Dog sitting on the porch of Yellowstone pet-friendly cabins

Yellowstone Pet-Friendly Lodging & Cabins

Located Just Outside The Park's West Entrance


Seasonal Closure Announcement

All Yellowstone National Park entrances and park roads are now temporarily closed in preparation for spring plowing, EXCEPT for the road between the North Entrance and Northeast Entrance (open year-round, weather permitting).

The North Entrance is OPEN! Visitors can enter through the historic Roosevelt Arch, then take Old Gardiner Road directly into Mammoth.

Conditions permitting, other entrances and roads are projected to begin opening to wheeled vehicle travel at 8:00 AM on April 21.

For additional information, please visit the National Park Service website


Did You Know?

Three of our four West Yellowstone lodging options are pet friendly! It's true; there are only a handful of pet friendly accommodations in the West Yellowstone, MT area, and we are proud to count three of our properties among these exclusive few: the Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn & Suites, and the Holiday Inn® West Yellowstone. We welcome dogs and cats, and offer a number of cozy pet friendly lodging options for your convenience.

Pets are permitted free of charge at the Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone and Gray Wolf Inn & Suites, or for a $25 fee at the Holiday Inn West Yellowstone.

We hope you and your pet have an enjoyable stay with us!

Please see our pet policy for additional information.

Pet-Friendly Activities

Pets are not allowed on boardwalks, hiking trails, in the backcountry, or in thermal areas at Yellowstone, but there are plenty of activities just outside the park for you and your pup.

If you are planning on bringing your dog with you to the park, make sure to check out these regulations from NPS.

  1. Take a lap around Earthquake Lake.
  2. Go for a stroll through West Yellowstone. You'll find various pet-friendly coffee shops and retailers to visit.
  3. Hike Coffin Lakes Trail, a moderate hike with stunning views and stream crossings.
  4. Don't miss out on the popular Old Faithful geyser. Dogs are allowed on the sidewalks around the visitor center with a leash.
  5. Have a picnic at Yellowstone Lake and let your dog dip their paws in the chilly water.
West Yellowstone pet friendly lodging - Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone

Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone

The popular Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone offer more than just a few pet-friendly cabins; they have an entire pet-friendly CAMP! Cabins #12-22 make up our Colter Camp, and are all pet-friendly.

Each cluster of cabins contains a common area with community fire pit, so while you are meeting other Explorer Cabins guests and sharing stories after a day's adventures, your dogs can socialize with each other too!

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West Yellowstone pet friendly lodging - Holiday Inn West Yellowstone

Holiday Inn® West Yellowstone

When it comes to pet-friendly lodging, few hotels match the level of dedication shown at the Holiday Inn® West Yellowstone!

We offer 29 pet-friendly rooms, part of which includes a number of first floor rooms and/or ADA accessible rooms.

Whatever your needs are, the Holiday Inn® West Yellowstone can easily accommodate you and your pet!

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West Yellowstone pet friendly lodging - Gray Wolf Inn and Suites

Gray Wolf Inn and Suites

The beloved Gray Wolf Inn and Suites is great for families, and your four-legged family members are no exception!

There are a number of pet-friendly Deluxe Rooms available at Gray Wolf Inn and Suites with two queen beds, all of which are located on the entry level with easy outdoor access for your convenience.

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