Lodging in Yellowstone National Park

If you plan on staying in Yellowstone Park it is best to make your reservations in advance by calling (307) 344-7311 or by writing to:

You can also make reservations for in-park lodging by visiting www.TravelYellowstone.com. If you are already staying in Yellowstone and wish to reserve additional lodging or activities, the staff at lodging front desks or activities desks throughout the park will be more than happy to make arrangements for you if space is available.

Many of the economical accommodations are simply and comfortably furnished, with bath facilities centrally located down the hall or in the cabin area. Non-smoking rooms are usually available upon request and are subject to availability. Pets are allowed in cabin areas, but must be monitored at all times.

Grant Village

Built in 1984, Grant Village was named after President Ulysses S. Grant, who signed the legislation to create Yellowstone as the world's first national park in 1872. All rooms have private baths

Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins

A classic from the golden age of touring the park by stagecoach, Lake Yellowstone Hotel has been restored to its 1920s grandeur. First opened in 1891, the hotel is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Linger in the spacious lobby and enjoy the hotel's original wicker furniture, once warehoused for decades. The Sun Room, a sitting area designed for relaxation, has wonderful views of the lake, cocktail service, and often a piano or chamber music performance in the evening.

Lake Yellowstone Hotel's rooms range from deluxe, historically renovated hotel rooms to more moderate annex rooms and comfortable cabins. All rooms have private baths.

Lake Lodge Cabins

The large porch of the lodge affords a rocking-chair view of Yellowstone Lake. The main lodge, built of logs and offering a crackling fire in its fireplace, is the focal point of this classic and comfortable complex. Cabins with private baths are available in spacious western and frontier styles.

Old Faithful Inn

A National Historic Landmark, Old Faithful Inn was built in the winter of 1903-1904 of local logs and stone. The immense lobby houses a stone fireplace and a handcrafted clock made of copper, wood, and wrought iron. Etched-glass panels, replicas of the historic carved wood Bear Pit Murals, are the focal points of the Inn's dining room and Bear Pit Lounge. Rooms are available with or without private baths.

Old Faithful Lodge Cabins

Historic Old Faithful Lodge features a great geyser view from the lobby. The rustic, economical cabins are available with or without private baths.

Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins

Opened in July 1998, Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins replaces the old Snow Lodge at the same location. It is the only Old Faithful-area accommodation available in winter. A joint venture between the concessioner, Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Xanterra), and the National Park Service, the renovated lodge has 100 guest rooms. The nearby Frontier and Western cabins are also open in winter. All have private baths.

Canyon Lodge and Cabins

Nestled near the spectacular Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Canyon Lodge provides lodge rooms and cabin accommodations with private baths.

Roosevelt Lodge Cabins

This historic, log lodge and cabin facility, built in 1916, is tucked away in the trees near the Tower Fall area of Yellowstone, which was a favorite area of Teddy Roosevelt. Its Roughrider cabins have wood-burning stoves but no private baths (showers and rest rooms are located throughout the cabin area); the Frontier cabins come with propane heat and private baths.

The lodge houses a family-style restaurant (famous for its barbecue ribs), two stone fireplaces, and a large porch complete with rocking chairs.

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins

Completed in the 1930s, Mammoth is one of two park lodging facilities that are open summer and winter seasons. The Map Room contains a large, newly renovated wooden map of the United States made of 15 different woods from 9 different countries. Facilities include hotel rooms and cabins with or without private baths.

Camping in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Park has 11 campgrounds to choose from, 7 are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Four campgrounds, encompassing nearly 1,400 sites, may be reserved in advance by calling Xanterra Parks & Resorts at (307) 344-7311.

In addition, Fishing Bridge RV Park has 341 RV sites with full hook-ups and is restricted to hard-sided vehicles only. Call (307) 344-7311 for reservations.

Facilities

Most Yellowstone campgrounds have tables, fire grills, drinking water, garbage cans, and flush or pit toilets. The four reservable campgrounds have rest rooms, fire grates, and tables accessible to persons with disabilities. The RV park does not have fire grates or picnic tables.

Regulations

• All food must be stored in bear-proof lockers where provided.
• Do not disturb wildlife and vegetation.
• Only dead and downed wood may be used for campfires; firewood is sold at some campgrounds mid-May through mid-September.

Restrictions

Camping is permitted only in designated campgrounds. You may camp up to 14 days between July 1 and Labor Day and up to 30 days the rest of the year.

Backcountry Camping

Advance reservations for overnight backcountry camping in the park cost $15. Permits are free without advance reservations and are available from visitor centers or ranger stations. If you are headed into the backcountry, be aware of how to reduce the risk of encounters with bears.