We stayed in the Madison Cabin and had such a wonderful experience! The cabin was spotlessly clean,…read moresmelled so fresh, and felt incredibly cozy and welcoming. A huge shoutout to Aaron at the front desk--he was absolutely wonderful! He was so friendly and helpful and gave us great recommendations on places to visit in town, things to look out for, and things to avoid. He really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay and knew where to go. We truly appreciated how helpful and welcoming Aaron was. Wonderful cabin, wonderful service, and a great experience all around! We would definitely stay here again!

We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. I was greeted by a very nice…read morelady that checked us in. I would definitely stay here again. Right in the center of town. We stayed the night here so we could get an early start to driving the Beartooth highway. Man what an incredible drive! Just a wonderful experience!

Rustic! Comfy, cozy and dog friendly. Our room was great for 2 people and our dogs. The room was…read moreclean, and smelt clean.

The room was clean and the views beautiful. There is a microwave, tv with satellite channels, small…read morecoffee pot (being your own coffee), fire pit rings, and a fridge. Close to a river and saw bison nearby.. The rooms are rustic and a bit on the smaller side though so heads up. Also keep in mind you are in the mountains, so the internet comes in and out and you don't have reliable, if any, reception. Plan accordingly. Would recommend.

What a gem. I met the owner Brandon, in Red Lodge while on a road trip heading to Yellowstone and…read moredidn't even know Cooke City existed. Brandon encouraged me to stop by on my way the next day and stay a night, and I ended up staying for several. I was slightly skeptical of the town at first having never been here before; but, once I pulled in, I was blown away by the beauty and ambiance; not only of the town, but the landscape as it's nestled in a small valley between 2 mountains. I had just spent the previous 5hrs driving Bear-Tooth Pass from Red Lodge which is normally a 3hr drive. It was such a breathtaking scenic pass that it took me 5hrs with all the stops I made for pictures. Bear Tooth Pass ends in Cooke City, and is only about 3mi outside the NE entrance of Yellowstone. High Country Motel offers quick easy access to Lamar valley. It is not far from Lamar's rolling pastures filled with immense herds of buffalo and high mountain peaks where Mt. Goats can be seen grazing mountain meadows, you'll need binoculars to see them, as they are quite high. The cabins are clean with a full kitchen. The town is super cool and quaint, with an old-world vibe and architecture. It is a VERY small historic town, with just a couple gas stations, a few restaurants, bars, shops, and a general store, but has everything you need. You can walk to everything the town has to offer from HCM. There is also a gift shop on site in the HCM office where you can purchase cold craft beers, sodas, energy drinks, water, snacks, and souvenirs. I still wear my HCMCC flat-bill hat every day. The views from my cabin were remarkable, Brandon and his staff were exceptionally kind and fun people. Highly recommend staying here for your Yellowstone vacation, it is super convenient to explore and access the park from High County Motel.

It was half the price of lodging inside Yellowstone which I would have booked except they had no…read morevacancies other than campsites. Basic rooms with only 7 channels on the TV (Fox News, but no CNN, MSNBC, etc...). WiFi is of satellite variety so very slow, and using Netgear WEP setup that does not work with Intel WiFi chipsets in laptops (I should know, I had two of them with me). No AT&T cell service in this town at all. Takes at least an hour to get to any major area in Yellowstone other than Lamar Valley. Not a bad place but the driving alone makes me recommend staying inside Yellowstone (probably central Canyon resort) if possible. If not possible North entrance venues might be a better bet for conveniences than the Northeast entrance venues like this one.

If you're expecting the Ritz, then keep moving. You're deep in the Montana woods. You pay Ritz…read moreprices, you get the Ritz. You pay the Big Moose prices, expect Big Moose accommodations. If you're a candy ass, keep moving. If you're keeping expectation realistic, you're gonna be just fine. We arrived at Big Moose and we greeted my Mo and Jo, the resident Corgis. Super friendly dogs that are just happy as pie to be there. Terri stepped out and showed us to our room. We had single room with a decent size shower and a decent size bed. As we were going to be there a week, we wanted a room with a kitchenette, but for the first two days we could only have a room without one. That's cool, and we're happy because... #1...we're cool. We understand that the world doesn't revolve around us. #2...Terri is doing what she can to make everyone happy. Day #2 arrived and we hit the road. When we came back, Terri let us know that the kitchenette room was available and we could have it if we wanted it! Heck yeah, we moved our stuff and made it a nice evening. Our kitchenette room was #4. Yes, the shower is tiny. Yes, the toilet is loose and feels like you're on a roller coaster. Terri pointed that out so we knew what to expect. The kitchenette is small, but it's got a 4 burner and an oven. Perfect for a quick meal. If you're going to be cooking Thanksgiving dinner, you're gonna have a hard time. If you're there on Thanksgiving and not with your family, maybe you've made some questionable decisions and shouldn't be reading this, you should be doing some self examination. We really enjoyed our stay. We got to chat with a few of the other guests and got some great tips on the park. All in all, it was a great time. Also, the hot tub and a cold beer is a beautiful thing, especially in a rainy evening. One thing to note. As you're in the north gate area, it's much smaller, but it's really close to Lamar Valley which is where a lot of the animal action is. We loved that part. We saw foxes, black bears, bison, moose, elk, dear, mountain goats, grizzly's all within 90 minutes of being in the park. BUT if you're expecting to be seeing geysers within 30 minutes, you're going to be disappointed. The geysers and such are all a looooong drive. Expect 3 hours or so each way. Enjoy your stay, temper your expectations and your gonna be fine. And say hi to Terri for us, she's a super nice lady.

We only had one night to spend in Cooke City and we decided to stay at the Big Moose Resort. The…read moreowner Terry was extremely nice and went up and above to make sure that we had the best stay. She even up graded our room. The little cabin was decorated really cute and it was really clean. Thanks for a great stay.

We stayed here in June 2026. When we arrived, the front office was closed with a note to go to the…read morebuilding with the red door. After about 10 minutes of looking, we found it. The owner greeted us by saying, 'bad news, the power is out'. Here's my issue with this: 1. Be transparent about the potential of a power outage on your website. I read every single FAQ and email that was sent when I booked and there was zero mention of this possibility - which I later found happens more often than the owner let on. 2. The second the power goes out, attempt to reach to your guests to let them know. It gives them time to make any adjustments, so they aren't scrambling when they get there. 3. If you are about to tell your guests they will be inconvenienced with no power, don't inconvenience them further by making them hunt for the person whose checking them in. 4. If you are an individual living in an isolated community where the power goes out on occasion, that's fine, that's your choice. But - if you are managing a business where the power goes out, you need to have a plan to ensure PAYING guests are as comfortable as possible. Just saying 'this is life in the mountains' is unacceptable. 5. Have a kit ready for your guests with: - Flashlights (guests shouldn't have to use their smart phone flashlight to use the bathroom) - A lighter if guests have rented a unit with a stove (at least this gives them an option to heat some water or food on the stove) - Instant coffee/tea, cup of soup, granola bars (simple and inexpensive but shows you care about their comfort) - Extra blankets. (It still got into the 30's overnight in June) 6. Have an emergency power source supported by a generator or solar panels located in the office so guests can charge cell phones if needed. 7. Don't have units that require electricity to lock the doors. We couldn't lock our door from the outside. 8. This is the most important: discount the rate of the unit if your guests can't use everything they paid for. We paid for a full kitchen, laundry, TV, wifi, shower - yet we couldn't use any of these things and we were charged full price before we checked in. This was glorified camping at a ridiculous rate. You can do better, you know you can do better. Honestly put yourself in your guests shoes and ask if you would have been okay with this.

When we arrived the office was closed. It was early afternoon. There was an unclear note on the…read moredoor to go to the owner's residence behind the office, with a red door. We drover around the cluttered property and finally found a residence with a red door. I knocked and no one answered. We drove around again and a lady flagged us down and said, "didn't you read the sign to knock on the red door"? I told her I did. She replied not that red door, that is the garage door. Well, how dI'd I know? She pointed toward a dilapidated cabin that looked like something a vagrant had occupied. She let us in. The temperature was 62 in the cabin and was freezing. Especially wnith it snowing outside (in June I might add). I immediately walked over to the thermostat and proceeded to turn it up. She says, "don't turn it up, you will waste my propane "! What? I'm paying over $300 for this dump and you are telling me not to turn the thermostat up. Now, to tell you about the inside. The furniture looked like something picked up from a trash pile. Same for the refrigerator. Old and dirty and beat up. I don't think that there is enough space here to describe how bad the cabinets, stove, and dishes looked. Not to mention the fact that the cabin was a complete safety hazard. If you are a contractor you will understand the term "rough in". Wires and receptacles exposed. Now to the cleanliness, or lack of, in the cabin. Well, I guess I really don't need to address that with what I have commented on already.

Internet service barely worked. Staff response was rude and…read moreended when the lady at the front desk hung up on me.

Loved this place because the people Running the front were…read moreso helpful. Hotel wasn't anything fancy but it was warm and dry and safe.

I stayed here for several days. I forgot to book a room one of the days and the owners and staff…read morewent above and beyond to find a solution. They were so kind and helpful. Their effort saved my trip. The hotel is in Cooke City which is quaint and near the animal-filled Lamar Valley. The price is right.

Room was fine but I couldn't figure out the hvac. Thermostat was set low but room was still too…read morehot and the heater kept making these clicking noises all night. Luckily there was a ceiling fan and windows that open. Hotel lobby is large with lots of seating. Great place to hang out with others, eat takeout, or play cards. Didn't get to try the restaurant. It seemed to be open very randomly.

Alpine motel This is…read morean old motel that has not been refurbished in years. Some may say it has the original charm of yesteryear. I expected very modest accommodations, YET, I also expected WiFi service, since it is listed as one of the amenities. HOWEVER, while there is in fact WiFi service, the connection is so POOR that you can't even access email to send or receive. As the restaurants in town provide WiFi service (with excellent connectivity), Alpine Motel should invest in better equipment to provide what they advertise. Room was clean with plenty of hot water and shower had good pressure. Lighting on room was only fair. TV did not offer any premium access to neither Prime nor Netflix.

Arrived early to the friendly staff, who were able to check me in ahead of schedule. Easy home base…read morefor entering the park and checking out the beartooth highway. Frequent moose on the property was a bonus. Would def stay again. It's rustic up here, suits me just fine.

Fun stop for ice cream while we were passing thru Cooke City!! Super nice staff and delicious…read moretreats!!

Helpful people, good place to stop! Very friendly and good supplies if needed. I recommend…read moreeveryone stop in and use their services, you can't go wrong.

We couldn't have been more delighted with our stay at the Lamar. I had no idea the location would…read morebe so perfect for our family adventures both in Yellowstone and the adjacent cities of Silver Gate and Cooke City, Montana. The Lamar has everything a family could need including a great kitchen for making memorable meals (I love to cook and found all the supplies I needed), ample space for hanging out with and without your family, and all the modern conveniences travelers expect (there's even Wifi). The dining area provided a wonderful start to the day with a cup of coffee and a gorgeous view of the mountains. The propane grill off the back deck made dinnertime easy. The bedrooms were spacious and the whole house was equipped like the finest hotel. Horseback riding, white water rafting and fabulous hikes are all a short drive away. If you're thinking about Yellowstone the Lamar Cabins should be your first choice!

From the owner: Many travelers have called Lamar Valley Cabins "Yellowstone's best kept secret."…read more Located less than one mile from Yellowstone Park in the tiny mountain village of Silver Gate, Montana, a stay at Lamar Valley Cabins is as if you've never left the park.