Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch is located along the Rockefeller Memorial Parkway in between Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Headwaters Lodge & Cabins
Headwaters Lodge & Cabins offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a great meal at Sheffields Restaurant, both lodge and camper cabins, camping, and RV sites with full hook-up (20, 30,50 amp.).
Headwaters Lodge Cabin Premium 1 King
We stayed in a cabin with a king bed at the Flagg Ranch at Headwaters and it worked great. The lodge is located perfectly between Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park in the John D. Rockefeller Parkway.
We found it easy to access both the southern portion of Yellowstone and the Northern area of Grand Teton from the cabin.
Our cabin had a king-size bed in a large cabin that shares a wall with one other room. The room also had a nice desk with a chair, two chairs by a circle desk, a dresser, a small refrigerator, microwave, and a private bathroom.
The bathroom included a large counter with a sink in the main area along with a smaller room with a toilet and a nice size shower. The shower had amazing water pressure and was perfect after a day out exploring the parks.
The bed was slightly firm but had a ton of pillows making it great for relaxing. Like most National Park Lodges the room did not have a television. There is a phone in case you need to call the main lodge for information.
One of the best parts of the Flagg Ranch cabin was the two rocking chairs on the back porch and the view looking out over the woods. You could easily relax and just soak up the view waiting for wildlife to walk by.
There is one shared parking lot for all of the cabins with easy access points to each cabin. There are paved walkways that lead to each of the cabins. Our cabin was in the back row and it was a short walk to the cabin.
The cabins are spread out perfectly so you do not hear anyone else and can just enjoy a great night's sleep.
The main lodge building includes a coffee bar and restaurant. We have eaten at the restaurant multiple times and always enjoyed it. I will say the pancakes at breakfast are always a bit thick and heavy. If you like a light buttermilk pancake you may want to skip them and try the biscuits and gravy.
At lunch the bison chili is amazing!
Things to know
Headwaters Lodge and Cabins at Flagg Ranch are open seasonally from early June - late September.
Lodging options include cabins, RV sites (with full hook-ups), tent sites, and camper cabins.
If you are looking to camp check out the Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch.
Check-in Time - 4 pm
Check-Out Time - 11 am
Location - Two miles from the south entrance of Yellowstone
Cell Service & Wifi - Cell service and complimentary WiFi are available just 30 minutes south of us at Jackson Lake Lodge.
Laundry - The campground has a 24-hour laundry facility
Reservations - You can make reservations online or by calling 800-443-2311
Nearby Grand Teton and Yellowstone Attractions
Yellowstone
Moose Falls - A great Yellowstone Waterfall right off the side of the road.
Lake Yellowstone
Grand Teton
Colter Bay - They offer a variety of boat rentals, a general store, laundromat, and it is only a short walk from the cabins
Closest Grand Teton and Yellowstone Campgrounds
Lewis Lake Campground - Yellowstone
Grant Village Campground - Yellowstone
Lizard Creek Campground - Grand Teton
Colter Bay Tent Cabins - Just around the corner from the Colter Bay Cabins the tent cabins have a wood-burning stove, outdoor fire ring, and picnic table. You will need to bring your own sleeping bags and supplies.
Check out all of the great Grand Teton Campground options and Yellowstone Campgrounds.
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
Closest Visitor Center
Colter Bay Visitor Center
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.
Additional Grand Teton Resources
Grand Teton Camping Guide - Find out about all of the great campgrounds within the park.
Mormon Row - Learn more about this icon of the park.
Grand Teton Lodging Guide - Find out about all of the lodges within the park.
Free National Park Days - Check out all of the days the National Park Service waives park entrance fees.
Yellowstone Lodging Guide -Check out all of the lodges you can stay in while visiting Yellowstone NP.
National Parks in Wyoming - Check out all of the parks you can visit while in Wyoming.
Fun Yellowstone National Park Tours and Activities
4-Hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch- 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!
Click here to book your tour for the 4-hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch!
Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch - 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.
Click here to book your tour for the Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch.
Yellowstone National Park Private Wildlife Tour - Book your private tour with Yellowstone Exposures to ensure a truly unforgettable day with a local expert. Have your day designed and mapped for you by a local professional so that you can utilize it to the fullest.
With snacks, High-quality spotting scopes and binos. Your guide will take photos and video throughout the day. Included a full picnic lunch, snacks, and refreshments.
Click here to book your tour for the Yellowstone National Park Private Wildlife Tour.
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