🏕️ Where to Stay in Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks 🛏️🌲
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Planning a trip to both Yellowstone and Grand Teton? Here’s your go-to guide on the best places to stay — whether you’re into cozy lodges, historic hotels, or tent-with-a-view vibes 👇
🌋 Staying Inside Yellowstone National Park
⛰️ Top In-Park Lodges & Hotels:
Old Faithful Inn – Iconic log-and-stone lodge near the geyser; book 6–12 months ahead!
Lake Yellowstone Hotel – Historic, elegant, and lakeside views
Canyon Lodge & Cabins – Centrally located for easy access to waterfalls and wildlife
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel – Reopened after renovation, great for exploring the north
⛺ Popular Campgrounds:
Madison Campground – Close to geysers + central location
Grant Village – Good for lake access + southern Yellowstone
Canyon Campground – Near the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
💡 Pro Tip: Yellowstone is huge. If you’re staying multiple nights, consider changing lodging locations to reduce driving time between areas!
🏔️ Staying Inside Grand Teton National Park
🏞️ Top Lodges & Cabins:
Jackson Lake Lodge – Huge windows with Teton views = wow
Jenny Lake Lodge – Luxury + rustic + romantic
Signal Mountain Lodge – Cozy cabins right on the lake
Colter Bay Cabins – Affordable, family-friendly, close to hikes
⛺ Best Campgrounds:
Jenny Lake Campground – Walkable to trails, tents only (book early!)
Colter Bay Campground – Larger, wooded, RV-friendly
Gros Ventre Campground – Closest to Jackson, often overlooked
💡 Pro Tip: Most Tetons lodging is only open mid-May through Sept — book early, especially for Jenny Lake!
🏘️ Towns to Stay Just Outside the Parks
🛎️ For Yellowstone:
West Yellowstone, MT – Closest to the west entrance, lots of hotels, restaurants
Gardiner, MT – North entrance access + wildlife nearby
Cooke City, MT – Tiny but scenic; perfect for a Lamar Valley-focused stay
🏡 For Grand Teton:
Jackson, WY – Stylish, lively, and full of food, shops, & outfitters
✅ Great for winter visits too (near Jackson Hole ski resort!)
💵 More expensive, but tons of options from budget to bougie
🧭 Quick Booking Tips:
✅ Book lodges 6–12 months ahead (especially inside the parks)
✅ Consider a combo stay — 2 nights in each park or 1 night in town and 2 nights inside
✅ Many in-park stays are managed by concessionaires like Xanterra (Yellowstone) and Grand Teton Lodge Company