
West Yellowstone is known for serving as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. The destination yearly sees thousands of visitors who are looking forward to exploring the hot springs, waterfalls, and geysers including Old Faithful. Hiking, biking, rafting, horseback riding, fishing, and swimming are some of the activities you can experience here. During winter, West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation offers activities such as snowboarding, sleigh riding, and dog sledding, to name a few. Staying in the area will also allow you easy access to attractions such as the Madison Valley area, Big Sky, and Quake Lake. Looking to experience the beauty of the area? For your accommodation needs, check out our list of the best glamping spots in West Yellowstone, Montana.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, prices, availability of dates, decor, and a location that facilitates glamping or is close to glamping spots. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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1. Under Canvas Yellowstone
On-site dining with fantastic meals, but limited food options nearby and slow service at times.
Highly priced glamping experience with additional costs for food and amenities.
Conveniently close to Yellowstone's West Entrance, offering beautiful natural surroundings and tranquility.
Well-maintained tents with wood-burning stoves, communal areas, live music, and outdoor activities.
This accommodation allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds: convenience and comfort. It puts you right at the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park, giving you easy access to various activities. When you book a stay at Under Canvas Yellowstone, you get to choose between a tipi and a lavish tent. If you have money to splurge, then go for a tent that features a wood stove and a private bathroom fitted with a shower, flushing toilet, and spa products. Pets are welcome here, so you don’t need to leave them behind. If you get hungry, this location is close to cafes and restaurants. Planning to head out? National Geographic IMAX Theater and Paddle On Adventures are just a short drive away.
Under Canvas West Yellowstone
Address: 890 Buttermilk Creek Rd
107.5 km (66.8 mi) from Museum of the Rockies
2. Waterproofed tent located in the wilderness (from USD 197)
Featuring a bed and a bathroom in the wilderness, this accommodation is almost straight out of a camp fantasy. While here, you get to enjoy or explore stunning landscapes right from the tent. In terms of capacity, this rental can sleep up to two guests or a couple on a romantic getaway. There are solar-powered lanterns and fans available at your disposal, allowing you a degree of comfort at night. Do make sure to pack warm clothes and toiletries if you plan to stay here. The best part? The property also allows fur babies to join in the fun.
Island Park, Idaho, United States
113.65 km (70.7 mi) from Museum of the RockiesAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Location:
this location was gorgeous a wonder spot to stargaze and wake up in the morning away from it allCleanliness:
the tent was clean and there were two shared tent bathroomsthe tent is clean thoughtfully furnished and the bed is so comfythe area is cleanbathrooms are clean and we never had to wait to use themRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
it gets a bit cold there at night but it’s a nice place with comfy beds
Nearby glamping spots
3. Quonset hut situated in Beehive Basin (from USD 257)
Looking to experience Montana’s winter activities? This cozy hut, which can sleep up to four guests, puts you just a short distance away from skiing and snowboarding in Big Sky Resort. If, however, you are visiting in the summer, you can engage in hiking and biking around the area. It comes with a three-burner propane stove, so guests can cook meals with ease. It also features a clean port-a-potty for a more convenient stay. For a more fun holiday, don’t hesitate to bring your pets with you. Guests who have stayed here before enjoyed the great location, excellent hospitality, and stunning surrounding views.
Gallatin Gateway, Montana, United States
46.95 km (29.2 mi) from Museum of the RockiesSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
wonderful host in kevinas always kevin is a great hostkevin was welcoming friendly and helpfulkevin is so kind and hospitablekevin is a wonderful host we will be backLocation:
fantastic location and fantastic lodgingincredible location and fun place to staygreat to be walking distance to gorgeous trails tooincredible location and the bee hive basin trail is beautifulwhat a fantastic place will defiantly be back againCleanliness:
everything was clean communication was excellent and it was very comfortablenonetheless it was a really neat place to stayRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the views are beautiful and the hut was cozy even with a june snowstorm during our stay
4. Comfy tipi for two guests (from USD 184)
Tired of the usual hotel rooms? Here’s your chance to stay in unique accommodation. This tipi, which is just right for two guests or a couple, has electricity and is equipped with a comfortable bed. If you want to prepare your own meals, there’s a kitchen gazebo that comes with everything you may need to cook your food. There’s also an outhouse and an outdoor shower, in case you want to freshen up. On days you don’t feel like going out, head to the lounging area with an umbrella. You can also avail yourself of private parking, in case you decide to bring a vehicle. The best thing about staying here is the river nearby that allows you to engage in water-related activities such as kayaking, fishing, and swimming.
Gallatin Gateway, Montana, United States
14.4 km (9.0 mi) from Museum of the RockiesSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
amazing place to stay great hostvery quaint and fun gwen was very thoughtful and an excellent hostgwen was super helpful and even ensured we stayed dry in the pouring raingwen was very helpful in terms of suggestions for restaurants etcLocation:
really cute set up close to bozemanit’s an all around cute placecute place definitely fun to wake up to the birds chirping and sunrisefun and unique place to staythis was my favorite place to stay on our trip out westCleanliness:
we encourage staying here very cool experience and very clean 5 starseverything was neat and cleanthe tepe was clean and really comfortable to staythe accommodations were clean and quietRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the teepee offered a comfortable cool nights sleepgreat little property with tipi set up and super comfortable bedthe outdoor amenities - including outdoor shower composting toilet and kitchen - were lovely and quite cleanthis was such a wonderful place to stay the bed was extremely comfortable with lots of extra blanketswe were out like a light in the comfy bed
Go glamping in the world's oldest natural park
West Yellowstone puts you right at the doorway to Yellowstone National Park. Staying near the world’s oldest natural park, however, does not mean doing away with comfort and living rough. These glamping options prove that you can be comfortable even you are far from busy city life.
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