The Ultimate Yellowstone National Park Lodging Guide will help you plan the perfect Yellowstone Vacation.
This article includes a map showing the location of each park lodge and cabin, photos and video, general information, including reservation information and activities, and links to articles giving full details about each lodge in the park.
Yellowstone National Park Lodging Guide
I have personally stayed in over 60 National Park Lodges and almost every lodge in Yellowstone. My articles come from my personal experiences staying here. I try to pass down the most valuable information in detail so that you, too, can plan an epic adventure to Yellowstone National Park and have your own Yellowstone Experience!
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
Remember that Yellowstone has an entrance fee separate from camping and lodging fees.
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.
This was the day that Grant signed into law establishing Yellowstone as America's first National Park. Not only was it America's first National Park, but it was also the world's first National Park, paving the way for millions of acres of land throughout the U.S. and the world to be protected for the benefit and the enjoyment of the people.
Today, the Grant Lodge at Lake Yellowstone is named after him!
Yellowstone Lodging Map
Since its early beginnings, visitors have flocked to Yellowstone to see what it has to offer. I would go as far as to say it is a pilgrimage for the citizens of the United States to see the wonders of Yellowstone and the American West.
Today, you will find that it is not only an American destination but also an international destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.
Benefits of Yellowstone Park Lodging
There are several benefits to staying in a National Park Lodge or Cabin. The most significant advantage is that these lodges and cabins put you in the heart of the park! You can wake up, and you are already in the park.
There is no need to drive up to and wait through a long entrance line than have to drive to your first destination as you are already there. Many of the park's lodges have restaurants and/or coffee shops to start your day right. The lodges are spread throughout the park, giving you several places to visit.
Park Ranger John Pro Tip:
Seventy-Five percent of these visitors show up in three months: June, July, and August. Needless to say, if you are wanting to visit Yellowstone, you need to come prepared and have already made reservations to one of its many beautiful park lodges, cabins, or campsites. These spots sell out months in advance, even hotels in surrounding cities like West Yellowstone and Gardiner fill up fast.
Yellowstone National Park is massive! The park itself is 3,472 square miles or over 2.2 million acres! Yellowstone is bigger than the states of Rhode Island and Delaware combined.
There are also 251 miles of road in Yellowstone, with a seventy-mile upper loop and another ninety-six-mile lower loop. The highest speed limit is 45 MPH.
This means that you should plan on staying several days to see Yellowstone. I almost forgot about the traffic. You are going to be one of the millions of visitors who flock to Yellowstone each summer, so bring your patience and do not plan on seeing everything in one day.
My best advice is to plan on seeing a different section of the park each day. I made a map showing where each hotel and cabin is located within the park. I also added the highlights near each hotel so you can plan what to see when staying at each hotel.
Old Faithful Inn
The Old Faithful Inn is as almost as iconic as Yellowstone itself! This National Park Rustic (Parkitecture) style lodge swoons visitors each year with its natural wood architecture. Rooms are hotel room-style accommodations and considered a bit outdated by today's hotel standards but new hotels don't have over 100 years of history and Old Faithful at their front door either! It's worth taking a day off from modern amenities to have a room just steps away from the heart of Yellowstone.
Old Faithful Inn Activities:
- Tour The Old Faithful Inn
- Visit Lower Geyser Basin and Firehole Lake Drive.
- Visit Midway Geyser Basin, including Grand Prismatic Spring
- Visit Biscuit Basin and Black Sand Basin
- Visit Upper Geyser Basin, including Geyser Hill and Old Faithful.
Old Faithful Inn Address:
3200 Old Faithful Inn Rd.
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Click here to book your stay at Old Faithful Inn.
Check out our Old Faithful Inn Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Completed in 1999, the Snow Lodge is the newest of the park’s full-service hotels and offers five different room-type options. The lodge still has a rustic feel while bringing out a more modern touch. Amenities like coffee makers, refrigerators, and full baths vary by room type but televisions, radios, and air conditioning are not available in park lodging.
Snow Lodge Activities:
Tour The Old Faithful Inn
Visit Lower Geyser Basin and Firehole Canyon Drive
Visit Midway Geyser Basin including Grand Prismatic Spring
Visit Biscuit Basin and Black Sand Basin
Visit Upper Geyser Basin including Old Faithful.
Snow Lodge Address:
Yellowstone National Park
2051 Snow Lodge Ave.
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Click here to book your stay at Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins.
Check out our Old Faithful Snow Lodge Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins were named after nearby springs which offers a warm welcome to summer and winter visitors. The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel just recently underwent major renovations of the public spaces and guest rooms. I personally think this is one of the best hotels for your money in Yellowstone! There are lots of activities in the Mammoth area including shopping and dining and is one of the best areas to go out and see wildlife.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Activities
Watch for Elk and Bison in the Mammoth Hot Springs Area
Explore the boardwalks of the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
Drive through the Roosevelt Arch
Explore Historic Fort Yellowstone
Look for wildlife in Lamar Valley
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Address:
Yellowstone National Park
2 Mammoth Hotel Ave.
Mammoth, WY 82190
Click here to book your stay at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.
Check out our Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Lake Yellowstone Hotel
My wife and I completely fell in love with the Lake Lodge! The Yellowstone Lake Lodge is filled with the feeling of understated beauty and riches. It all begins as you pull up to valet parking and a beautifully decorated front porch offering guests a spectacular rocking chair view of Yellowstone Lake.
The lobby inside delights your senses with beautiful seating in the lobby overlooking the lake, a piano, and a bar just outside the main dining room. Needless to say, this is the lodge we keep talking about going back to.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel Activities
Take a boat tour of Yellowstone Lake
Explore the West Thumb Geyser Basin
Look for wildlife in Hayden Valley
Visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Lake Yellowstone Hotel Address:
Yellowstone National Park
459 Lake Village Rd.
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Lake Yellowstone Hotel Phone Number: (307) 344-7311
Click here to book your stay at Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins.
Check out our Lake Yellowstone Hotel Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Canyon Lodge Yellowstone
Canyon Lodge is the largest sustainable lodging option in the National Parks! Canyon Lodge is open from the beginning of June through early October. The lodge has 400+ guest rooms that include 2-Bedroom Suites, Superior Lodge Rooms, and Standard Lodge Rooms. All 5 new lodges are LEED Certified. The main public building that houses the restaurants and gift shop was redesigned and reopened in 2017.
Canyon Lodge Yellowstone Activities
Visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Look for wildlife in Hayden Valley
Look for Wildlife in Lamar Valley
Explore the Norris Geyser Basin
Visit the Museum of the National Park Ranger
Canyon Lodge Address:
41 Clover Ln.
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Click here to book your stay at Canyon Lodge Cabins.
Check out our Canyon Lodge Yellowstone Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Grant Village Lodge Yellowstone
Located near the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake, Grant Village features 6 two-story buildings each containing 50 rooms, none of the buildings have elevators. The lodging complex features a full-service restaurant, a lakeside restaurant with a casual menu, lounge and gift store. The village is also nearest to Grand Teton National Park.
Grant Village Lodge Activities
Explore the West Thumb Geyser Basin
Drive south and explore Grand Teton National Park
Have lunch at the Historic Flagg Ranch at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
Drive over the Continental Divide
Grant Village Lodge Address:
24 Rainbow Loop
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Click here to book your stay at Grant Village Lodge.
Check out our Grant Village Lodge Yellowstone Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Yellowstone Cabins
Yellowstone National Park provides numerous cabins to rent throughout the summer in Yellowstone National Park. Cabins are one of the most sought-after accommodations in Yellowstone as they are ideal for families. You can expect cabins to rent out as quickly as any of the National Park Lodges so make sure to try and book early.
Old Faithful Lodge Cabins
The Old Faithful Lodge Cabins is open typically between May through October. The Old Faithful Lodge Cabins are located near the Old Faithful Inn and include a one-story main lodge built in the 1920′s featuring massive logs and stone pillars.
Tremendous views of the Old Faithful Geyser can be seen from the lobby area, which houses a bakery/snack shop and cafeteria-style food court. The Old Faithful Lodge Cabins have two room types, one with a bath and the other without. Remember these are rustic cabins and do not have a coffee maker, televisions, radios, and air conditioning.
Click here to book your stay at Old Faithful Lodge Cabins.
Check out our Old Faithful Lodge Cabins Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Mammoth Hot Springs Lodge Cabins
Mammoth Hot Springs has three different cabin options if you decide to not stay in the Mammoth Hot Springs Lodge. These options include:
Frontier Cabin
Frontier cabins are simple yet comfortable cabin-style units with a shower, sink, and toilet. No telephones. Typically two queen beds are included.
Hot Tub Cabin
There are four hot tub cabins that are similar to Frontier Cabins, but each unit features a private 6-person hot tub within a fenced enclosure. A shower, toilet, and sink are included. No telephones. The hot tub cabins each have one queen bed.
Cabin without Bath
The cabins are simple cabin-style units without a private bathroom but include a vanity sink. Shared bathrooms with private showers are located nearby. No telephones. Furnished with one queen bed.
Televisions, radios, and air conditioning are not available in park lodging.
Click here to book your stay at Mammoth Hot Springs Cabins.
Check out our Mammoth Hot Springs Lodge Cabins Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Canyon Lodge Cabins
Western Cabins
Units are built-in modules of 4 or 6 units include private full bathrooms. Each is spacious with modern furnishings and two queen beds.
No telephones. Televisions, radios, and air conditioning are not available in park lodging
Click here to book your stay at Canyon Lodge Cabins.
Check out our Canyon Lodge Cabins Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins
The Lake Yellowstone Hotel Cabins sit directly behind the Lake Yellowstone Hotel, which is located on the lake's shores. From the Hotel, you can enjoy epic sweeping views over the lake and easy access to other attractions within the park.
Click here to book your stay at Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins.
Check out our Lake Yellowstone Hotel Cabins Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Lake Lodge Cabins
There are 186 cabins that were built in the 1920s but completely remodeled in 2003-2004. Cabins are configured with two double beds and a private bathroom with a shower only (no tub.) Coffee maker, fan, and clock included in the cabins. Access to the business center is included with all Lake Hotel rooms and cabins.
Televisions, radios, and air conditioning are not available in park lodging.
Click here to book your stay at Lake Lodge Cabins.
Check out our Lake Lodge Cabins Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Roosevelt Lodge Yellowstone Cabins
Open June through September, The Roosevelt Lodge Cabins were built in 1920 near Yellowstone’s Tower Falls area between Yellowstone's two major wildlife hot spots; Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley! The Roosevelt Lodge Cabins are located near a campsite once used by President Theodore Roosevelt himself!
The rustic cabins and family-style dining are a favorite of families and fishermen alike and the front porch rocking chairs give guests an opportunity to rock their stress to sleep and awaken their “Old West spirit.” A large corral operation offers horseback trail rides, stagecoach adventures, and our popular Old West Dinner Cookout.
Roosevelt Lodge Yellowstone Cabins Activities
Wildlife viewing in Lamar Valley
View Tower Falls
Visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Wildlife Viewing in Hayden Valley
Visit Mammoth Hot Springs
Click here to book your stay at Roosevelt Lodge Cabins.
Yellowstone Lodge Reservations
It is easy to make your reservation for one of the lodges and/or cabins in Yellowstone National Park. Simply click here or call (307)344-7311
Lodging Near Yellowstone
Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park lies just south of Yellowstone National Park and is every bit just as beautiful as Yellowstone! I would highly suggest anyone going to Yellowstone to try and take a couple of extra days and explore this park as well. Did I mention the Jackson Lake Lodge? Beautiful! Look at this view out of the lodge window, now imagine having dinner with this view.
Jackson Lake Lodge Activities
Go south to explore Jackson Hole and watch an old-time shootout in the city square, which has massive Elk Antler Arches.
Explore Mormon Row Historic District
Photograph Oxbow Bend
Go wildlife viewing along the Moose-Wilson Road. Maybe you will get to see a Moose!
Explore picturesque Jenny Lake with the Tetons in the background
Jackson Lake Lodge Address:
101 Jackson Lake Lodge Rd
Moran, WY 83013
Click here to book your stay at Jackson Lake Lodge.
Check out our Jackson Lake Lodge Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Cabins near Yellowstone National Park
Headwaters Lodge and Cabins at Flagg Ranch
Headwaters Lodge is an ideal base camp if you plan on spending time in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The Teddy Roosevelt's Chili at Sheffield's in Flagg Ranch is pretty darn good too, especially on a cool rainy day. Cabins are available to rent between June and September.
They have several cabin options:
Each room has a private bath, telephone, coffee maker, and front porch with rocking chairs. Deluxe and Premium cabins also include a mini-refrigerator and microwave.
Standard Cabins:
- Two Queen Beds + Optional Rollaway Bed.
- Porch & Rocking Chairs
- Pet Friendly
- Private Entrance
- Coffeemaker
- Private Bathroom
- Adjoining cabins available upon request
Deluxe Cabins:
- Two Queen Beds or One King Bed + Optional Rollaway Bed
- Porch & Rocking Chairs
- Private Entrance
- Mini-Fridge, Microwave, & Coffeemaker
- Private Bathroom
- Adjoining cabins available upon request
Premium Cabins:
- Two Queen Beds or One King Bed + Optional Rollaway Bed
- Porch & Rocking Chairs
- Patio with River Valley View & Rocking Chairs
- Two Private Entrances
- Mini-Fridge, Microwave, & Coffeemaker
- Private Bathroom
Headwaters Lodge and cabins at Flagg Ranch Address:
100 Grassy Lake Rd.
Moran, WY 83013
Phone: (307)543-2861
Click here to book your stay at Headwaters Lodge and Cabins.
Check out our Headwaters Lodge Cabins Review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
West Yellowstone Lodging
West Yellowstone Lodging is just outside the park's West Entrance. This is a great location for people wanting to stay in a hotel with modern amenities and close to several stores, children's activities and restaurant options. Many of the National Parks Lodges do not have Wi-Fi or televisions.
Many of the National Park Lodges have rather small rooms, some even have shared bathrooms/showers that turn off some customers. I know some visitors are even trying to use their hotel points for free stays in hotels. If this is you, then I would suggest checking out one of these hotels in West Yellowstone.
West Yellowstone Lodging Activities
See Firehole Falls along the scenic Firehole Canyon Drive
Explore the Norris Geyser Basin, home of Steamboat Geyser
Visit the Museum of the National Park Ranger
Explore the Lower Geyser Basin along Firehole Lake Drive
Explore the Midway Geyser Basin, home of Grand Prismatic Spring
Explore Upper Geyser Basin including Old Faithful
Check the map for a list of lodging options in West Yellowstone
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
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.
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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