🏕️ Where to Stay in Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks 🛏️🌲

#foodandstay Planning a trip to both Yellowstone and Grand Teton? Here’s your go-to guide on the best places to stay — whether you’re into cozy lodges, historic hotels, or tent-with-a-view vibes 👇 🌋 Staying Inside Yellowstone National Park ⛰️ Top In-Park Lodges & Hotels: Old Faithful Inn – Iconic log-and-stone lodge near the geyser; book 6–12 months ahead! Lake Yellowstone Hotel – Historic, elegant, and lakeside views Canyon Lodge & Cabins – Centrally located for easy access to waterfalls and wildlife Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel – Reopened after renovation, great for exploring the north ⛺ Popular Campgrounds: Madison Campground – Close to geysers + central location Grant Village – Good for lake access + southern Yellowstone Canyon Campground – Near the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone 💡 Pro Tip: Yellowstone is huge. If you’re staying multiple nights, consider changing lodging locations to reduce driving time between areas! 🏔️ Staying Inside Grand Teton National Park 🏞️ Top Lodges & Cabins: Jackson Lake Lodge – Huge windows with Teton views = wow Jenny Lake Lodge – Luxury + rustic + romantic Signal Mountain Lodge – Cozy cabins right on the lake Colter Bay Cabins – Affordable, family-friendly, close to hikes ⛺ Best Campgrounds: Jenny Lake Campground – Walkable to trails, tents only (book early!) Colter Bay Campground – Larger, wooded, RV-friendly Gros Ventre Campground – Closest to Jackson, often overlooked 💡 Pro Tip: Most Tetons lodging is only open mid-May through Sept — book early, especially for Jenny Lake! 🏘️ Towns to Stay Just Outside the Parks 🛎️ For Yellowstone: West Yellowstone, MT – Closest to the west entrance, lots of hotels, restaurants Gardiner, MT – North entrance access + wildlife nearby Cooke City, MT – Tiny but scenic; perfect for a Lamar Valley-focused stay 🏡 For Grand Teton: Jackson, WY – Stylish, lively, and full of food, shops, & outfitters ✅ Great for winter visits too (near Jackson Hole ski resort!) 💵 More expensive, but tons of options from budget to bougie 🧭 Quick Booking Tips: ✅ Book lodges 6–12 months ahead (especially inside the parks) ✅ Consider a combo stay — 2 nights in each park or 1 night in town and 2 nights inside ✅ Many in-park stays are managed by concessionaires like Xanterra (Yellowstone) and Grand Teton Lodge Company