Yellowstone Hot Springs Resort

Campground in Gardiner, MT • 39 RV Sites

Eight miles north of Yellowstone National Park's North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana—at the south end of Paradise Valley where the Yellowstone River emerges from the mountains into the valley floor with the Absaroka Range rising on both flanks—Yellowstone Hot Springs Resort combines natural mineral spring soaking with cabin and suite accommodations in one of the most strategically positioned hospitality properties in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Three mineral spring pools of graduated temperature—a cold plunge, a 100-degree pool, and a 106-degree pool—are fed continuously by water drawn straight from the earth, chemical-free, and surrounded by manicured lawns with lounge chairs. The Kneipp Walk hydrotherapy path, a traditional European alternating warm and cool stepping zone practice rare at American hot spring facilities, adds a wellness dimension that distinguishes Yellowstone Hot Springs from the straightforward hot spring soak experience. The resort's accommodation options span cabin and suite configurations. Four log-style cabins sleep four to six guests with a mini fridge, Keurig coffee maker, smart TV with streaming capabilities, private entrance, and direct Yellowstone River views—the river views alone justifying the morning coffee ritual that the Keurig enables with uncommon efficiency. Lodging suites provide the most comfortable enclosed option, with private bathrooms, mountain and river views, air conditioning for summer guests, sofa beds for flexible sleeping configurations, dining areas, and complimentary WiFi. An on-site restaurant serves American cuisine with gluten-free options available, providing the dining convenience that a destination eight miles from the nearest Yellowstone gateway town amenities makes genuinely important. The pools operate Wednesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM, making weekday reservations both more available and more tranquil for guests who can adjust their arrival timing. Paradise Valley's character—the Yellowstone River moving north through the valley while the Absaroka Range and the Gallatin Range provide the flanking ridgelines—constitutes one of the great American landscape corridors. The light on the valley in the morning and evening hours captures the quality that has attracted painters and photographers to the greater Yellowstone region since Thomas Moran first documented it for a public that had not yet seen what the West contained. The elk that winter in the valley, the pronghorn on the valley floor, and the bighorn sheep on the river-facing cliffs of the canyon section give Paradise Valley a wildlife richness that begins within sight of the resort and continues into the park. Yellowstone National Park's North Entrance at Gardiner provides the most direct access to the park's Northern Range—the Lamar Valley, consistently regarded as the premier wildlife viewing corridor in the lower 48 states and the location where wolf packs, bison herds, bear families, and the full complement of Yellowstone's megafauna concentrate in numbers and proximity unequaled anywhere else in the American ecosystem. The Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, the Norris Geyser Basin, and the park's road network through the northern section are all accessible from the Gardiner entrance with the seasonal advantage that the North Entrance road to Mammoth Hot Springs is the only Yellowstone road open year-round to private vehicles. Yellowstone Hot Springs Resort is open through the primary Yellowstone visitor season and provides the recovery infrastructure—mineral soaking, river views, and a proper bed—that the intensity of Yellowstone wildlife watching and park exploration specifically generates a need for. Book your cabin with the river view, arrive in time for the 106-degree pool at dusk, and let the Yellowstone River and the Paradise Valley frame what the greater Yellowstone ecosystem looks like in its most immediately accessible form.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Check-in time is 4:00 PM.
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
- All guests must check in and sign the terms online.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.General Information
- The Yellowstone Hot Springs are open year-round.
- Our current "winter" hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 9 am - 9 pm.
- The hot springs are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Maximum speed limit is 5 mph: Watch closely for children playing in the park and camping areas.Quiet Hours
Quiet time: 11:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Please be considerate of others.
No loud music at any time.Parking
- No vehicles may drive or park anywhere in the tent campground space.
- Parking is along the access roadway.
- Maximum of 2 vehicles per RV space if your space is large enough.
- Please park parallel to your RV and out of the main drives.Children
- We want the children to be safe and have a good time, but always under the watchful eyes of a parent or guardian.
- We are not responsible for their safety or welfare.
- You are liable for their behavior.
- Children are not allowed to loiter in or outside the restrooms, laundry facility, or offices.
- They are not allowed to climb the trees.
- Keep them away from all wild animals that may come into the campgrounds.Laundry Room Policy
- Laundry facilities are available in a room in the shower house building.
- Other public laundries are located on Main Street, near the Hwy 89 intersection in Gardiner, MT.Pet Policy
- Please maintain control of your pets.
- Maximum of 2 pets allowed per site.
- Pets must be on leash, and owners must clean up after their pets.
- Do not leave pets unattended outside when you are absent.
- Absolutely no pets, other than service animals, are allowed in public spaces.
- If you plan to leave your pet alone in your RV, please be sure they have water and will be cool enough on hot summer days.Trash/Garbage Policy
- Bear-proof trash boxes located in the park are for personal trash only.
- All garbage must be bagged & tied, boxes broken down.
- Do not leave trash outside your RV or tent.
- Cleanliness of the park is important to all of us.Site Appearance Policy
- Sites are to be kept clean and orderly, as determined by management.
- Washing vehicles and repair work in the park is prohibited.Internet
- Wireless Internet is a free service for our guests.
- It is limited.
- Yellowstone Hot Springs Campground is not responsible for the operations of this service.Fire, Firearms, and Fire Safety
- No fireworks allowed.
- No open firearms displayed.
- Fires are only allowed in designated fire rings.
- Do not burn trash, do not burn tree limbs.
- Extinguish fire when unattended.
- At any time during the hot, dry summer season when fire danger is high, we reserve the right to restrict fires.
- This is for your safety and the safety of our guests.Conduct and Behavior
- Disorderly conduct, drunkenness, illegal drugs, obscene language, obnoxious, disruptive, or vulgar behavior will not be tolerated.
- They will be the reason for immediate eviction without a refund.Swimming Pool Policy
- Yellowstone Hot Springs is a family-friendly environment.
- While we don’t strictly prohibit thongs or other revealing swimwear, we just ask our guests to be mindful that there are children and families present at YHS.
- If in doubt, please err on the side of caution and be respectful of other guests.
- For all guests' comfort, we ask that pool toys not be used in the pool.
- Arm or waist floats for children are OK.
- The pool contains shallow areas for children.
- Lifeguards are not on duty.
- Please do not use glass containers of any type in the pool areas or changing rooms.
- We reserve the right to ensure the safety of our guests and employees by closing the pools during inclement weather.
- This includes winter weather as well as thunderstorms with lightning and high winds.
- There are no refunds for pool closures due to weather events or power failures.
- Swimsuit dryers are currently not available.
- For a safe and enjoyable soak, please read the posted pool safety signs.
– Use of the hot pool by children under 2 years of age is not recommended.
- Water above 100 degrees may be harmful to infants.
- Consult your physician.Drugs
- Illegal drugs of any form are prohibited on the property of Yellowstone Hot Springs Campground.
- Person(s) caught in violation of this rule are subject to immediate eviction without a refund.
- Person(s) knowing of any illegal activity are encouraged to notify the management immediately.
- Any information reported will be strictly confidential.Liability
- All park facilities are intended for the convenience of the guests.
- Any and all persons using the facilities do so at their own risk and consent.
- The park management is not responsible for accidents due to fire, theft, wind, flood, personal negligence, acts of God, or other unfortunate circumstances.
- The registered guest is financially responsible for all individuals or pets at their site and for any/damage to the park.Full Service RV
- All customers using Campground B sites "A" through "H" must have empty waste water tanks before connecting with our septic system.
- Flush only septic system-safe toilet paper down your toilet.
- A dump station is provided for your convenience in the Campground "A" area.
- Turn left at the entry to the "A" Campground, and it is immediately on your left.
- Note: There are shallow utility lines buried in the "B" Campground.
- Tents are NOT allowed in the "B" Campground to prevent a stake from damaging a line.