Explore Yellowstone National Park
Gateway Towns
Compare the towns that can serve as a base for your visit, then open a guide for drive times, services, lodging and local planning details.
7 gateway towns Showing 1–7
Gardiner
Peak season is crowded; parking is tight. Gas is cheaper outside the park; book lodging 6 months ahead.
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Mammoth
Mammoth: tiny park outpost with limited services; gas, groceries, and lodging hinge on park hours.
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Moose
Moose sits at Grand Teton's southern gate—quiet by night; gas closes by 7:30 PM, plan ahead.
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Tower Junction
Historic Roosevelt Lodge within Yellowstone—rustic cabins and century-old base for northern park exploration. Limited services; plan ahead.
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West Yellowstone
Busy in summer, quiet after 9pm off-season. 1.7 miles to the Yellowstone entrance.
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