What city in Montana is closest to Yellowstone?


What city in Montana is closest to Yellowstone? Gardiner. Gardiner, Montana, is just outside the park, near the North Entrance Station and its historic Roosevelt Arch. This is the closest town near Yellowstone for access to the northern attractions like the Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley and Tower Fall.


What is the closest major city to Yellowstone National Park?

Cody. Cody, Wyoming is the nearest town to Yellowstone National Park on the east side, about 50 miles from the entrance.


What is the best base city for Yellowstone?

Jackson, WY is the ideal base camp for a trip to Yellowstone. Here are 5 reasons why you should stay in Jackson Hole while visiting Yellowstone National Park.


Is Bozeman or Jackson Hole closer to Yellowstone?

While Bozeman is only an hour and a half away from Yellowstone, it is over 4 hours to Jackson, Wyoming, and Grand Teton National Park! The shortest path is to travel outside Yellowstone, then cut through the Tetons into Jackson.


How long does it take to drive through Yellowstone?

Simply driving the entire distance, whether going clockwise or counter, could take four to seven hours. And even if the speed limit is 45 mph, you'll want to take your sweet time, especially around the winding turns, epic scenery and stopped traffic due to wildlife in or near the road.