The Lake Lodge Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of cabins. The Lake Lodge is perfectly placed for exploring Yellowstone Lake and seeing Elk.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Lake Lodge Cabin Map
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.
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.
Closest Campground
Check out all of the Yellowstone Campgrounds to help plan your time in the park.
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 Yellowstone Lodging
Grant Village
Closest Visitor Centers
Grant Village
Fishing Bridge
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 National Park- Great info for planning your trip to the park.
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