Travel & Lodging

Travel & Lodging Information

This page covers where participants stay, room options and costs, alternative lodging, airport options, and ideas for enjoying Yellowstone and the surrounding region.

Where We’re Staying

North Yellowstone Lodge (Gardiner, MT area)

North Yellowstone Lodge

Located at 1083 US Hwy 89 S along the Yellowstone River, about 10 miles north of Gardiner and the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Facilities

Two main buildings: one with kitchen/dining/communal space and another with sleeping quarters and bathrooms/showers, plus deck seating, fire pit, game room, and an orchard. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Room Types

A mix of single and shared dorm rooms; participants may also have the option to camp in the orchard beside the lodge. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Important Notes

  • Single rooms are limited (assigned first-come, first-served once participation is confirmed). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • The lodge is largely ADA accessible; contact organizers for specific mobility needs. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • Families and pets are not permitted to stay at the lodge. If you plan to bring family/pets, you must secure your own lodging. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Lodging Costs

Sample display (edit if your program updates)

Single Room

$74/night

$444 for the week (as listed). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Shared Room

$41/night

$246 for the week (as listed). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Camping

$20/night

$120 for the week (as listed). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Note: Lodging costs are described as deducted from the participant stipend on the original page. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Alternative Lodging Options

For family/pets or more personal space

Local Hotels & Inns

  • Yellowstone Basin Inn: $600+/week :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
  • Absaroka Motel: $750+/week :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
  • Yellowstone River Motel: $800+/week :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
  • 406 Lodge: $1,000+/week :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Vacation Rentals

Various AirBnB/VRBO options are listed at roughly $1,200–$2,000/week, depending on size, location, and comfort. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Need Help Finding a Fit?

The original page encourages participants to reach out if they have concerns so organizers can try to accommodate needs or help locate lodging. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Getting There

Airports, distance & transport notes

Recommended Airport

Fly into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) for easiest access to Gardiner and the north entrance of Yellowstone. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Other Airports

Other options include Billings (Logan), Yellowstone Regional (near Cody, WY), Idaho Falls, or Missoula—these require more driving and sometimes driving through the park. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Distance

About 80 miles from Bozeman airport to the lodge; other airports can be up to ~280 miles. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Group Transportation

Group transport from/to Bozeman or Billings may be available depending on participant logistics. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Things to Do in and Around Yellowstone

Ideas listed on the program page

In or Through the Park

  • The Grand Loop Road (park drive) :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
  • Beartooth Highway (Cooke City → Red Lodge) :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
  • Chief Joseph Highway (Cooke City → Cody) :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
  • Grand Teton National Park (south through Yellowstone) :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

North of Gardiner

  • Chico Hot Springs :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
  • Paradise Valley hikes (e.g., Pine Creek Falls) :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
  • Tom Miner Basin (wildlife watching) :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
  • Bozeman (Museum of the Rockies, Hyalite Canyon) :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}

Eating & Staying Nearby

  • Food options mentioned in Emigrant/Paradise Valley & Gardiner :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
  • Camping options (outside/in the park) and lodges listed :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}
  • Gardiner lodging list repeats options above :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}