Yellowstone Park Wildlife Guide

Near Yellowstone’s East Entrance

Some people suggest that the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is the most scenic of the Yellowstone’s five entrances. It’s no wonder since Cody, WY — Buffalo Bill’s old stomping grounds — is located just 50 miles to the east, as is the scenic Wapiti Valley with its panoramic views of the Absaroka Range.

LODGES OF EAST YELLOWSTONEyellowstone-lodges-east

The Lodges of East Yellowstone offer some of the most beautiful views with the closest access to East Yellowstone. Enjoy cozy log cabins, fine cuisine, horseback riding, and RV sites.

EAST YELLOWSTONE, WY
P.O. Box 21
East Yellowstone, WY 82450
(307) 587-9595
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LODGE AT DEADWOODyellowstone-lodge-deadwood-south-dakota

The Lodge is one of the newest, most beautiful Deadwood hotels. When you arrive at the Lodge at Deadwood, you won’t be able to take your eyes off the breathtaking panoramic view of the Black Hills and the high plains of Western South Dakota

DEADWOOD, SD
100 Pine Crest Lane
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 584-4800
deadwoodlodge.com

 

 


THE IRMA

Historic hotel, restaurant, saloon, gift shop, and old-fashioned gunfights.

CODY, WY
1192 Sheridan Ave.
Cody, WY 82414
(800) 745-4762 or (307) 587-4221
irmahotel.com

 


CODY LODGING COMPANY
Unique lodging for your Western Adventure near Yellowstone Park. Choose from a variety of cottages, cabins, ranches, guest houses, mountain lodging, or B&Bs.

CODY, WY
1302 Beck Avenue, Ste B
Cody, WY 82414
(800) 587-6560 or (307) 587-6000
codylodgingcompany.com

 


CODY MOTOR LODGE
Step back into the old West at the Irma Hotel a place that Buffalo Bill Cody called a “gem.”

CODY, WY
1455 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
(800) 340-2639
codymotorlodge.net

 


TOWN HOUSE INNS OF MONTANA

Stay with a Town Pump Hotel Group Hotel formerly TownHouse Inn of Montana Hotel and receive a $25.00 gas card when you ask for the Stay and Save Package.

 

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

(800) 442-4667

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DAYS INN
With over 1700 locations worldwide, Days Inn has a property that is sure to meet your needs no matter where you travel. Always book at daysinn.com and get the lowest rates, guaranteed. Plus, a free Daybreak® breakfast and free high-speed Internet. And, you can earn Wyndham Rewards® Points good for free nights, flights, and more!

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YELLOWSTONE VALLEY INN
Strategically located in the beautiful Wapiti Valley between Cody, WY, and Yellowstone Park, this is the perfect headquarters for your Cody/Yellowstone experience.

WAPITI, WY
3324 Yellowstone Park Highway
Wapiti, WY 82450
(877) 587-3961


COMFORT INN AT BUFFALO BILL VILLAGE
The Comfort Inn is located 52 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone/Grand Teton National Parks and eight blocks from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.

CODY, WY
1601 Sheridan Ave.
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-5556


DUDE RANCHERS’ ASSOCIATION
Helping folks find Quality Dude Ranch and Guest Ranch Vacations since 1926. Representing 12 Western States and two Canadian provinces. FREE DIRECTORY.

CODY, WY
1122 12th Street
Cody, WY 82414
(866) 399-2339


HOLIDAY INN / QT’S RESTAURANT – RIVERTON
Located in the heart of the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Holiday Inn-Riverton is a full service hotel featuring 122 deluxe sleeping accommodations, indoor Fundome with an indoor pool, exercise room, QT’s Restaurant and Bottoms Up Lounge. As with all Holiday Inn’s – Kids Eat Free & Stay Free.

RIVERTON, WY
900 East Sunset
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-8100


HOLIDAY INN SHERIDAN
212-room, full service hotel. Pool, sauna, whirlpool, fitness center, complimentary internet, business center, two restaurants and lounge. Convenient location.

SHERIDAN, WY
1809 Sugarland Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-8931 or (877) 672-4011


PARADISE GUEST RANCH
Established in the late 1890’s, Paradise Guest Ranch is nestled in a beautiful mountain meadow in the Big Horn Mountains.

BUFFALO, WY
473 Hwy 16 East P. O. Box 790
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-7876


TA GUEST RANCH
The Historic TA Ranch, founded in 1884, was the site of the climatic battle of the Johnson County Cattle War.

BUFFALO, WY
28623 Old Hwy 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5833


COMFORT INN
The Comfort Inn® hotel is located at the crossroads of Interstate 90 and Interstate 25, just blocks from historic downtown Buffalo. This Buffalo hotel is a great stopping point when traveling between Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills of South Dakota. The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, Fort McKinney and Fort Phil Kearny are only minutes away.

BUFFALO, WY
65 US 16 E.
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9564


KLONDIKE RANCH
The Klondike Ranch was established in 1886 in the rolling country at the base of the big Horn Mountains.

BUFFALO, WY
386 Crazy Woman Canyon Rd.
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2390


HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BUFFALO
The Buffalo, Wyoming, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is a peaceful, countryside hotel near the Big Horn Mountains that remains within walking distance of historic downtown Buffalo.

BUFFALO, WY
106 EAST US HIGHWAY 16
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9900


FOLDED HILLS RANCH
Welcome to Folded Hills Ranch, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains just twelve miles south of Buffalo.

BUFFALO, WY
28759 Old Hwy 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5179


SOUTH FORK MOUNTAIN LODGE & OUTFITTERS
South Fork Mountain Lodge, nestled along the South Fork of Clear Creek has everything you need for an exciting Wyoming mountain vacation.

BUFFALO, WY
U.S. Hwy 16 West P. O. Box 389
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 267-2609


COMFORT INN & SUITES GILLETTE
The Comfort Inn & Suites® hotel is ideally located within walking distance of the Rockpile Museum. Other nearby area attractions include the Bell Nob Golf Course and CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities. The hotel is within minutes of Gillette – Campbell County Airport and only a short drive fromKeyhole Reservoir.

GILLETTE, WY
1607 US Hwy 14-16
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 685-2223


BEST WESTERN TOWER WEST LODGE
Gillette, Wyoming, known as “Coal Capital of the World,” is located in northeast Wyoming, east of the Black Hills Edward Gillette. A railroad surveyor, found a shorter route for the railroad which saved 30 bridges and came by the present site of Gillette. For this service, the town of Gillette was named in honor of him. Best Western Gillette Wyoming. GILLETTE, WY

109 North Hwy 14 & 16
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-2210


FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES GILLETTE
This all new Fairfield Inn & Suites Gillette by Marriott is designed for both business and leisure travelers and will provide you with exactly the hotel experience you’re looking for – a quiet, upscale, stylish and comfortable room. This new, smoke-free hotel offers you luxurious standard rooms and suites.

GILLETTE, WY
2577 South Douglas Highway
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 682-1717


COUNTRY INNS & SUITES GILLETTE
Hotel offers complimentary outdoor parking, free High Speed Internet, coin operated laundry and valet laundry. Hotel allows guide pets only.

GILLETTE, WY
2597 S. Douglas Highway
Gillette, WY 82718
(307) 682-0505


RADISSON RAPID CITY
Award winning hotel central to attractions in historic downtown in the heart of shopping and entertainment district. Take Exit 57 on Hwy I-90 from Yellowstone.

RAPID CITY, SD
445 Mt. Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
(888) 201-1718


WILLOW CREEK RANCH
Willow Creek Ranch at the Hole-In-The-Wall, a working cattle and horse ranch, remains one of the last frontiers of the legendary “Old West”.

KAYCEE, WY
P. O. Box 10
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2264


RANCH AT UCROSS
Want to experience a vacation at a different pace? The serenity of the Ranch at Ucross is just the place! Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains, Ucross is 27 miles southeast of Sheridan and 18 miles northwest of Buffalo, an easy half-day drive from Yellowstone National Park or the Black Hills of South Dakota. The Ranch features deluxe accommodations and activities such as swimming, horseback riding, tennis and fishing.

CLEARMONT, WY
2673 US Highway 14 East
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 737-2281


BEST WESTERN SUNSET MOTOR INN
Visit Cody to see the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody Nite Rodeo, and take a historic Trolley Tour. The Best Western Sunset Motor Inn is a 3-diamond AAA rated Yellowstone hotel and provides all the comforts you expect from a Best Western with convenient access to the many attractions in Cody Country near Yellowstone Park.

CODY, WY
1601 8th St.
Cody, WY Cody, WY 8
(307) 587-4265


HOLIDAY INN – BUFFALO BILL VILLAGE RESORT
The Holiday Inn – Buffalo Bill Village Resort is the largest of the three hotels at the complex, offering 189 deluxe rooms including suites, family accommodations and business-friendly accommodations. Cody’s only full-service hotel is conveniently located downtown, 52 miles from the east entrance and eight blocks from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

CODY, WY
1701 Sheridan Ave.
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-5555


BUFFALO BILL [CABIN] VILLAGE AT BUFFALO BILL VILLAGE RESORT
These 83 historic cabins maintain the exterior historic cowboy hand hewn log; the interior is a complete, full service non-smoking hotel room.

CODY, WY
1701 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
307-587-5544


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The Dude Ranchers’ Association

We are the Original all inclusive Western Vacation, representing over 100 ranches in 12 western states and two Canadian Provinces. Call for your Free Directory today 866-399-2339.

P.O Box 2307, 1122 12th Street
Cody, WY 82414
866 -399-2339 – 302-587-2339
www.duderanch.org
info@duderanch.org

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1. See Amazing Wildlife

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2. Take a Hike

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4. Go Rafting

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6. Attend a Powwow

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9. Watch a Rodeo

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10. Catch a Fish

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