West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone, Montana, is a rustic mountain town nestled between National Forest lands and is the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. It is only a mile from the park entrance, and the town's airport is the closest to the park, and to attractions like Old Faithful.

Understand
West Yellowstone is a tourist town with tourist prices. You will find many souvenir items in the stores and specialty Montana-made products. During summer be prepared to wait in any restaurant.

This is the only place to gather supplies for quite a while in any direction. Be sure you are stocked up for whatever season. Water! There will be little opportunity to fill your water bottles so take more than you think you will need.


 * Hebgen Lake District forest service office: West Yellowstone, +1 406 823-6961

By bus
Salt Lake Express provides intercity bus service from Idaho.

Get around
West Yellowstone town center, including the museum, shops and restaurants, is small enough to easily walk around.

Buy
There is a large variety of local souvenirs available from the many shops in West Yellowstone.

Sleep
West Yellowstone is very much a tourist gateway to Yellowstone National Park and a large variety of accommodation options are available.