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    Published: Aug 13, 2025 · Updated: Aug 13, 2025 by JohnTillison · This post may contain affiliate links

    Yellowstone National Park Tours

    There are hundreds of Yellowstone National Park tours to choose from, giving visitors to America's greatest treasure several options to choose from!

    Yellowstone National Park Tours

    With so many tour options, finding the perfect tour can be challenging, especially if you're new to Yellowstone National Park and aren't aware of its enormous size. The last thing you would want to do is have a hotel/lodge in Gardiner and realize you have a tour that leaves out of West Yellowstone (1 hr 30 minutes away) or Jackson, Wyoming ( 4 hours away), especially when a similar type of tour departs from Gardiner.

    Beartooth Highway in Montana

    Yellowstone National Park self-driving audio tour Options

    Audio tours are an excellent option for those who like to discover the park on their own time and make their itinerary personalized to their choices. The best part is you still get to hear about the area and learn about the park!

    Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.6 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours to 1 day | 🔊Check Rates and Availability

    See the highlights of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park without worrying about going with a tour group. This audio tour lets you navigate to hear what you are interested in the most, or you can use a planned-out itinerary. Plus, this audio tour works even if your smartphone doesn't have service or WIFI.

    If you happen to come in through the park's Northeast Entrance, the Beartooth Highway is one of my favorite scenic drives in the US! It offers EPIC views and gives the open vastness feeling that I love so much about Montana!

    Beartooth Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 2-3 hours | 🔊Check Rates and Availability

    Explore the majestic Beartooth Highway with this self-guided tour that connects Red Lodge, Montana, to Cooke City, Montana, at Yellowstone's Northeast Entrance. This drive takes you to nearly 11,000 feet in elevation as you marvel at the breathtaking vistas from the top of the world and the striking formations of Pilot and Index Peak. Enjoy the serenity of Island Lake, explore alpine plateaus and lakes. The Beartooth Highway is typically open from Memorial Day to late September.

    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!

    Yellowstone Forever Buidling in Gardiner Montana
    Yellowstone Forever Building in Gardiner, Montana

    Yellowstone Forever Tours

    The Yellowstone Forever Headquarters building is just steps from Yellowstone's iconic Roosevelt Gate at the park's north entrance. You can also visit their store to find a wide range of items, including books, videos, maps, educational materials, entrance passes, souvenirs, and more! The best part is that a percentage of the proceeds support Yellowstone!

    Yellowstone Day Adventure
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    The Yellowstone Day Adventure tour is perfect for those looking to get out for a day in the park. Yellowstone Day Adventures are designed for those who want to focus on viewing and learning about wildlife along Yellowstone's famous northern range and Lamar Valley. Explore Yellowstone's diverse array of wildlife, including bears, elk, bison, wolves, bighorn sheep, moose, and pronghorn. Our high-powered optics will allow you to experience these animals as we observe them in their natural habitats.

    Yellowstone Winter Day Adventure
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours | ⛄Check Rates and Availability

    The Yellowstone Day Adventure tour is designed for those who want to focus on viewing and learning about wildlife along Yellowstone's famous northern range and Lamar Valley. Winters in Yellowstone offer a unique experience- fewer crowds and epic scenery across snow-covered landscapes. This tour stays close to the road as winter is the best time to view wolves in Yellowstone, and this tour is designed to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Join one of our winter field educators to get the most out of your Yellowstone winter experience!

    Wolf in Lamar Valley Yellowstone National Park USA
    Wolf in Lamar Valley Yellowstone National Park

    Yellowstone Tours from Gardiner, Montana (North Entrance)

    Gardiner makes a great base camp to explore Yellowstone! There are numerous camping and lodging options in Gardiner and the Mammoth Hot Springs Area of Yellowstone. There are also numerous restaurants and tour options to choose from.

    Yellowstone River 8-Mile Paradise Raft Trip
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 3 hours | 🛶Check Rates and Availability

    Experience Yellowstone from the water with a family-friendly half-day rafting trip, suitable for beginners and experienced rafters alike. You will make your way along an 8-mile (13km) stretch of river, passing through a mix of rapids and flat areas. You will also have a chance to stop for a swim along the way.

    E-Bike Tours in Yellowstone National Park (meet on location at Glen Creek)
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4-5 hours | 🚵 Check Rates and Availability

    The forested peaks, rocky canyons, and volcanic landscapes of Yellowstone National Park provide thrilling terrain for an adventure. With this tour, escape the main routes and explore backcountry trails on a moderately challenging bike tour. Look out for wildlife around Swan Lake Flats, admire views of Golden Gate Canyon, and cycle around Bunsen Peak.

    Yellowstone in a Day - Wildlife, Canyons, & Hot Springs
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 to 10 hours |  🚌 Check Rates and Availability

    Get the true Yellowstone experience when you explore the upper loop as you discover the park's wildlife, hot springs, waterfalls, and landscapes. This tour provides complimentary lunches and access to advanced optics.

    Fly Fishing in Yellowstone
    Fly Fishing in Yellowstone

    Yellowstone Tours from West Yellowstone, Montana (West Entrance)

    The West entrance to Yellowstone is located in West Yellowstone, Montana. It is the busiest entrance to the park due to its proximity to Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring. It is also a convenient entrance if you are flying into the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN). West Yellowstone also offers numerous amenities, including lodging, restaurants, and park tours.

    Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 11-12 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Leave the planning of a Yellowstone Adventure up to us and we'll have a spectacular day to savor in the world's first national park while you relax and take in the views. This tour focuses on Yellowstone's Lower Loop, including Hayden Valley, Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful, and Gibbon Falls. Pick-up and drop-off are at your hotel with a provided lunch.

    Full Day Private Wildlife/Geyser Tour from West Yellowstone
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8-10 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Geysers, lakes, and Bison: Oh my! Explore Yellowstone's South Loop on a private tour with an owner-operator who guides you to the best views and most abundant wildlife. Curate the perfect itinerary: stop wherever you want, take a short hike, stop by a visitor center, focus on wildlife or thermal features- this is your day, and they want to make it special. (West Yellowstone pickup)

    Full Day Private Fly Fishing in Yellowstone
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours |  🎣 Check Rates and Availability

    The local guides know the ins and outs of the river system within Yellowstone National Park. Not only are we equipped with the equipment, knowledge, and permits to provide you with some additional or new understanding of fly fishing and they come with a zest and love for the ecosystem in which we are bringing you into. We will strive to make sure this is an adventure you will never forget.

    Beginning of the Fairy Falls Trail Yellowstone National Park
    Hiking the Fairy Falls Trail in Yellowstone National Park

    Yellowstone Park Hiking Tours

    Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.7 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6 hours |  🥾Check Rates and Availability

    The lush riverside plains of the Lamar Valley are a wildlife watching hotspot within Yellowstone National Park. With this guided hike, you get to explore the natural landscapes as you venture off-road and seek out little-known spots, increasing your chances of seeing wildlife. Look out for buffalo, wolves, eagles, and other animals along the way and watch them from a safe distance in their natural habitat. Tour includes lunch, bear spray, binoculars, trekking pole, backpack(if necessary), coffee and/or tea.

    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.

    6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6 hours |  🥾Check Rates and Availability

    Marvel at the geothermal landscapes of Yellowstone National Park on this guided 6-mile (9.7km) hike. While most visitors stop at Old Faithful, this hike reveals even more of the park's natural wonders, passing hissing geysers and steam vents, and steamy hot springs. This hike is approximately six hours long from the Daisy Geyser Trailhead along the Firehole River as you look out for wildlife and refuel with a hearty picnic lunch along the way.

    Black Pool West Thumb Geyser Basin Yellowstone National Park
    Some Kayak tours float past the West Thumb Geyser Basin in the photo above

    Yellowstone Lake Kayak Tours

    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!

    Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 3 hours | 🛶Check Rates and Availability

    Taking a kayak tour on Lake Yellowstone is the perfect way to escape Yellowstone's 1 million visitors each month and find peace and solitude. Take a Twilight paddle along the Northeastern shores of Lake Yellowstone, the largest alpine lake on the continent, experiencing true serenity in this geothermal wilderness. Watching steam rise above the nearest geyser basin as the sun sets, you'll understand why Yellowstone deserves the title of the world's first national 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.

    Bison in Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park
    Bison in Lamar Valley

    Yellowstone Wildlife Tours

    Guided Yellowstone Wildlife Tour (Gardiner, MT)
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    This tour focuses on Yellowstone's famous wildlife. The tour provides great sightseeing and photography opportunities. Search Madison, Hayden, and Lamar Valleys for iconic animals like Bison, Elk, Moose, Bears, Wolves, and more!

    Yellowstone's Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari from Gardiner
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6-7 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. Our full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and plants that call this place home by utilizing the vast knowledge and experience of the naturalist guides.

    Private Yellowstone Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari + Lunch
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6-9 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Go beyond the crowds and follow a wildlife biologist/ecologist into the true wilds of Yellowstone. Visiting the Lamar Valley- the "Serengeti of Yellowstone"- and beyond, you'll spy on bison, wolves, bears, coyotes, and more, all while witnessing geysers erupt and waterfalls. Stop for a picnic lunch and take an easy hike or two for a bit more scenic exploration before ending your private, documentary-worthy adventure!

    Wolf Watching in Lamar Valley
    Several Wildlife Viewing Tours make stops for iconic animals in the park

    Yellowstone Tours from Bozeman, Montana

    Full Day Yellowstone National Park Tour with Pickup included
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 10 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    This summer tour starts around April 20 every year from Bozeman, Montana. They enter the park either through the North or West Entrance. Depending on the time, the tour guide will try to see the iconic spots of Yellowstone, including: Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, at least two geyser basins, Calcite Springs, and Mammoth Hot Springs. Will also stop for wildlife viewing and lunch (included).

    Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 10-11 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. This full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and plants that call this place home. Your guide will tell you the importance of this landscape as well as provide an understanding of wildlife habitats as you ride in comfortable vehicles.

    Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari from Bozeman
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 10-11 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    See a different side of Yellowstone National Park's flora and fauna on a winter wildlife safari. Your transportation between Bozeman and the park is taken care of, so you don't have to worry about renting a car or getting a taxi. The small group size ensures more face time with your naturalist guide, who will provide insights on the local ecosystem and the hundreds of species that live in the area.

    Yellowstone Tours from Cody, WY

    Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 11-12 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    This full-day tour departs Cody, Wyoming, and focuses on the lower loop in Yellowstone, including Hayden Valley, Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful, and Gibbon Falls. Pick-up and drop-off are at your hotel with a provided lunch. This tour comes with a Wilderness Interpretative Guide, bottled water, lunch, binoculars, a professional spotting scope, and an air-conditioned vehicle.

    Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo Tours "Upper Loop" Tour From Cody
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.6 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 12 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Maximize your chances of seeing Yellowstone's wildlife by traveling with a guide on this full-day tour. Your guide knows the ins and outs of the park and where the animals like to hang out. Use the provided binoculars and spotting scope to get good views, and enjoy the provided snacks, beverages, and lunch.

    Elk Antler Arch located in Jackson, Wyoming Town Square
    Elk Antler Arch located in Jackson, Wyoming Town Square

    Yellowstone Day Tours from Jackson, WY

    Yellowstone Old Faithful, waterfalls, and Wildlife Day Tour from Jackson Hole
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 13 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Enjoy a full day exploring Yellowstone National Park on a small group tour from the comfort of a vehicle that lets you cover more sights in less time. You'll tick off highlights such as Old Faithful and the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Riding with a naturalist guide, you'll spend the morning searching for bears, wolves, elk, moose, and bison. Plus, you'll learn more about the park's history, ecology, and geology than you would alone.

    Yellowstone Lower Loop Full-Day Tour from Jackson and Teton Village
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 10-12 hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Tour the lower loop of Yellowstone National Park with an expert guide on this all-day tour. Visit popular sites like Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Lake Yellowstone, and more. The tour includes lunch and makes several stops for photo opportunities throughout the day. Make sure to keep your eyes open for wildlife sightings like bear, elk, and bison.

    Yellowstone Old Faithful Snowcoach Tour from Jackson Hole
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 12 hours | ⛄Check Rates and Availability

    Don't let the weather prevent you from seeing the best of Yellowstone National Park. This snowcoach tour takes you to the famous Old Faithful Geyser as well as other natural attractions like Moose Falls and Fountain Paint Pots, all in the comfort of a rugged snow-ready vehicle. A hot breakfast and lunch are included.

    Snow capped mountains in Yellowsrone Winter

    Yellowstone Winter Tours

    Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari from Gardiner
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6-7 Hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    While winter may bring cold temperatures, snowy days, and a resounding stillness to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, it is also undoubtedly one of the most exciting seasons to go on a wildlife safari. This full-day winter tour focuses on the spectacular Northern Range between Mammoth Hot Springs and Cooke City, Montana, where some of the best wildlife viewing in North America can be found. On your safari, you will have the opportunity to view hundreds, if not thousands, of large mammals and other wildlife, including herds of bison and elk, gray wolves, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and more.

    Yellowstone Full Day Winter Tour (With Optional Hike or Snowshoe)
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 6-8 Hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Explore Montana's Yellowstone in the wintertime with a master naturalist as your guide, with an optional hike or snowshoe. You'll be taken to three areas of the park: Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, and Calcite Springs Overlook, where you have the option to hike to the overlook and check out the hot springs. This is a full-day experience, and lunch is included.

    Yellowstone Wolves and Winter 4-Day/3-Night Adventure from Montana
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.7 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4 Days |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    Plan a trip to the world's first-ever national park, Yellowstone, with this 4-day tour from Bozeman. With three nights' accommodation taken care of for you, as well as four days of transport, you can explore the park with a guide in search of wildlife, especially wolves. See these beautiful animals, along with others in their natural habitat, and maybe even spot a wolf pack on the hunt. This tour is one you won't soon forget.

    Yellowstone Tours for Seniors

    Yellowstone 55+ Adults only Minibus Tour From West Yellowstone
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 Hours |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    On our Adults Only Tour, you will enjoy a fun, yet relaxing, 8-9 hour lower loop "The Volcano" Tour that brings you to Yellowstone's most popular attractions. Visit sites such as the Lower falls, The Yellowstone Grand Canyon, Grand Prismatic Spring, Firehole Canyon, Hayden Valley, Old Faithful Inn, and of course Old Faithful. Let the tour bus operator do all of the driving while you enjoy relaxing in a luxury minibus for up to 20 "Like Minded Travelers" that comes stocked with a variety of beverages and snacks.

    Yellowstone Yellow Bus Tour
    Yellowstone Yellow Bus Tour parked in front of Lake Yellowstone Lodge

    7-day bus tour to Mt Rushmore and Yellowstone

    Mt Rushmore, Yellowstone & Arches National Parks 7-Day Tour (R/T from Denver)
    ⭐️ Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 7 days |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    This tour is Round-trip from the Denver International Airport that includes a professional driver-guide, 6 nights of hotel accommodations, and all admission/attraction fees. It includes stops at the Colorado State Capitol, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Devils Tower National Monument, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, WY, the town square, and the Utah State Capitol. Temple Square and Arches National Park.

    Winter Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Mount Rushmore 7-Day Tour
    ⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 7 days |  🚌Check Rates and Availability

    This tour is round-trip from Salt Lake City,Utah and includes all state and national park entrance fees, lunch, guides, transportation, and 6 days accomodation, breakfast (optional). Stops include Antelope Island State Park, National Elk Refuge, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Devils Tower National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and Custer State Park. Beyond Parks, there are stops in Jackson Hole, Cody, Spearfish, Sheridan, DeadwoodRapid City, and Casper.

    Did you find the tour you wanted? If not, there are many more tour options available by clicking here. Good luck in finding that perfect tour for you and your family/group, and have fun at one of my favorite places on earth!

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    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
    🏨Ready to Book the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel -> Click Here

    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
    🏨Ready to Book the Old Faithful Snow Lodge -> Click Here

    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: 
    🏨Ready to Book the Canyon Lodge and Cabins -> Click Here

    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
    🏨Ready to Book the Grant Village Lodge -> Click Here

     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
    🏨Ready to Book the Lake Yellowstone Hotel -> Click Here

    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: 
    🏨Ready to Book the Lake Lodge Cabins -> Click Here

    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
    🏨Ready to Book The Old Faithful Inn -> Click Here

    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
    🏨Ready to Book The Old Faithful Lodge -> Click Here

    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
    🏨Ready to Book The Roosevelt Lodge -> Click Here

     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.

    Additional Yellowstone National Park Resources

    Yellowstone National Park Guide - Your complete guide to exploring the world's first National Park!

    Things to do in Yellowstone - These are the top things to do that you don't want to miss, including exploring the Mammoth Hot Springs, the Museum of the National Park Ranger, Yellowstone Waterfalls, Kayaking in Yellowstone, fishing in Yellowstone, Fairy Falls Trail, and more!

    Yellowstone National Park Facts - Learn more about our 1st National Park and fun facts about the wildlife in the park.

    Yellowstone Wildlife Guide- Complete Guide to seeing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, including the most popular wildlife viewing areas, including Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley.

    Ultimate Yellowstone Camping Guide - This complete guide to camping in Yellowstone includes all front country campgrounds.

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