About Gardiner MT
All About Gardiner, Montana
Gardiner is a small town situated at the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. It is easily accessed (all year) from Mammoth WY via a winding 5 mile road. It has about 1,000 year-round residents and serves over 2.5 million guests visiting Yellowstone and the surrounding area each year.
We love our town and we would be grateful if you would support our local businesses. Here's information about some of our favorite places to stay and eat, plus fun things to do.
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Where to Stay
Gardiner Hotels, B&Bs and Inns
Yellowstone River Motel (May-October, locally owned, pet friendly) yellowstonerivermotel.com
Gardiner Guest House (year-round) gardinerguesthousebb.com
Wonderland Café and Lodge (year-round) wonderlandcafeandlodge.com
Yellowstone Village Inn and Suites (year-round) yellowstonevinn.com
Yellowstone Basin Inn (year-round) yellowstonebasininn.com
Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel (May-September) dreamcatchertipihotel.com
Park Hotel (year-round) parkhotelyellowstone.com
Absaroka Lodge (year-round) yellowstonemotel.com
Gardiner Cabins and Houses
Wanderlust Haven (superb views in a stunning 2 bedroom house) – ask us, we can book you directly or click HERE
Jardine Retreat (secluded and cozy 2 bedroom in historic Jardine) jardineretreat.com
Cozy Wolf Lodge (New and modern 2 bedroo, 2.5 bath condo tri-plex in the heart of Gardiner) see more/book
Lilac Cottage vrbo.com/602487
Yellowstone Riverside Cabin (Year-round, especially for photographers) yellowstoneriversidecabin.com
North Yellowstone Cabin Rentals (May-September) northyellowstonehostel.com/vacation-cabins
Lodging in Silver Gate and Cooke City MT
Elkhorn Lodge elkhornlodgemt.com
Gray Wolf Cabin greywolfcabin.com
The Fox Den on Soda Butte Creek airbnb.com/rooms/20917498
High Country Motel and Cabins highcountrymotelandcabins.com
Living Waters vrbo.com/169165
Creekside at Yellowstone vrbo.com/805103
The Wolf Den vrbo.com/327027
Lamar Valley Cabin lamarvalleycabin.com
Blackford Mountain House vrbo.com/1069408
Woody Creek Cabin (just a 2.5 mile hike into the splendid backcountry!) beartoothpowder.com/woody-creek-in-the-summer
Where to Eat
Restaurants in Gardiner
These are the local places we enjoy. In addition to offering great food, the staff and owners are great people.
Local Advice food truck – summer only
Excellent paninis, smoothies, outdoor seating,
2nd & Main
Follow Yer Nose Smoke Wagon – summer only, lunch & dinner
Southern style BBQ, sides, vegetarian options, consistently great food truck at gas station.
Mile 4 on Highway 89
Bear’s Brews – year round
Coffee kiosk, cold drinks, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, locally made gifts
107 2nd Street
Gardiner Market – year round
groceries, pre-made meals & sandwiches
701 Scott St West
Coffee, bakery, lunch, dinner – gluten free and vegetarian options.
206 Main St
Coffee, tea, quick breakfast and lunch, bookstore, locally made art.
501 Scott St. West
Fast casual, thin crust pizza for dine-in or take out.
210 E Park Street
Restaurants in Cooke City and Silver Gate
These are the local places we enjoy. In addition to offering great food, the staff and owners are great people.
Cooke City Coffee – year-round
Café, espresso, excellent breakfast and lunch options, books, locally crafted items.
Coffee, ice cream, local art, books.
Beartooth Café – Summer only
Good food, lots of different local beers.
While you’re in Silver Gate, stop by Wildlife Along the Rockies, Dan and Cindy Hartman’s extraordinary wildlife photography gallery.
Things to Do in Gardiner
Gardiner is a great place to base yourself for part or all of your visit. It’s the only Yellowstone entrance that is open all year long.
Spring, Summer & Fall Activities
Take a private Yellowstone tour from our naturalist guides. Choose from:
- Wolf Tours
- Wildlife Watching
- Birding Tours
- Yellowstone Day Hikes
- Guided Yellowstone Backpacking Trips
- Paradise Valley Day Hikes
- Llama Hikes
- Beartooth Pass Hikes
Go horseback riding with long-time local wildlife lovers at Specimen Creek Outfitters
Go whitewater rafting on the beautiful Yellowstone River with our friends at Wild West Rafting. No experience necessary!
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned fly-fisher, contact Parks Fly Shop, the best and one of the oldest fly shops in the state, for guided fly fishing trips along the Yellowstone and Gardiner Rivers.
Winter Activities
Visit Yellowstone in the quiet and beautiful winter months. Our winter Yellowstone tours include:
See you in Gardiner!