Stay Inside the Park

One of the best ways to get the most out of a trip to a national park is to stay inside it. Pups aren’t welcome in any Yellowstone hotels, but they can stay in a cabin instead. Located next door to the park’s most famous geyser, Old Faithful Snow Lodge Cabins and Old Faithful Lodge Cabins offer spacious pet-friendly lodgings with space outside to wander. Elsewhere in the park, Roosevelt Lodge Cabins near Yellowstone’s Tower Falls features pet-friendly cabins, like the Roughrider, with hardwood floors inside.

Cooke City, MT

Cooke City is a small mountain town just outside Yellowstone’s North Entrance. During the summer months, visitors can get to town on Beartooth Highway, a breathtaking scenic drive. Alpine Motel is a popular place for pups and people to stay in town. When Fido arrives, Coco Bean, the chairman of the hotel's Welcoming Committee, will show him the grassy relief area outside and make sure he has everything he needs for his stay. Alpine Motel welcomes two dogs of any size to stay for no additional fee.

West Yellowstone, MT

Located just 10 minutes from the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Under Canvas Yellowstone was this cool camping company’s first glamping site. Fido will love sleeping under the stars without the hassle of setting up a tent at this boutique hotel with a unique safari experience. Guests can stay in a luxurious canvas safari tent or a deluxe safari tent with a wood-burning stove, private bathroom and private patio. Under Canvas Yellowstone welcomes dogs of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night.

Gardiner, MT

The North Entrance of Yellowstone is in Gardiner, MT, and is the only place you and your pooch can gain entry to the park year-round. Travelers planning on entering here can stay at The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone. When you arrive at the hotel, take a tour of the beautiful outdoor space with your leashed pooch, then head back to your spacious room or cabin with stunning mountain views. The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone invites two pets of any size to stay for no additional fee.

Big Sky, MT

Big dogs staying in Big Sky, MT are under an hour’s scenic drive along Highway 191 from Yellowstone’s West Entrance. While you’re there, reserve a room at Residence Inn Big Sky The Wilson Hotel. Canine guests receive treats, a toy, a rawhide bone, a travel water bowl, a bandana, bags, and the use of a dog bed during their stay. As an added bonus, $25 of your nightly rate will go towards Stafford Animal Shelter and you’ll receive a $10 gift certificate for Yappy Hour at nearby Beehive Basin Brewery. Residence Inn Big Sky The Wilson Hotel welcomes two pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $100 per pet, per stay.

Jackson Hole, WY

Visitors who want the chance to see two national parks in a day should set up camp in Jackson Hole. You’ll need to drive through Grand Teton National Park to reach the Yellowstone South Entrance. En route, you’ll be treated to epic views of the Teton Mountains. Cowboy Village Resort is a big hit among BringFido users staying in downtown Jackson. Spend a day at the parks, then head back to your cozy cabin for the night. Outside, you’ll find ample green space to walk around. Keep walking into town and enjoy dinner on the patio at Big Hole BBQ Jackson. Cowboy Village Resort welcomes two dogs of any size for no additional fee.

Are pets allowed at any other hotels around Yellowstone?

49er Inn & Suites welcomes two pets of any size for no additional fee.

Anglers Lodge permits two pets of any size for an additional fee of $30 for one night, and $10 for each additional night.

Anvil Hotel allows two pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per stay.

Bar N Ranch welcomes three dogs of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per stay.

Best Western Desert Inn accepts two pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per night.

Best Western Weston Inn permits two dogs up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $30 per pet, per night.

Brandin Iron Inn welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per stay.

Continuum Hotel Teton Village allows two dogs up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night.

ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone welcomes pets of any size for no additional fee.

Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel permits one pet of any size for an additional fee of $25 per night.

Elk Country Inn allows pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night.

Explorer Cabins At Yellowstone welcomes pets of any size for no additional fee.

Fireside Resort accepts one dog of any size for an additional fee of $75 per stay, and two dogs of any size for $125 per stay.

Gray Wolf Inn & Suites welcomes two pets of any size for no additional fee.

Hampton Inn Jackson Hole permits two dogs up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per stay.

The Hibernation Station allows one pet of any size for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night.

Holiday Inn West Yellowstone welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 per stay.

Homewood Suites Jackson Hole accepts two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $100 per stay.

The Hostel permits two pets of any size for an additional fee of $22.60 per night.

Huntley Lodge allows dogs of any size for an additional fee of $25 per night.

Inn on the Creek accepts one dog of any size for an additional fee of $25 per night.

Kelly Inn Yellowstone welcomes two pets of any size for no additional fee.

Pony Express Motel allows two pets up to 100 lbs in ground floor rooms for an additional fee of $20-$40 per pet, per night.

Yellowstone Gateway Inn permits two pets up to 60 lbs for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night.

Rainbow Ranch Lodge welcomes one dog of any size for an additional fee of $40 per stay, and two dogs of any size for $60 per stay.

Snow King Resort Hotel accepts two pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night.

Stage Coach Inn allows two pets up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per night.

Stillwater Condominium by Big Sky Resort Central Reservations welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night.

Super 8 Gardiner permits two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $10 per pet, per night.

Three Bear Lodge allows two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night.

Yellowstone Lodge accepts pets of any size for an additional fee of $20 per stay.

Yellowstone Westgate Hotel welcomes three pets of any size for no additional fee.

Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa permits two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night.

Can I camp with my dog in Yellowstone?

From Canyon Campground in a lodgepole forest near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River to Madison Campground where the Gibbon and Firehole rivers join to form the Madison River, dogs are welcome at all 12 pet-friendly campgrounds within Yellowstone National Park. Before you book a campsite, make sure you and your dog are prepared for camping by packing your pup’s essentials and being aware of wildlife within the park.

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most unique places to visit with Fido. Sitting on top of a dormant volcano, this incredible park contains some of the world’s most unusual natural wonders, including Old Faithful. This famous cone geyser earned its name because of its relatively predictable eruptions around 20 times each day. While your furry best friend isn’t allowed on the trails or boardwalks within the park, he can join you in the shaded, paved areas near the Old Faithful Lodge and Cabins and visitor center, all within close viewing distance of Old Faithful.

Yellowstone is home to other unusual geologic features like fumaroles and hot springs, many of which can be seen from a scenic drive around Grand Loop Road. The main road through the park will take you to Mammoth Hot Springs, where you and your dog will be able to see some of the features from the parking lot, and to Kepler Cascades, a three-tiered cascade waterfall that can be seen from a pullout. Make sure your pooch keeps his eyes peeled for wildlife like bison, elk, moose and bears along the way.

If you want to hit the trails with your dog, Shoshone National Forest is just outside Yellowstone National Park and welcomes pups on more than 1,300 miles of trails. Explore the nation’s first national forest on one of four scenic byways. Make a pitstop at Popo Agie Falls Trail for an easy hike that features a waterfall, or stride out on the moderate Bridal Veil Falls Trail for more of a challenge.

People and pups staying in West Yellowstone, MT have an abundance of outdoor activities on their doorstep. Spend a day on the water at Hebgen Lake in a pet-friendly rental from Kirkwood Marina on the north shore of the lake. Back on dry land, hike with your hound on the moderate Refuge Point Loop Trail, then enjoy dinner at The Buffalo Bar in town.

Millions of people flock to Yellowstone during the peak summer season from June through August. Beat the heat and the crowds with your furry best friend by planning a visit in April instead, when you’ll be greeted by the emergence of bears from hibernation and migrating birds arriving. Or, plan a trip during September for more lodging options due to smaller crowds and to search out the pockets of aspen within the park that begin to change color at the end of the month.

Whenever you plan to visit, be sure to book pet-friendly accommodation early to avoid disappointment.

Vacations are always more fun with Fido along for the ride. But, if you’re planning an afternoon excursion that doesn’t allow dogs during your otherwise pet-friendly trip, you’ll need to hook your pup up with a fun place to spend a few hours. Those entering through Yellowstone’s East Entrance can reach out to Cody Country Bed and Biscuit to reserve a day of play, paddling in pools and hanging out with other friendly dogs. When you return, treat your dog to a full grooming session or wash them yourself in the self-service dog wash. Yellowstone Pet Boarding in Livingston, MT offers comfortable overnight accommodations for furry travelers entering Yellowstone’s North Entrance.

Yellowstone National Park has strict rules regarding dogs, but these won’t stop Fido from seeing some of the most remarkable sights in the park. Stay inside Yellowstone at Old Faithful Snow Lodge Cabins, Old Faithful Lodge Cabins or Roosevelt Lodge Cabins, or spend the night nearby at the Alpine Motel, Under Canvas Yellowstone, The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, Residence Inn Big Sky The Wilson Hotel, Cowboy Village Resort or one of many other pet-friendly hotels around Yellowstone in Gardiner, MT, West Yellowstone, MT, Big Sky, MT, Jackson Hole, WY and beyond. Sleep under the stars together, receive a free round at a popular Yappy Hour and chat with a canine concierge at these awesome pet-friendly hotels around Yellowstone. During your time in the park together, witness Old Faithful erupt, watch an incredible waterfall cascading and see hydrothermal features bubbling on the surface.

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