West Yellowstone, Montana, located only 8 miles from the Idaho border, is the West entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Surrounded on the remaining three sides by the Gallatin National Forest, this community enjoys the daily wonders of nature. No matter the season, there is plenty to discover including fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, exploring, snowmobiling, plus all that Yellowstone National Park has to offer.
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West Yellowstone, Montana is just over the eastern border of Idaho and is famously the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. The town is bordered on three sides by National Forests (including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks), so there are limitless 4-season recreational opportunities including fly fishing, hiking, exploring the parks, Nordic skiing and snowmobiling.
Lodging in West Yellowstone consists of many different hotels catering to the almost 4 million guests visiting annually. All of our hotels are located very close to the entrance of Yellowstone National Park for easy access. Options include the unique Three Bears Lodge and Motel, popular hotel chains such as Best Western plus economical options like City Center Motel and Brandin Iron Inn.
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