Yellowstone Holiday Cabins & Accommodations

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin

Yellowstone Holiday is a wonderful mix between camping outdoors and staying in a comfortable hotel room. Visitors will get all the flavor of camping out under the stars and yet they will have a comfy bed and hot shower to go home to at night. After trekking around Yellowstone National Park all day, you will definitely want a soft bed and hot shower at the end of the day and a cabin near West Yellowstone is the answer.

Big Box chain hotels really don’t give you the authentic flavor of Yellowstone. They all look exactly the same on the inside and the outside. At Yellowstone Holiday there are 24 cozy cabins with fully equipped kitchenettes that sleep from 4 to 7 people. Your entire family will be comfortable in just one cabin. Plus they offer 36 Big-Rig RV sites.

Yellowstone Holiday also has a quaint general store with its own bathroom and shower facility. You can purchase last minute supplies there like bread, cold drinks or fishing bait. The resort center has a convenient laundry, modem data port desk and a camper kitchen. Every room overlooks beautiful Lake Hebgen.Lodging on Lake Hebgen is perfect for vacationers.

At Yellowstone Holiday you will find a marina with a launch ramp, boat slips, propane and fuel. They rent fishing boats, kayaks, canoes and paddle boats. You can even purchase your fishing license at the Yellowstone Marina on beautiful Lake Hebgen.

If you are tired of tramping around Yellowstone National Park and ready to lay back and relax with friends and family, they have many choices for your pleasure. You can organize a fun game of volleyball, tetherball or horseshoes. They offer a barbecue and fire pit area, plus a swimming beach, and shoreline fishing.

Rustic Yellowstone cabinshave that outdoorsy feel and yet give you all the comforts of home, plus they are very affordable. Each one has a breathtaking view of Lake Hebgen. Walk right out the front door of your cozy cabin and down to Lake Hebgen Marina within moments.

Lake Hebgen is a fisherman’s paradise and thousands of people come out for west Yellowstone fishing each year.The lake overflows with large, beautiful rainbow and brown trout. It is common for anglers to pull a 16” Rainbow Trout from Lake Hebgen.

A rustic cabin will give you the sense and feel of the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on the beauty and grandeur of Yellowstone National Park by staying in a chain hotel. Reserve your cozy cabin today from Yellowstone Holiday. July is the busiest month of the year so be sure to call early for the best accommodations.

 

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Yellowstone National Park Offers Endless Fun Activities

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

Yellowstone National Parkconsists of approximately 3500 square miles of gorgeous terrain. In and around the park you will find hundreds of lakes, rivers, canyons and waterfalls. Yellowstone was the first national park to be established by the U.S. government in 1872.

One of the best known attractions is the Old Faithful Geyser. Old Faithful spews hundreds of gallons of boiling water into the air approximately every 91 minutes. Tourists travel from all over the world to view this natural phenomenon.

Yellowstone National Parkis located in Idaho, Wyoming,and Montana and is home to a wide range of animals including elk, wolves,grizzly bears and bison. For 11,000 years it was also home to many tribes of American Indians including the Shoshone.

All aroundYellowstone National Parkyou will findnumerous lodges, campgrounds and cabins. Thousands of tourists come to Yellowstone National Park every year to enjoy the lush green valleys, waterfalls and canyons found there. West Yellowstone fishing is said to be some of the best in the U.S.

In addition to Old Faithful, there are many other amazing natural wonders. For instance, Yellowstone is home to one of the world’s largest petrified forests. Also located there is Grand Prismatic Spring, which is the largest hot spring in America and third largest in the world.

The park experiences many small earthquakes throughout the year and over time, it has even experienced some larger earthquakes. In 1959, a 7.5 magnitude quake struck just outside the northwest boundary. This earthquake caused the dam at Hebgen Lake to collapse triggering a landslide which dammed the river, creating a new lake. That lake is now referred to as “Quake Lake.

Hebgen Lakeand Quake Lake are both popular places for fishing, boating and other water sports. Hebgen Lake Marina offers great fishing and boating recreational activities and cabins in West Yellowstone are plentiful. There are so many fun, adventurous activities in and around the park such as hiking, horseback riding and llama riding that you’ll hardly know where to begin.

Yellowstone Holiday is located just a few miles from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park and offers rustic cabins where you and your family can relax and be comfortable but still experience all the beauty and grandeur of the amazing outdoors. Your Yellowstone Park vacation can include boating at Hebgen Lake or touring the many unique museums in the nearby town of West Yellowstone. The town also has many souvenir shops and wonderful places to eat.

July is the busiest month for Yellowstone National Park so it’s best to book ahead if you’re planning a vacation there soon. Yellowstone Holiday also offers barbecues, games and other fun outdoor activities to their guests. They are conveniently located just down the road from the town of West Yellowstone and just a few miles from the entrance to Yellowstone Park, so they’re right in the middle of all the action.

 

Enjoy the beauty of America this year. Visit Yellowstone National Park.Yellowstone Holiday offers affordable cabins with a long list of amenities. Call ahead for the best accommodations.

 

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Accommodations at Yellowstone National Park

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

Yellowstone National Parkis located in Wyoming,Idaho and Montana. It was first established by U.S. Congress and President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872. It is one of the most beautiful places in America and is home to a wide variety of animals includingwolves,grizzly bears, elk and bison. Up until the nineteenth century, this area was home for the past 11,000 years to many tribes of Indians.

Yellowstone National Parkencompasses approximately 3500 square miles of lakes, rivers, canyons and waterfalls. It was the very first national park to be established by the U.S. government and it contains many natural phenomenon such as Old Faithful Geyser. The park is home to a wide variety of nature’s most beautiful creations including theGrand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

SurroundingYellowstone National Parkare many beautiful lakes, rivers, lush green valleys and canyons. Because of its popularity, there are dozens, if not hundreds of campgrounds, cabins and RV parks. Thousands of tourists visit Yellowstone National Park each year to experience its beauty and rich natural wonders.

Hebgen Lake is located near the West Yellowstone entrance. This gorgeous lake provides some incredible opportunities for fishing, boating and all sorts of water sports. Hebgen Lake in southwest Montana, is also well known for a 7.5 magnitude earthquake which occurred there in 1959. The earthquake formed a six mile long, 190 feet deep lake known as Quake Lake which is also a popular vacation destination and is right downstream from Hebgen Lake.

There are an endless number of activities in and around Yellowstone National Park such as hiking, horseback riding and llama riding. You can also rent jet skis, boats and bicycles at many places in and around the park. There are a great many beautiful cabins and cottages as well as RV campgrounds and other lodging near Yellowstone National Park and Hebgen Lake Marina.

 

Often tourists come from all over the world to visit Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. Whatever type of accommodations you are looking for, you can easily find. Some of the cabins near Yellowstoneare very rustic and you only have the bare necessities and must even go outside to find a restroom. Some people enjoy that more natural experience when visiting the park.

However, you can also find five star hotels. Usually, tourists enjoy a mix of rustic and modern and opt for a homey cabin which has a nice kitchen and bath and all of the conveniences of home. Yellowstone Holiday provides cabins like these with all the amenities and comforts while still giving tourists the fun, outdoor experience. Some cabins at Yellowstone Holiday can accommodate up to 8 people and have nice kitchens and comfy beds, so you can enjoy your vacation time at Yellowstone National Park.

The busiest month of the year for Yellowstone and its surrounding attractions is July. Though there are many cabins to rent in Yellowstone, in order to get a nice cabin or cottage, it’s important to call ahead and make a reservation. Yellowstone Holiday also provides games and fun activities like horseshoes and cookouts for its visitors. West Yellowstone camping is fun for the whole family.

Advance reservations are not needed to enter the park. The entrance fee is $25 for a private, noncommercial vehicle; $20 for each snowmobile or motorcycle; or $12 for each visitor 16 and older entering on foot. This fee provides you with a 7-day entrance permit for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Annual and Lifetime Passes are available.

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Plenty of Reasons to Choose Yellowstone Holiday

Posted on May 5, 2011 by admin

If you’re heading to Montana this year to visit Old Faithful and Yellowstone National Park, then you may be thinking about where to stay while in Montana. There are many chain hotels and resorts surrounding Yellowstone but we believe that Yellowstone Holiday is a cut above the others. They offer camping at Hebgen Lake.

One of the great things you’ll love about Yellowstone Holiday is our location. We are located right on Lake Hebgen, which is a gorgeous lake filled with Rainbow and Brown trout. Even if Yellowstone National Park were not just down the road, you would enjoy spending your vacation with us. With Mt. Hebgen towering in the background, and Lake Hebgen at your doorstep, you will discover many relaxing and fun activities to delight the oldest or the youngest in your clan.

Another surprise that visitors often find pleasing is that we are just 15 miles from West Yellowstone, Montana. This offers our visitors a unique opportunity to go into town and buy souvenirs, tour a museum or watch an incredible movie at the 6-story high IMAX Theater. There is also plenty of bait and tackle shops in West Yellowstone where you can fill up your tackle box with new flies or even book a guided fishing trip.

View live grizzly bears and gray wolves in their natural environment at theGrizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. This is a fun and educational side-trip for the whole family. While in the town of West Yellowstone, you will find eclectic shops that make silver jewelry, shops where you can buy handmade Indian clothing, and even an old-fashioned soda counter with hand-scooped ice cream.

While staying at Yellowstone Holiday’s cabins in west Yellowstone, you’ll enjoy the convenience of being so close to a town filled with great places to eat and shop and yet only a few miles from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Our friendly staff will make sure you have the time of your life while staying with us. We go out of our way to give you every convenience.

Yellowstone Holiday has 24 quaint rustic Yellowstone cabins that sleep from 4 to 7 people where you’ll get a great night’s rest and a warm shower, so you will be ready to take on Old Faithful. We also offer our guests 36 big-rig RV sites where you can pull up your RV and make yourself at home.

With a view right outside your door of gorgeous Lake Hebgen and a town just down the road full of enjoyable diners and shops, Yellowstone Holiday is that perfect mix of accessibility and exhilarating activities. You’ll never want to go home!

 

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Camping out in a Cabin at Yellowstone Holiday

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

Yellowstone Holiday offers you so much for your nextYellowstone vacation. We have been entertaining guests from all over the world for many years and we know that your accommodations are important to you. We have provided lodging near Yellowstone to those who want to be close enough to fun activities for everyone in the family.

At certain times of the year, it can be very challenging to find a good, comfortable hotel room when coming out to visit and tour the Yellowstone National Park. But staying in a big chain hotel doesn’t really give you the authentic flavor of this beautiful, amazing natural wonderland.

At Yellowstone Holiday, we offer you a great alternative. We have 24 cozy Yellowstone cabins for visitors coming out to spend some time in Yellowstone National Park. Our cabins are fully equipped with conveniences such as kitchenettes and comfy beds. Each one is roomy and comfortable and will sleep from 4 to 7 people.

Our cabins have that homey feel with all the comforts and they are very affordable. Each one has a lovely view of Lake Hebgen. You can just walk right out your front door in many of our cozy cabins, and be at the lake within moments. This is a fisherman’s paradise, as Lake Hebgen is well-known for the large trout caught there each year. It’s nothing at all to see an angler pull a 16” Rainbow Trout from Hebgen Lake.

When you’ve seen all the sights there are to see at Yellowstone National Park, including Old Faithful, perhaps you’ll enjoy relaxing outside in front of your cabin while steaks barbecue on the grill. Watch the sun setting over beautiful Lake Hebgen. Inhale the fresh Montana air. Later you can get involved in a fun game of horseshoes with loved ones.

Yellowstone Holiday offers families so many fun and entertaining activities. From horseshoes to volleyball, you’ll never want to sleep during your vacation at Yellowstone. We strive to make sure our guests are comfortable and well-cared for the whole time they spend with us. We want your Yellowstone vacation to be memorable and often guests return each year to stay in one of our cute, cozy campground at Hebgenlake.

Staying in a rustic cabin at Yellowstone Holiday gives you the sense of camping out without all the roughing it. You get that same pleasure of being free in the great outdoors while still able to sleep in a warm comfy bed each night and take a proper shower. This is the best of both worlds.

Yellowstone Holiday is definitely the family-friendly resort for all ages. You’ll love your stay with us and be marking your calendar till your next vacation comes around.

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See All the Sights at Yellowstone National Park

Posted on April 29, 2011 by admin

Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 by U.S. Congress and President Ulysses S. Grant.It is located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. This gorgeous and amazing national park is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, bison, wolves, and elk.

Yellowstone National Park encompasses a number of incredible natural phenomenon’s such as Old Faithful, which is visited each year by thousands of tourists. The park also sports a remarkable collection of unique geysers and hot springs, as well as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

There is a vast amount of age-old lore associated with Yellowstone National Park and the park is surrounded with historical museums filled with many artifacts from the past. One of the fascinating stories is about the Shoshone Indians, who once lived in the mountains of Yellowstone. They chose to use dogs instead of horses to transport food, hides, and provisions. They were known as the “Sheep Eaters” or Tukudika and they lived in Yellowstone during the 1880’s.

You can learn many such stories about the history of Yellowstone by visiting some of the museums inside or surrounding the park. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center is widely regarded as America’s finest western museum. It is located in Cody, Wyoming, 52 miles from the park’s East Gate. The Center features a library and five internationally acclaimed museums.

Inside the park and surrounding it, tourists will find so many relaxing and fun things to do that you’ll need a whole month to do them all. There are a wide variety of places to rent bicycles and boats. Plus there are places that will take you on one or two hour hikes through the park. Yellowstone offers horseback and llama riding. These areavailable at Mammoth, Tower-Roosevelt, and Canyon. Advance reservations are recommended.

If you aren’t too sure about horseback or llama riding, you can go on a fun-filled wagon ride that eventually ends up a cookout site where the wagoneers will prepare a steak dinner for their guests. This is sure to be a memorable experience and a delicious meal. Imagine the smell of black coffee and steaks cooking around an open campfire under the beautiful skies of Yellowstone National Park.

If you’re looking for cabins in west Yellowstone to stay at, Yellowstone Holiday will be the perfect place for you! It’s at the best location and right next to Hebgen Lake. They even offer west Yellowstone RV parks that are available. They have just about everything to make the whole family happy.

Advance reservations are not needed to enter the park. Annual or Lifetime Passes are also available. The entrance fee is $25 for a private, noncommercial vehicle; $20 for each snowmobile or motorcycle; or $12 for each visitor 16 and older entering on foot. This fee provides you with a 7-day entrance permit for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Don’t forget your camera!

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Fun Activities for the Whole Family at Yellowstone Holiday

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

Yellowstone Holiday is located on the breathtaking Hebgen Lake. We are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day with cozy cabins as well as a lovely RV park. We are only 15 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, making us a very convenient location for your family’s next vacation.

Yellowstone Holiday is the perfect base camp for your family to explore the amazing beauty of the Yellowstone National Park. And Hebgen Lake is the perfect place for canoeing, kayaking or boating. Whether you’re a novice fisherman or a pro, you will love the fly fishing there. It’s not unusual for fishermen to pull 14 to 18 inch trout from Hebgen Lake. There is also a lovely beach area where you can go swimming or relax in the sun.

At Yellowstone Holiday, it’s pretty common to see grizzly bears and gray wolves in their natural environment. This can be fun and educational for the whole family. Surrounded by approximately 3,500 square miles of mountains, canyons, lakes and rivers, you’ll never run out of exhilarating outdoor activities at our Yellowstone campground. You’ll see literally hundreds of wildlife species, including endangered animals.

Yellowstone Holiday has 36 big-rig RV sites and 24 cozy west Yellowstone cabins where you’ll enjoy all the comforts of home. Our accommodations are within walking distance ofthe lakeshore with panoramic views of Mt. Hebgen and the surrounding forest. This makes for a spectacular backdrop for your fun, relaxing vacation.  We are right in the middle of a thousand miles of hiking trails where you can go walking or even biking.

In addition to the world-class fishing, at Yellowstone Holiday, we provide plenty of other water sports, as well as volleyball, tetherball, and horseshoes. These fun activities are available to you right outside your door. Nearby, you will find a variety of great places to rent a bike or take a horseback ride around the lake. Visitors often enjoy exploring Quake Lake, which was created in 1959 by the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Montana history.

Historic Virginia City, an Old West gold mining town that has been “frozen in time” is also a short distance from Yellowstone Holiday. Less than an hour away, you’ll find towns where can enjoy a leisurely lunch and go shopping for souvenirs.

 

 

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Having a Yellowstone Vacation? Here are Your Accommodation Choices

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Yellowstone National Park is a place that enchants and enthralls by its sheer beauty and natural charm. It is undoubtedly one of the best vacation places, particularly for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Its acres and acres of land is home to a lot of natural phenomena for you to explore and enjoy. The park also houses a wide variety of wildlife, most of which roam freely. (You can, in fact, potentially meet some of these animals during your trek and be close enough to say hello!)

Yellowstone Park also rests in one of the world’s largest volcanic fields, you are in for a treat. Get an eyeful of geysers, take a relaxing dip at its many hot springs, marvel at how nature flourishes at the thermal areas.

A Yellowstone vacation will not be complete without spending your nights at any Yellowstone Park lodging options. These add another level of enjoyment to your holiday and allow you and your family to rest your weary heads after a long day’s adventure at the park.

Here are Yellowstone Park Accommodations that you can enjoy:

Yellowstone RV parks: Getting to and around Yellowstone is more fun with an RV! In an RV, you can have some of the comforts of home, while you get closer to the park’s many attractions. RV camping in Yellowstone National Park is made possible by the availability of RV hook-ups, some of which provide water, electricity and sewerage. An RV enables you to get closer to wildlife roaming freely, drive through the park’s famous top draws such as Old Faithful or the breathtaking Grand Canyon with ease and comfort.  You can choose any of the 12 campgrounds – there are campgrounds that have complete hook-ups while others offer only the bare necessities. There are also RV campgrounds that need previous reservations, while others are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also RV parks in West Yellowstone, outside of the park grounds.

RV Camping Tips:

For RV camping in Yellowstone National Park, be sure to remember these tips:

-          Most campgrounds fill up quickly so be sure to make your reservations ahead of time.

-          You are prohibited from RV camping in areas not designated as campgrounds.

-          Check-out time is usually at 10 A.M.

-          Generators are only limited to certain times. Usually, you will be required to turn off the generator at 8 a.m.

-          Follow instructions to keep animals out. Leaving food scraps, coolers and cooking gear can attract wild animals such as wolves, bears and coyotes. Make sure to store everything in your RV. Also, head all safety warnings for your security.

-          The park spans some 2 million acres so you will do well to plan ahead as to your course.

-          Be sure to inquire about the maximum RV length.

-          There is also a maximum stay limit, which is set at 14 days for most RV campgrounds inside the park.

Camping at Yellowstone: Yellowstone camping mostly consists of pitching a tent at any of the camping sites. There are 12 campgrounds in Yellowstone Park, each with their own set of amenities. For instance, there are campgrounds with flush toilets, laundry and showers nearby while other campgrounds have vault toilets with no showers – although there are showers and laundry facilities at nearby villages. Camping at Yellowstone can be an enjoyable experience, if you’re up to it. It is an opportunity to get closer to nature, to sleep amidst the scent of pine, the twittering of crickets and the sight of stars overhead.

Tips when camping in Yellowstone:

-          Some of the campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also some campgrounds that are operated by a private company and allow reservations. But remember that the campsites fill up rather quickly and reservations may go as far ahead as 1 year.

-          Check out time is 10 a.m. the next morning.

-          If you want to secure a campsite, be sure to be there by check out time.

-          You are not allowed to pitch your tent, camp in your car and camp along the roadways in areas that are not designated as campsites.

-          Be sure to follow safety rules.

Cabins in and around Yellowstone: There are also cabins in and around Yellowstone Park. Cabins are warmer and provide more comfort than camping. However, Yellowstone Park cabins inside the park will require a deposit of 50% of the rental fee and can be booked as early as 1 year.

Yellowstone Holiday Cabins: There are also plenty of cabins near Yellowstone which offer the same amenities, often at half the price. Unlike cabins inside Yellowstone park, these accommodations also provide other creature comforts, such as a private bath and telephone connections. For cozy cabins that capture that rustic ambiance, you can try Yellowstone Holiday cabins, which provide easy access to gorgeous Hebgen Lake. It is also a few minutes’ drive away from the Park. Yellowstone Holiday cabins offer you comfort at an affordable price.

 

 

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Gorgeous Hebgen Lake: Make it a Part of Your Yellowstone Vacation

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

Fill your vacation with extraordinary images of Mother Nature at its finest. A Yellowstone vacation with visits to nearby Hebgen Lake will make sure of that. Whether you’re looking for a spot to indulge in a wide variety of water sports, fish to your heart’s content, or just to let your hair down, breathe in the fresh mountain air and escape from the hurly burly of the city life, Hebgen Lake in Montana and Yellowstone National Park will hit the spot.

All About Hebgen Lake

Beautiful Hebgen Lake is a man-made lake that sprang up due to the Hebgen Dam.  It is about 4 miles in width and 15 miles in length, with some 400 million cubic meters of water. It is located in Gallatin County in Montana and has gained the reputation of being one of the best fishing spots in Montana.

One of Hebgen Lake’s claims to fame is the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that occurred in 1959, which is considered one of the largest earthquakes to hit the lower 48 states. The quake caused the formation of Quake Lake (found downstream of Hebgen Lake) due to the avalanche of trees, soil and rock that blocked the flow of Madison River.

Hebgen Lake is set on the gorgeous backdrop of mountains and forests and is popular for a wide variety of recreational options such as fishing, hiking, camping and boating during summers and ice-fishing and snowmobiling in winters. As a popular vacation spot, there are marinas at Hebgen Lake, as well as campground, RV parks and restaurants.

A Fisherman’s Dream Destination

Hebgen Lake did not earn the distinction of being North America’s best dry fly fishing lake and Stillwater fishing lake for nothing. Indeed, its heavily populated with cutthroat, brown and rainbow trout make fishing at Hebgen Lake something to look forward to.

There is high insect activity in the lake, which in turn encourage trout and other fish to rise to the surface to feed. You will have plenty of opportunities to catch big trout – plenty of them. The average rainbow trout is at 14 to 16 inches, while brown trout run between 16 to 18 inches. And you can do your fishing amidst the awesome backdrop of the mountains!

The joys of “landing the big one” and being able to show it off to friends and loved ones are the lake’s main attraction for anglers. For beginners, there are fishing guides located in the area.

Other Water Sports

For boating at Hebgen Lake, water sports enthusiasts can get aboard a canoe, pontoon boat, inflatable kayak or motorboat. Some float tubing can be done, although the wind and the lake’s sheer size may make it difficult. You can also try some waterskiing. There are plenty of boats for rent at the Hebgen Lakeside. You can also take a relaxing dip at any of the swimming beaches that abound along the lakeshore.

Nature Adventures

Nature lovers will also have a jolly good time. You can take a nature trek to get the opportunity to look at wildlife up close and personal. Have your fill of cranes, mallards, ospreys, the majestic golden eagles, herons and western grebes. You can also see deer, moose and bison that frequently graze in the area. If you’re lucky, you can even spot a grizzly bear, a black bear or wolf. You can also take biking trips around the lake area.

Nearby Yellowstone

Hebgen Lake is only about 10 miles away from famed Yellowstone National Park. This is the oldest national park in the world and is a must-see, particularly for those who love nature and adventure. Be among the millions that flock this amazing natural wonder. Yellowstone is best known for its geothermal features (mud pots, geysers such as the famous Old Faithful and hot springs) as well as for awesome canyons, rivers, lakes and mountain ranges.

Cabins at Hebgen Lake

Make your Yellowstone/Hebgen Lake vacation all the more enjoyable by camping at Hebgen Lake or staying in a log cabin. Hebgen Lake cabin rentals are available at Yellowstone Holiday. Yellowstone Holiday has 24 cozy cabins that boast of postcard perfect views, while offering the comforts of a warm and comfortable bed. Hebgen Lake lodging is practical, highly affordable and also enjoyable. Feel free to contact Yellowstone Holiday for reservations – our friendly staff will be glad to help you.

 

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Camping in Yellowstone: Fun Adventures for the Family!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

Yellowstone National Park! That has to be said with exclamation points. This first-ever national park is truly a nature lovers’ and sports enthusiasts’ playground.

What is in store for you at the park? Let us name a few:

- Its over 2 million acres is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including eagles, elks, moose, the gray wolf and the grizzly bear. It is also home to a dazzling assortment of exotic plants.

- It has over 300 geysers, the most famous of which is Old Faithful.

- It houses the largest caldera in the world, as well as a humongous petrified forests and close to 300 waterfalls

- You can soak in the hot water springs, as well as swimming holes dotting the park. There are also dazzling thermal areas, steam vents and boiling hot mud pots.

The park’s rugged natural beauty will truly enchant and a Yellowstone Family vacation will be simply unforgettable. If you want to have a more “authentic” experience, you can also try camping out in the woods of the park. Yellowstone National Park lodging includes 12 campgrounds with various amenities. Yes, camping in Yellowstone National Park is an experience like no other.  You get to see another side of the park when you spend the night under the stars, with only the sound of the crickets and the occasional cry of the wolf interrupting the quiet nights.

Here is a low-down of 12 campground that comprise Yellowstone park lodging:

- Bridge Bay Campground: This is near Yellowstone Lake, about 30 miles from the park’s East Entrance and has 425 campsites. RV hook-ups are also available. The nearest attractions include Mud Volcano, the Natural Bridge and Sulphur Cauldron. Amenities include flush toilets. Laundry and showers are at nearby Lake Village.

- Canyon Campground:  This is near the center of the park and near the park’s Grand Canyon, bringing you closer to the park’s most famous attractions. Nearby attractions include Artist Point, Lookout Point, Uncle Tom’s Trail, Grand View and Inspiration Point. Canyon Campground also has 250 sites and some RV spaces. You need to make advanced reservations with this campground. Amenities include flush toilet, a dump station, generators showers and laundry nearby.

- Fishing Bridge RV Park: This has 325 RV hook-ups, most of which have water, sewer and electricity. This is strictly an RV campground. This is located at the park’s northern tip, some 24 miles away from the entrance. Amenities include a general store, visitor center, flush toilets, showers, laundry and a dump station. Fishing Bridge is close to thermal attractions and areas for water sports.

- Grant Village Campground: This campground is also near Yellowstone Lake and provides easy access to attractions such as Old Faithful and the thermal features (mud pots, hot springs, etc.) at East Thumb Geyser Basin. Amenities include a visitor center flush toilets, showers and laundry, some RV sites and a dump station.

- Indian Creek Campground: Near Mammoth Hot Springs, this is a more secluded spot. You can hitch your tent on campsites that are on a first-come, first served basis. This site is great for those who are looking forward to fishing and hiking. Amenities include vault toilets with showers 8 miles away. Pull-through RVs are also allowed.

- Lewis Lake Campground: Another more secluded area, this is great for those who want to do some boating and fishing, as this is in Lewis Lake. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis although it is easier to get a spot here than in the other campgrounds. Amenities include vault toilets with laundry and showers in Grant Village.

- Madison Campground:  You need to make advanced reservations for this since this is a popular choice among campers, especially those who love fishing and hiking. This is near Firehole Falls, and a short drive towards Fountain Paint Pots and Lower Geyser Basin. It is 14 miles of the West Entrance and has 250 sites. You can drop by the geyser basins nearby and enjoy some fishing in Madison River. Amenities include flush toilets and dump station, with showers around 13 miles away.

- Mammoth Hot Springs Campground: For RVs and campers. This is open the whole year through and is close to Fort Yellowstone, Albright Visitor Center, Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces, as well as the park’s geothermal attractions. The 85 sites are available on a first-come, first served basis. Amenities include flush toilets but no shower or laundry.

- Norris Campground: Pitch your tent at any of its 100 sites, which may be had on a first-come, first-served basis. This campground boasts of pretty views of the river and the woods. It is also near Norris Geyser Basin, where you will often find some bison and other wildlife roaming at leisure. Amenities include flush toilets but no shower or laundry close by. There are also 7 RV sites.

- Pebble Creek Campground: This only has 30 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Great for avid campers and perfect for fishing, biking and hiking. This is located at the park’s northeast corner. Amenities include vault toilet but no laundry or showers nearby.

- Slough Creek Campground: A beautifully wooded campsite with only 29 slots up for grabs on a first-come, first served basis. This is one great way to rough it out in terms of Yellowstone Park camping. Nearby attractions include the Petrified Tree, Tower Falls and the Yellowstone Association Institute. Amenities include vault toilets, with no laundry or showers on site.

- Tower Falls Campground: This has 32 sites (first-come, first-served) that has you close to the Tower Falls, the Petrified Tree and other attractions in the Tower-Roosevelt area. Amenities include vault toilets, with showers two miles away.

Please note that although there are plenty of camping sites in Yellowstone National Park, these may be hard to come by during the peak months of summer. There are camping areas that are on a first-come, first-served basis (for Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Norris, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, and Tower Fall) while there are some camping areas that can be reserved. However, due to the popularity of the park, you may be surprised that reservations come as early as 6 or even 12 months!

Now, if camping is not the thing for you or there are no available sites for you and your family, you can also look at other Yellowstone National Park accommodations. One excellent option would be Yellowstone Holiday, which has RV sites and cabins just a few miles off of the park. You should also remember that camping in the picnic areas, in the car or in any other area that is not part of the campgrounds is strictly prohibited.

Cabins in Yellowstone Holiday provide you with rusty and cozy accommodations that are part of the Yellowstone experience even as it has the amenities of home – a comfortable bed and private bathrooms. You can also do some cooking and save on meal costs. Yellowstone Holiday has log cabins at Hebgen Lake and you can enjoy boating and fishing.

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