Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: 2016-04-21T04:00:00+00:00

4 Sleeping

There are several useful campgrounds in the Paradise Valley. Pine Creek and Snowbank Campgrounds serve as springboards to local hikes. Snowbank closes first, early in September.

The USFS also operates two simple year-round cabins. Big Creek Cabin (cabins $50) sleeps 10 and is set a half-mile from Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, up FS Rd 132, on the west side of the valley. Mill Creek Cabin (cabins $45) which sleeps four, is on the east side of the valley, 12 miles up E Mill Creek Rd, near Snowbank Campground. It has an electric stove and lights, but no mattresses. Call the Livingston Ranger District for information. Reserve these from six months to three days in advance at www.recreation.gov.

Pine Creek Campground CAMPGROUND $

(sites $14; mid-May–Sep) This reservable Forestry Service campground has pit toilets, water and 24 sites. Head 4 miles south of Livingston on East River Rd, then climb up Luccock Park Rd, 3 miles east.

Snowbank Campground CAMPGROUND $

(sites $14; mid-May–Sep) Quiet 10-site campground, somewhat inconveniently located 12 miles up unpaved Mill Creek Rd.

Canyon Campground CAMPGROUND $

(sites $7; year-round) This roadside, 15-site campground is waterless, but does have picnic tables, fire rings and an accessible toilet. It’s in Yankee Jim Canyon, 15 miles from Yellowstone, and isn’t reservable.

KOA CAMPGROUND $

(406-222-0992; www.livingstonkoa.com; 163 Pine Creek Rd; tent/RV sites from $29/47, cabins $70-163; May–mid-Oct; ) Nicely situated by Pine Creek between US 89 and the East River Rd, 10 miles south of Livingston, this peaceful spot offers an indoor heated pool, cabins and laundry room. Some spots offer prime river access.

Mountain Sky Guest Ranch RANCH $$$

(800-548-3392, 406-333-4911; www.mtnsky.com; daily/weekly rates per person from $370/3890; ) The western flanks of the valley hide this professionally run dude ranch, 4.5 miles up Big Creek Rd and 30 miles from Yellowstone. Rates include food and everything from fly-fishing to fun kids’ programs. The dawn horseback rides to catch sunrise over Emigrant Peak are a highlight. There’s a one-week minimum stay June to August. Shoulder-season months are adults only.

Yellowstone Valley Lodge LODGE $$$

(www.yellowstonevalleylodge.com; 3840 Hwy 89 S; d $229-289, ste $399; ) Anglers love this row of modern duplex cabins right on the banks of the Yellowstone River. You can almost cast your line from your private balcony.

5 Eating

oYellowstone Valley Grill MODERN AMERICAN $$$

(406-222-4815; www.yellowstonevalleylodge.com; 3840 Hwy 89 S; mains $25-34; 5:30-9pm Tue-Sun) Sustainable local ingredients, fresh Napa Valley cuisine and fine views of Emigrant Peak and the Yellowstone River combine to make this the valley’s top restaurant. Reservations are recommended, and try a table outside on summer evenings. The restaurant is 14 miles south of Livingston, just below the Yellowstone Valley Lodge.

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