Canyon Lodge is the largest National Park Service lodge in Yellowstone National Park, with more than 500 rooms and cabins available.

Canyon Lodge Yellowstone National Park
Canyon Lodge is located in the Heart of Yellowstone and is close to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, including Upper Yellowstone Falls and Lower Yellowstone Falls. Lower Falls is one of the not-to-miss Yellowstone Attractions!
This central location makes it ideal for exploring the park, including Hayden Valley, Lamar Valley, the Lake Yellowstone area, and the Norris Geyser Basin.
The Canyon Lodge is rated on TripAdvisor as 3.5/5, with over 2000 reviews.
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.
Canyon Lodge Reservations
You can book here or by going online to the Yellowstone National Park Lodges website.
Room Options
There are several types of guest rooms, including
Suites -Suites have a separate bedrooms and a shared living room, an outdoor deck, a full bathroom, a mini-refrigerator with complimentary soft drinks and snacks. No cooking or pets are allowed.
Deluxe Porch New Lodge Room: This room features 2 queen beds with a porch and chairs, a full bathroom, a safe, and a mini-refrigerator. No cooking or pets are allowed.
These rooms are located in one of the newer lodges that were completed in 2016.
Deluxe New Lodge Room - Features 2 Queen Beds, full bathroom, safe, mini-refrigerator, No cooking or pets allowed.
Deluxe Lodge Room - Deluxe Lodge Rooms have 1 or 2 Queen Beds, full bathroom, safe, mini-refrigerator. No cooking or pets allowed. Not all upper floor rooms are accessible by elevator. These rooms are located in either the Cascade or Dunraven Lodges.
Standard Lodge Room - Standard rooms feature 1 Queen Bed and a bathroom with a shower only. Pets and cooking are not allowed inside.
Western Cabins - Features 2 Queen Beds and a private full bathroom, and a shared front porch

Canyon Lodge Information
Season Open - Typically opens mid-May and closes for the season in Late October
Phone Number - (307)344-7311
Address
41 Clover Ln, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
GPS Coordinates -
44.7325815, -110.4862002
Check-In Time - After 4:00 PM
Check-Out Time - By 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy—Each reservation requires an advance deposit. If you need to cancel your reservation, you can either call or complete it online. To receive a refund, you must have received a cancellation number and cancelled outside the cancellation window.
Changes made within 30 days of arrival are subject to a charge/ cancel fee of $25
If the reservation is canceled within one week of the scheduled arrival, a penalty equivalent to the first night's room and tax will be assessed.
Pet Policy—If you bring your pet, make sure to ask for a pet-friendly cabin. A maximum of 2 pets per cabin is allowed, and a $25.00 pet fee is charged per unit.
Pets (with the exception of service dogs) are not allowed on park buses and transportation.
Accessible Rooms are available. Make sure to select Show ADA Rooms when searching online or call at (307)344-7311.

Canyon Lodge Rooms list of Amenities
- Wi-Fi/Internet Access?
- There is free Parking
- Breakfast is available in one of the local restaurants in the Canyon Area
- There is no Microwave
- This is a Non-Smoking/non-vaping facility
- Table/Chair
- There is no Air Conditioning
- There is an Elevator to access some upper-level rooms.
- There is no TV/Cable
- There is a Telephone in each room
- There is an Alarm Clock
- Charging Options
- There is a Coffee Maker in the room
- Toiletries
- There is a Hair Dryer
- Pool
- Laundry facilities for camping and lodging guests are available. Check with the front desk for more information.
- Some rooms are equipped with an In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Luggage Rack
Cabins/Yurts Available
There are cabins available for rent. Make sure to read my article all about staying in the Canyon Lodge & Cabins

Restaurants and Bars/lounges
Canyon Lodge Eatery - a restaurant offering Espresso and coffee drinks, hot sandwiches, pizza, snacks, and beverages.
Canyon Lodge Falls Cafe - Offers grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, snack, and specialty coffee drinks
Canyon Lodge Ice Creamery - Ice Cream featuring Montana's own Big Dipper! Big Dipper is AMAZING!!! They are so good they have been featured on Good Morning America and chosen as one of America's best by Food & Wine magazine, USA Today, Yahoo News, Budget Travel, and is a mandatory stop for Park Ranger John!
Canyon Lodge Washburn Lookout - Located in Canyon Washburn Lodge, this restaurant offers a nice selection of snacks, sandwiches, and beverages.

Don't forget to pack
Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.
We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.
Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.
Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.
Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!
Click here to get your National Parks Edition of Goodr Sunglasses!
Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.
Field Guide to Birds and Mammals - These easy-to-use field guides are easy to use and make it exciting to identify birds and mammals.

Where to stay when visiting Yellowstone National Park
When planning where to stay while vacationing in Yellowstone you will want to determine which area of the park you are planning to visit.
We suggest if possible staying at a few different lodging options to provide easy access to different portions of the park.

Yellowstone National Park Lodging
There are nine National Park Lodges located within the park offering over 2,000 rooms.
Only two lodges are open during the winter - Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.
From late spring through fall all of the lodges are open.
- Canyon Lodge and Cabins: 400+ guest rooms spread across 5 hotel-style lodges, with 100+ cabins being more rustic accommodations. Available to book on Expedia
- Grant Village Lodge: 300 guest rooms spread across 6 two-story, hotel-style lodges. Available to book on Expedia
- Lake Hotel and Cabins: Large lodge that has hotel room-style and cabin accommodations. Available to book on Expedia
- Lake Lodge Cabins: 186 cabins.
- Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins: Large lodge that has hotel room-style and cabin accommodations.
- Old Faithful Inn: Rustic lodge with hotel room-style accommodations. Available to book on Expedia
- Old Faithful Lodge: Cabin accommodations.
- Old Faithful Snow Lodge: Large lodge that has hotel room-style and cabin accommodations. Available to book on Expedia
- Roosevelt Lodge: Cabin accommodations.
Lodging near Yellowstone NP
Gray Wolf Inn & Suites in West Yellowstone - 3-star hotel. Gray Wolf Inn & Suites is located close to Yellowstone Park West Entrance, and provides a firepit, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. Adventurous travelers may like the snowmobiling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room Wi-Fi and a business center are available to all guests.
Stage Coach Inn in West Yellowstone - Yellowstone Park West Entrance is located near Stage Coach Inn, which provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
Yellowstone Westgate Hotel in West Yellowstone - At Yellowstone Westgate Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room Wi-Fi and a business center are available to all guests.
Brandin' Iron Inn in West Yellowstone - Brandin' Iron Inn is located close to Yellowstone Park West Entrance, and provides free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this motel offering ski-in/ski-out access and cross-country skiing. Guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Kelly Inn West Yellowstone - Close to Yellowstone Park West Entrance, Kelly Inn West Yellowstone provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WIFI is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a business center.
Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel near Gardiner, MT- Along with self parking, this campground has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast and 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.
Absaroka Lodge near Gardiner, MT- Absaroka Lodge provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.
Yellowstone Big Rock Inn near Gardiner, MT- Yellowstone Big Rock Inn provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.
Super 8 by Wyndham Gardiner near Gardiner, MT- Super 8 by Wyndham Gardiner/Yellowstone Park Area provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Yellowstone Gateway Inn near Gardiner, MT- 3-star hotel near Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Gateway Inn provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.
Click on the maps below to see additional hotels and vacation rentals near Yellowstone NP.
Tours in the Area
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.

Yellowstone Geyser Basin Areas
Upper Geyser Basin, including Geyser Hill, Biscuit Basin, Black Sand Basin, and Old Faithful Geyser.
Midway Geyser Basin, including Grand Prismatic Spring and Firehole Lake Drive.
Lower Geyser Basin, including Fountain Paint Pot Trail and Firehole Canyon Drive
Norris Geyser Basin—This basin is known for having some of the hottest water and springs in the park. It is actually two basins: Porcelain Basin and Black Basin, with famous geysers, including Ledge Geyser, Cistern Geyser, and Steamboat Geyser.
West Thumb Geyser Basin - Beautiful boardwalk trail with hydrothermal features right next to Lake Yellowstone!
Mud Volcano - The Mud Volcano area is Located south of Canyon Village and North of Lake Yellowstone. It has several hydrothermal features, including a mud volcano and Dragon's Mouth Spring.

Yellowstone Campgrounds
Ultimate Yellowstone Camping Guide - This complete guide to camping in Yellowstone includes all front country campgrounds including: Bridge Bay Campground, Canyon Campground, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village Campground, Indian Creek Campground, Lewis Lake Campground, Madison Campground, Mammoth Campground, Norris Campground, Pebble Creek Campground, Slough Creek Campground, and Tower Fall Campground.

For a fun adventure check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!
Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, New York, and Orlando

Parks near Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teron National Park
Complete Guide to Grand Teton National Park - Your complete guide to go explore Grand Teton National Park before or after you visit Yellowstone!
Grand Teton Camping Guide - Complete Guide to all of Grand Teton National Parks campgrounds.
Grand Teton Lodging Guide - Complete Guide to all of Grand Teton's Lodges.
Glacier National Park
Epic Guide to Glacier National Park - Complete guide to exploring Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park Camping Guide - Complete Guide to all of Glacier National Park front country campgrounds
Glacier National Park Lodging Guide - Complete Guide to Glacier National Park Lodges

Additional Montana National Parks
Little Bighorn Battlefield - Also known as Custer's Last Stand, a place where the Plains Tribes fought their last major battle and won.
Big Hole National Battlefield - site of the pivotal battle in the Nez Perce War of 1877 between Colonel Gibbon's troops and five bands of the Nez Perce Indians led by the famous Native American Leader, Cheif Joseph.
Grant Kohr's Ranch National Historic Site - See what ranch life was like in the 1800s in Montana
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