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The first time I stepped onto my cabin porch in Yellowstone, a massive bull elk casually strolled by like he owned the place—which, to be fair, he absolutely did. That moment perfectly captures what makes this park so wild and wonderful. Steam rises from geothermal pools in the distance while bison dot the valleys like prehistoric lawn ornaments. This place makes you feel alive in ways that are impossible to explain with just photos.
After exploring both West Yellowstone and Gardiner on different trips, I’ve found each offers something special. The Madison River area lets you wake up to fly fishermen casting in golden morning light, while staying near Mammoth puts you front row to elk bugling in fall. The best places in Yellowstone balance that raw wilderness access with enough comfort to actually enjoy it. These cabins deliver exactly that sweet spot—close enough to hear wolves howl but cozy enough to sleep soundly afterward. Here are all my favorite Yellowstone cabins in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.
Top Cabins in Yellowstone National Park: The Best Yellowstone Cabin Rentals of 2025
Here are the best cabins in Yellowstone by category, considering factors including amenities, trip types, and budgets. The subsequent sections will cover each listing in more detail.
- Best Cabin with Access to Horse Riding: 1-Bedroom Rustic Cabin
- Cozy Cabin with Proximity to Park: 2-Bedroom Bear Creek Cabin
- Top Yellowstone Cabin for Large Groups: 11-Bedroom Little Piece of Paradise
- Yellowstone Cabin Near Cattle Ranch: 1-Bedroom Reed Cabin
- Top Yellowstone Cabin Rental for Getaway and Amenities: 2-Bedroom Hideaway on Bannock Trail
- Best Cabin as Home Base for Exploring: 4-Bedroom Cabin Minutes from West Yellowstone
- Top Cabin Rental for a Romantic Retreat: Denny Creek Cabin
- Best Cabin for Waterfront Activities: 3-Bedroom Cabin on Hebgen Lake
- Best Cabin Rental in Yellowstone for Magnificent Views: 5-Bedroom Cabin
- Top Yellowstone Cabin for Complete Privacy: Electric Peak Cabin
- Top Cabin for Views of Yellowstone River Valley: 2-Bedroom Home
- Cabin with Proximity to Gallatin National Forest: Burnt Hole Cabin
- Best Cabin Rental for Authentic Rustic Mountain Feels: Lazy Moose Lodge
Top Yellowstone Cabin Rentals: The Best Rentals in 2025
Escaping to a cabin in the wilderness has never felt so secluded! With our list of the 13 best Yellowstone National Park cabins, you’ll be treated to magnificent views of mountains, lakes, and other natural beauty. You’ll feel relaxed from the absolute privacy around you. Check out our 13 picks below!
1. Private Cabin in Yellowstone, 35 Minutes from Park and Close to Fishing
Location: Pray, Montana
Rates from: $206 per night
Accommodates: 6 guests
Just 35 minutes from the iconic national park, this private two-bedroom home is surrounded by a picturesque mountain range. Not only does it boast incredible views of the Yellowstone River valley and surrounding mountains, but it sits on five acres with nearby hiking trails.
Inside the cabin in Yellowstone, you’ll find an open floor plan with a spacious kitchen, dining room, and living room area. If you’re a fishing enthusiast, grab your rod and head down to the Emigrant fishing access before soaking in the Yellowstone Hot Springs just minutes away.
2. Yellowstone Cabin Rental with Walking Distance to Rodeo, Horse Rides, and Private Pond
Location: West Yellowstone, Montana
Rates from: $209 per night
Accommodates: 4 guests
For a true outdoor experience, stay at this rustic cabin just 7 miles from Yellowstone. The cabin borders the national forest and offers a prime spot for wildlife watching, while there are plenty of other activities to keep you entertained within walking distance.
Visit a real-life road, enjoy horse and wagon rides, or sit by the fire pit and roast marshmallows under the starry skies. Located on 50 private acres, the Yellowstone cabin rental features a kitchenette, complimentary Wi-Fi and Netflix, and has a private pond for fishing.
3. Burnt Hole Cabin in Yellowstone National Park: In Town, 5 Blocks From Park
Location: West Yellowstone, Montana
Rates from: $350 per night
Accommodates: 4 guests
The Burnt Hole Cabin is one of four units on the property, accommodating up to four guests in its two-bedroom layout. Nestled next to Gallatin National Forest, it’s only a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, and Yellowstone National Park.
You’ll find a list of exciting amenities inside the stylish cabin in Yellowstone National Park to enjoy on your nature getaway, including a fireplace, outdoor deck with seating, BBQ grill, and washer/dryer.
4. Bear Creek Cabin in Yellowstone
Location: Jardine, Gardiner, Montana
Rates from: $475 per night
Accommodates: 6 guests
Located in the old mining town of Jardine, this stunning log cabin in Yellowstone offers 1,040 square feet of living space. The two-bedroom rental is only six miles from the entrance to Yellowstone and borders national forest land, offering beautiful mountain views and the sound of cascading water from a creek.
Sit on your back patio and take in your tranquil surroundings, or follow one of the scenic hiking trails that start just a short stroll from your front door. After a busy day at the park, retreat to the cabin and enjoy the 65” flat-screen TV, fully equipped kitchen, and outdoor deck with a propane grill and picnic table.
5. Little Piece of Paradise, Perfect Yellowstone Cabin Rental for Large Groups
Location: Gardiner, Montana
Rates from: $695 per night
Accommodates: 35 guests
Ideal for large groups or multiple families traveling together, this massive cabin rental in Yellowstone National Park accommodates up to 35 guests. Located right outside of Gardiner, Montana, it sits on 2.5 acres on the Yellowstone River.
You’ll have plenty of amenities to keep you busy, as it features a campfire pit, a river beach, yard games in the orchard area, and an outdoor deck overlooking it all. In addition to 11 private-entrance bedrooms, families will love inviting perks such as a full kitchen, BBQ grill, and games room.
6. Electric Peak Cabin in Yellowstone
Location: Gardiner, Montana
Rates from: $240 per night
Accommodates: 6 guests
This cabin has everything you need for a memorable Yellowstone National Park adventure, sitting on 26 acres of private property just five miles from the park. The two-bedroom Yellowstone cabin rental offers easy access to the famous Northern Range and Lamar Valley, where you’ll find roaming bison, elk, and deer, as well as the world-famous Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
Enjoy complete privacy in this secluded setting, where you can enjoy unmatched views of Yellowstone’s most iconic natural wonders and local wildlife from your large windows, outdoor deck, or fire pit with lawn furniture. You’ll quickly see why this is a top cabin rental in Montana.
7. Peace and Serenity: Yellowstone Cabin with Mountain Views on Organic Cattle Ranch
Location: Emigrant, Montana
Rates from: $205 per night
Accommodates: 4 guests
For complete peace and serenity, book the Reed Cabin. Located in Emigrant, Montana, this cabin in Yellowstone National Park sits next to a meadow and features gorgeous views of the Absaroka and Gallatin Mountains, just one mile from ranch headquarters.
Accommodating up to four people, it features a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, and spacious porch with outdoor chairs and a table for dining alfresco. When you’re ready to explore, hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, rafting, and exploring Yellowstone National Park are all just a short drive away.
8. Cabin in Yellowstone with Creekside Sauna and Hot Tub
Location: Cooke City-Silver Gate, Cooke City, Montana
Rates from: $320 per night
Accommodates: 6 guests
Escape to this beautiful two-bedroom hideaway in the woods, which offers the perfect blend of a mountain getaway with modern amenities. Nestled in the woods overlooking Soda Butte Creek, it features a covered deck with nature views as well as a hot tub and sauna for post-adventure relaxation.
Speaking of adventure, this Yellowstone cabin rental sits right on Bannock Trail, so snowmobilers can sled-in/sled-out to all Cooke City trails, while Yellowstone is only a few miles away. Other perks include a fully equipped kitchen, vaulted ceilings, a washer/dryer, and hardwood floor heating for chilly nights.
9. West of West: Cabin in Yellowstone, Minutes from West Yellowstone, Montana
Location: Lazy Acres, West Yellowstone, Montana
Rates from: $265 per night
Accommodates: 8 guests
Offering an ideal home base for exploring Yellowstone’s iconic sights, this four-bedroom cabin in Yellowstone offers beautiful views of Lionhead Mountain and the surrounding peaks. With 2,400 square feet of living space, the cabin has an open floor plan with an additional family room upstairs, a modern kitchen, a large dining table, and a cozy living room with a gas fireplace and flat-screen HDTV.
Enjoy cocktail hour on the covered porch, play games in the family room, or enjoy a meal outdoors. You can also pack your itinerary with scenic hiking at nearby Forest Service trails, follow the groomed snowmobile trails, or make the short drive to Hebgen Lake.
10. Denny Creek Cabin in Yellowstone – Montana Hideaway
Location: West Yellowstone, Montana
Rates from: $225 per night
Accommodates: 2 guests
Perfect for a romantic retreat, this cozy cabin studio is ideal for couples looking for alone time. Featuring western decor, it’s just seven miles west of West Yellowstone and the Yellowstone National Park entrance. Sitting on one acre, you’re also only three miles from Hebgen Lake where you can enjoy fishing, boating, birdwatching, and hiking, while Mesa Falls and Big Springs, Idaho are just a short drive away.
After your adventures, sit back and admire the view from the outdoor deck or whip up a meal in the kitchen and enjoy a meal for two on the outdoor picnic table. When you think of a cabin in Yellowstone, you think of this one.
11. Waterfront Cabin Yellowstone Cabin Rental on Hebgen Lake, Near Fishing/Boating & Yellowstone
Location: West Yellowstone, Montana
Rates from: $772 per night
Accommodates: 8 guests
Offering a gorgeous setting on Hebgen Lake, this three-bedroom waterfront Yellowstone cabin rental is a nature lover’s paradise. In addition to stunning views from your spacious porch, you can prepare family meals in the full kitchen, sit down for dinner on the dining table, or swap adventure stories while sitting next to the crackling fireplace.
You’ll have plenty of boating and fishing opportunities with its prime location, and the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park is only 15 minutes away.
12. Cabin in Yellowstone National Park – Magnificent Views & Hot Tub, 7 Miles to West Yellowstone
Location: Lazy Acres, West Yellowstone, Montana
Rates from: $289 per night
Accommodates: 10 guests
Surrounded by national forest trails for hiking, mountain biking, and snowmobiling, this year-round vacation rental appeals to outdoor enthusiasts. The five-bedroom cabin in Yellowstone is a great spot for wildlife watching and just a short drive from the park. On-site you’ll find an open concept living area, full kitchen, two living room areas, and a large deck with spectacular views of Lionhead Mountain and other peaks.
In winter, you can even snowmobile directly from the house to miles of groomed trails. Other inviting perks include a BBQ grill on the deck and a seven-person hot tub.
13. Lazy Moose Lodge – Cabin Rental in Yellowstone National Park
Location: Lazy Acres, West Yellowstone, Montana
Rates from: $279 per night
Accommodates: 10 guests
This picture-perfect lodge has got it all, surrounded by towering aspen trees and beautiful mountain views. Accommodating up to 10 guests, the three-bedroom Yellowstone cabin rental has easy access to riding trails and is nine miles from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
Embrace the rustic Montana mountain cabin feel while taking advantage of its fully equipped kitchen, large dining room, and outdoor area with a table and a charcoal grill. Lounge in the living room with the TV, or kick back on a rocker on the front porch to relax after a long day of exploring Yellowstone National Park.
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