West Yellowstone, Lodging, Business, And More!
West Yellowstone is a small Montana town located in a high mountain valley, surrounded by National Forests and Yellowstone National Park. West Yellowstone is also the best gateway to Yellowstone Park and its features. Yellowstone's west entrance is located right in West Yellowstone and is the closest and easiest route to Old Faithful and Yellowstone's geyser areas.
From December 15th through March 15th, you can access the wintry wonderland of Yellowstone's interior through oversnow tours leaving West Yellowstone daily. Snowcoach and snowmobile tours offer a rare glimpse into Yellowstone's quiet season. The snow covered landscape, frozen waterfalls and frosted trees when, contrasted with geysers and other geothermal features, creates a surreal winterscape. Frosty bison and elk are often seen along the roads, while snowy fields make it easier to spot coyotes, foxes, and wolves.
With an average of 143" of snow every year, West Yellowstone offers some of the best trail and off-trail winter access in the Continental U.S. The Rendezvous Ski Trail system starts right in West Yellowstone and offers a groomed 35KM trail, usually groomed daily and available from November through April. The new Boundary Ski Trail (pet-friendly) and Yellowstone Park’s Riverside Trail also start from West Yellowstone.
Outside the park there are millions of acres of public lands for snowmobilers to explore. Explore over 400 hundred miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the surrounding National Forests. Snowmobile right from your lodging onto a well-marked trail system which leads to spectacular scenery and exhilarating back country powder. We have the latest trail conditions and snow reports.
West Yellowstone is a full winter vacation destination offering a variety of lodging and restaurant options. Family-friendly amenities including kitchen suites, family units, while indoor swimming pools are both economical and kid-pleasing. Cozy cabins, honeymoon and hot tub suites are the perfect romantic get-away. Check out our winter specials and promotions.
Take an afternoon and visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, an animal sanctuary featuring live grizzlies and wolves and naturalist presentations. Relax in the Interpretive Cabin by the fireplace, while watching the wolf packs play in the snow. Across the street is the IMAX Theater featuring movies about Yellowstone and its wildlife. Relax over a quiet dinner or meet the locals at their favorite evening spots.
Why not plan your winter get-away around a special events? December brings the annual Christmas Stroll, Dog Sled Races, “Christmas for the Critters,” and the annual Christmas Bird Count. Don’t miss January’s free snowshoe walks, Yellowstone ranger talks, and “Sleddin’ & S’mores.” or the 20th Annual World Snowmobile EXPO in March rounds out the winter.
Planning ahead for next summer? Let us help with your Yellowstone vacation of a lifetime. We have information on summer activities and tours. There's plenty for kids to do too. We've even put together some suggested routes and trips.
Just email or call. We'll be glad to help!
