to the south entrance of Yellowstone and on to Grand Teton.

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Closest Visitor Centers

Grant Village

Fishing Bridge

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 five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

Additional Yellowstone National Park 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 National Park- Great info for planning your trip to the park.

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