Yellowstone National Park Lodging: Hotels, Campgrounds, & Vacation Rentals

Yellowstone National Park is full of wondrous and inspiring landscapes. With so much to explore, finding the right overnight accommodations for your trip can drastically change your experience.

Lodging in Yellowstone National Park ranges from campgrounds to cozy hotel rooms with countless more options outside the park. If you’ve never been to Yellowstone before, it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to stay. But don’t worry, that’s where I come in!

Having been to the park many times, I can share with you some of the best lodging recommendations to have an amazing trip while visiting the park!

Whether you want to rough it in a camping tent or stay in a cozy lodge, here is the best Yellowstone National Park lodging!

Lodges and Cabins in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone has nine lodges, inns, cabin accommodations, and hotels inside the park, each offering a unique experience for guests. 

Canyon Lodge & Cabins

Located a short drive from the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the Canyon Lodge offers hotel-style rooms as well as over 100 cabins. There are several amenities nearby, including dining, gift shops, and a visitors center within walking distance.

Location: Canyon Village

Operating Season: May through October

Nearest Park Entrance: Northeast Entrance

Pet Friendly? Pets are allowed in certain cabins.

Grant Village Lodge

Grant Village Lodge is located near the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake. Its six two-story hotel-style lodges have over 300 guest rooms. This village is located on the lake and has gift shops, convenience stores, a visitors center, beach access, and dining within walking distance.

Location: Grant Village

Operating Season: May through October

Nearest Park Entrance: South Entrance

Pet Friendly? No

Lake Hotel & Cabins

Located on the shores of Yellowstone Lake, the Lake Hotel is a designated historical landmark. The lodging ranges from hotel-style rooms to cabin rentals and there are dining, gift shops, a general store, and beach access located nearby.

Location: Lake Village

Operating Season: May through October

Nearest Park Entrance: East Entrance

Pet Friendly? Pets are allowed in cabins only.

Lake Lodge Cabins

The Lake Lodge Cabins are log-cabin-style accommodations nearby to Lake Hotel. The main lodge building has a lobby with a fireplace and rocking chairs for a relaxing place to take in the views of the lake.

Location: Lake Village

Operating Season: June through October

Nearest Park Entrance: East Entrance

Pet Friendly? Pets are allowed in certain cabins.

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins

Located in the North of the Park by the hot springs of the same name, the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is one of the only hotels in the park that operates through the winter. With hotel-style rooms as well as cabin accommodations, there’s a variety of lodging choices. There is plenty to see nearby from hot springs to wildlife, as well as dining and shopping within walking distance.

Location: Mammoth

Operating Season: Year-Round

Nearest Park Entrance: North Entrance

Pet Friendly? No

Old Faithful Inn

Located near Old Faithful itself, the Old Faithful Inn is one of several lodging options in the Upper Geyser Basin. The inn is a national historic landmark, originally built in 1904 with logs and stone. The lodge offers unique lodging at the heart of the park, with several dining options, gift shops, and of course, geysers, all within a short walk.

Location: Upper Geyser Basin

Operating Season: May through October

Nearest Park Entrance: West Entrance

Pet Friendly? No

Old Faithful Lodge Cabins

Cabin-style accommodations are available in the Old Faithful Lodge Cabins. The main building was built in the 1920’s, and has shopping, food, and grand views of Old Faithful itself! With cabins nearby, there’s plenty to see and explore nearby.

Location: Upper Geyser Basin

Operating Season: May through October

Nearest Park Entrance: West Entrance

Pet Friendly? Pets are allowed in certain cabins.

Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins

The Old Faithful Snow Lodge is one of the park’s newest buildings, with hotel room-style accommodations and cabins. This lodge is open during the winter season and the lobby features a cozy fireplace, perfect for after a day of exploring in the cold.

Location: Upper Geyser Basin

Operating Season: December through March

Nearest Park Entrance: West Entrance

Pet Friendly? Pets are allowed in certain cabins.

Roosevelt Lodge Cabins

The Roosevelt Lodge Cabins are near a site where President Theodore Roosevelt camped while visiting the park, hence the name. These rustic-style cabins provide overnight accommodations with a Western feeling. This is one of the more remote places you can stay in the park while still staying in comfort.

Location: Tower Junction

Operating Season: June through September

Nearest Park Entrance: North Entrance

Pet Friendly? Pets are allowed in certain cabins.

Campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park

If you’re in search of a more rugged experience for your trip to Yellowstone, the park has 12 front-country campgrounds with over 2,000 campsites! Camping is my favorite way to experience the park, and Yellowstone has a variety of sites to choose from.

All campsites must be reserved in advance, with the exception of Mammoth Campground between October 15-April 1st when it is first-come, first-served. It’s best to make your reservations as early as possible because they will book up in advance.

Campsites can be reserved through Yellowstone National Park Lodges while others can be reserved through Recreation.gov and range in price from $20-$89 per night.

Front Country Campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park:

Vacation Rentals Near Yellowstone National Park

Private rentals, like Airbnb or VRBO, are another great way to stay during your trip! Some of the perks of a vacation rental are that it gives you more space to relax and gives you the flexibility to cook your own meals. The con is that you will spend more time commuting from your rental to the park, but for some, that’s a reasonable sacrifice.

Reasons You Should Get a Vacation Rental for Your Yellowstone Trip:

• More affordable for groups
• More comfortable than camping
• Space to unwind and relax
• Having a kitchen means you can cook your own meals

The Best Vacation Rentals Near Yellowstone National Park

The Mountain Yurt

Location: Emigrant, Montana

Capacity: 6 guests

Price: $300-$450 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: North Entrance

Pet Friendly? No

Riverfront Cabin on the Madison

Location: West Yellowstone

Capacity: 8 Guests

Price: $400-$600 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: West Entrance

Pet Friendly? No

Renovated Couple’s Getaway

Location: Driggs, Idaho

Capacity: 4 Guests

Price: $130-$200 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: West Entrance

Pet Friendly? No

Vintage Western Guest Studio

Location: Livingston, Montana

Capacity: 2 Guests

Price: $80-$200 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: North Entrance

Pet Friendly? No

Cooke City Mountain House

Location: Cooke City, Montana

Capacity: 8 Guests

Price: $350 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: Northeast Entrance

Pet Friendly? No

Other Lodging Outside of the Park

Whether it’s a simple hotel or a unique experience your after, there’s countless options for lodging outside of the park. While I always recommend staying inside the park, sometimes that doesn’t work for one reason or another. Here are some great lodging options in the surrounding area of Yellowstone National Park.

Under Canvas Yellowstone

Under Canvas is a glamping experience with not just one, but two locations near Yellowstone National Park! Their safari-style tents have comfy beds and USB plugins to charge your phones and cameras. 

Location: Paradise Valley and West Yellowstone

Price: $300-$500 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: North Entrance or West Entrance

Pet Friendly? Yes

Wander Camp Yellowstone

Wander Camp is another glamping company focused on bringing a fun, unique, and comfortable camping experience for your trip to Yellowstone. Wander Camp Yellowstone is located on a working ranch in Idaho, about 25 minutes from Yellowstone’s West Entrance.

Location: Island Park, Idaho

Price: $250-$400 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: West Entrance

Pet Friendly? Yes

Yellowstone River Cottages

Located on the Yellowstone River just 5 minutes from the North Entrance, the Yellowstone River Cottages offer simple accommodations for exploring the park. There are plenty of dining options nearby, as well as adventure opportunities both inside and outside of the park.

Location: Gardiner, Montana

Price: $120-$350 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: North Entrance

Pet Friendly? No

Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone

The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone offers full amenities including free WiFi, and laundry service and rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, and TV. If simple and comfortable lodging is what you’re after, this is the place to stay! The park’s North Entrance is just 6 minutes away, which makes it easy and convenient for exploring.

Location: Gardiner, Montana

Price: $100-$300 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: North Entrance

Pet Friendly? Yes

SpringHill Suites by Marriot in Island Park

This is the closest Marriot hotel to Yellowstone National Park and is only 30 minutes from the West Entrance. With all the amenities you would need, including an indoor pool, buffet breakfast, and on-site parking, this is the perfect spot if you’re seeking an easy place to stay.

Location: Island Park, Idaho

Price: $99-$450 per night

Nearest Park Entrance: West Entrance

Pet Friendly? Yes

How Many Days Do You Need to Visit Yellowstone National Park?

Looking at Yellowstone on a map, it can be hard to tell just how big the park really is. Yellowstone is 3,472 square miles or 2,221,766 acres. That’s bigger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined!

I recommend a bare minimum of 3 nights when visiting the park, but ideally, I would recommend 4-6 nights if you want to explore all of the main sights and have time to hike or watch wildlife as well.

There is so much to see and do in Yellowstone! If you want to see it all, keep that in mind when deciding where to stay. Part of why I recommend staying inside of Yellowstone is to help cut down on driving time since you’ll already be doing a lot of that once you’re in the park.

Dining in Yellowstone National Park

Whether you’re staying at a lodge, camping, or outside of Yellowstone, you’ll probably hit a point where you need to grab some food. Don’t worry, there are lots of dining options within the park! From fancy sit-down style restaurants to casual cafeterias, there are all kinds of food options to choose from.

Most of the dining options close down for the winter season since most of the park becomes inaccessible. If you’ll be visiting Yellowstone in the winter or off-season, make sure to do your research to know what will be open during your visit and plan your meals around what’s available.

Summer Dining Options:

Winter Dining Options:

Hopefully, you’ve found your perfect lodging option for visiting the park. Yellowstone is a magical place and having the right accommodations can make your trip an even more memorable adventure. Have fun exploring the world’s first National Park!

Happy adventuring!