​After 7 days of hiking in Yellowstone, visiting Yellowstone Hot Springs in Gardiner on our last…read moreevening was pure bliss. My favorite was alternating between the cold plunge (~60°F) and the super hot pool (~105°F),that hot/cold contrast gives an amazing tingling sensation and completely melts away muscle fatigue. They also have a family friendly pool around 90°F. The mountain views are stunning! ​Great amenities with lockers, showers, and a swimsuit spinner machine that dries your suit in seconds (a lifesaver if you're traveling the next day!). Pro-tip: showers only have body wash, so bring your own shampoo. I was a skeptic about hot springs before, but now I'm a total believer!

My friend and travel buddy went to Yellowstone to celebrate a significant birthday. We hiked and…read moretrekked by day and came here to soak in the evening. It was a lovely way to unwind each night. It is far better than rustic, but less than spa-like luxury. They had some tees, suits and shoes for sale and towels for rent if you forgot any essentials. There was a really nice firepit, too. The locker rooms and changing area was nice enough and never too busy. The whole facility was enjoyable. The grill offered fewer choices given that we were there during off peak season and that experience could be elevated in the future. It was serviceable for basic nourishment. Something that would have been nice is if they had a special area for kids and families. One night we stopped in was disrupted by some rambunctious children who were bent on splashing and jumping. It was hard to relax in the presence of unmanaged children.

The entrance road washed out in 2022 and the boiling river location is not accessible by car and…read moreoff limits. I suggest going to Yellowstone Hot Springs, about 7 miles outside the north entrance.

Closed July 2021. Not sure when it will open again. Only two hot springs for swimming in the park…read moreand they're both closed. Not sure why. Can't park in the lot so no hope in getting in.

This is by far one of our favorite stops in Yellowstone NP! The variation of colors is phenomenal…read more I love all the boardwalk pathways, even though some tourists don't know how to properly share it...ugh! This is the largest hot spring in the US. Temperatures reach 188° in the center. It is about 160 feet deep. The deep blue center is a gorgeous offset to the red, brown, orange and yellow rings around it. There's a decent sized parking lot, but you may have to drive through it a few times to get a spot during busy seasons. We only had to once, but it was still busy. Overall a very cool experience. Would highly recommend stopping while visiting Yellowstone NP!

Grand Prismatic Spring is a must-see in Yellowstone. It's the largest hot spring in the U.S. and…read morethe third-largest in the world. There's a well-maintained boardwalk trail that takes you right next to the hot spring on a flat, easy walk. We visited around sunset, unfortunately, the entire trail was misty, so we couldn't see the spring's vibrant colors very well. We then drove to the Fairy Falls Trailhead and hiked to the Grand Prismatic Overlook for a bird's-eye view. It's about a 1.2-mile round-trip hike and fairly easy. The view was still hazy, so we didn't get to see the stunning colors we were hoping for. For the most vibrant colors and best views, I'd recommend visiting around mid-day rather than near sunset.

When we realized how close we were to Big Sky we diverted from our itinerary to include the tram…read moreand ski lift rides into our schedule and wow was it a great decision. Fo $116, one adult, one senior ticket you could ride the tram/gondolas and the ski lift all day. The tram took you up Lone Peak so far then you transfered to the gondola for the rest of the accent to 11,116 feet. It was well worth the price of the tickets. The staff were very friendly, gave helpful directions and instructions as well as informative. The whole area was clean and well laid out. There were plenty of food options and shopping, places to sit, chill, relax and enjoy the phenomenal views from gound kevel. Free parking. Riding the open air ski lift was super fun

A very cool place that's a must-visit while in Big Sky! You can enjoy stunning vistas spanning…read morethree states--Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming--along with views of eight mountain ranges. The centerpiece is a striking artwork, The Mountain by Antony James. The friendly and knowledgeable staff provide additional insights that make the visit even more enjoyable.

We had a great experience with Big Sky Adventures & Tours! We were a group of 7 people and we did…read morean 8 hour Yellowstone tour. Our guide (Patty) was excellent. Really friendly & knowledgeable. She picked us up at our house in Big Sky which made it easy. The vehicle was great...comfortable seats & big windows. And the lunch they provided was really really good (sandwiches, quinoa salad, pasta salad, hummus, veggies, fruit, cookies)! Everyone really enjoyed it. Thank you!

My sister and I did a snowshoeing tour with Jennifer. She was a great guide, giving us 2 different…read morechoices on where we could go. We decided on doing Bighorn Pass which was fun with nice mountain views. We aren't skiers so this gave us an opportunity to get out and see the beautiful outdoors. Jennifer had snacks, water, and even coffee or hot cocoa to enjoy after our adventure which was nice. Highly recommend!

Mammoth Hot Springs is awesome! These travertine limestone terraces feature vibrant, changing…read morecolors, steaming vents, flowing water and unique formations that make the whole area feel like a beautiful art piece. The boardwalks are well maintained and make it easy to explore the terraces. We started with Liberty Cap, then visited Devil's Thumb, Palette Spring, Minerva Terrace, Mound Spring Terrace, Terrace Overlook, and Lower Terrace Overlook. The whole area is so beautiful, with layer after layer of different colors. To me, the terraces look like a giant, pretty layered color cake! The combination of the white, yellow, orange, and brown mineral layers with steam rising from the terraces makes Mammoth Hot Springs one of the most unique places in Yellowstone. Please checkout the photos I posted here.

A must-see when visiting Yellowstone NP! These travertine terraced springs are a sight to see. So…read moremany beautiful colors and lines. Nothing like any of the other springs we've seen in the park this trip. Very cool! The boardwalks throughout the springs and terraces are well maintained. This stop had quite a few stairs, so keep that in mind when visiting. They have multiple parking areas along the boardwalk, so parking wasn't an issue for us. Fort Yellowstone is very cool too! There so much to see at this destination! There's a visitor's center, post office, military housing, restaurants, hotel, gas station, gift shop, etc. One of my favorite stops this trip. Would highly recommend!

Yellowstone family adventures is a fantastic company. They genuinely made our visit a spectacular…read morememory we'll cherish forever. Trent was extremely knowledgeable about Yellowstone's natural wonders and the best places to view wildlife. He was flexible, patient and very accommodating. He went above and beyond even sticking around to take us to west Yellowstone restaurants after our daily tour. We saw all the natural wonders on our list, as well as most of the wildlife. We had some special moments like a momma grizzly with three, two year old cubs; a large bison traffic jam with babies, called red dogs; a baby elk hiding as it's mother is gone off feeding; a mountain goat with a baby; Coyote cubs; elks with calves; a black bear couple; and a wolf with cubs moving about. Because we are bird watchers, Trent adjusted our tour to accommodate some bird watching and we were able to check off quite a few birds on our life list. In setting up our tour, David was fantastic. He was patient and accommodating for our lodging needs. This made our trip extra special. We highly recommend Yellowstone family adventures for your trip to Yellowstone. We definitely plan on using them in the future.

My family of 5 just spent 7 days with Yellowstone Family Adventures and we had the times of our…read morelives! This is not a corporate tour company, it is ran by two brothers that will go out of their way to make sure they provide the perfect experience for your family! My husband caught his first Montana trout on a fly rod thanks to them! We didn't even have fly fishing in our 7 day itinerary, but my husband mentioned it to David on day two and he made it happen by the end of the trip! Thank you so much YFA for this wonderful experience! My kids are still taking about it! Money well spent! We visited in early May 2024.

Gorgeous! Great area for wildlife viewing, has inexpensive and primitive camp spots along the lake…read moreor further into the woods Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, or birdwatching. Serene and peaceful

After years of road tripping across this country, many of them having scheduled stops in…read moreYellowstone National Park, my family and I wanted to try something a little different this year. Mrs. Picante found this little campsite at Hebgen Lake. Assuming the whole area would be rather beautiful, we threw caution to the wind and booked it for three nights. The campsite is a couple of miles off the main highway, along a fairly well-maintained road that heads out into the wilderness. Our campsite was flat and very close to the pit toilets, but also very close to the Lakeshore. Our California plates got us a couple of second glances from a few folks, but nothing to worry about. All who love nature and respect her always seem to be welcomed among people who quickly become friends. I had heard whispers that this particular lake has a pretty good brown trout fishery, and I was not disappointed. Granted, a couple of locals and a multi campsite large family gathering we're overheard whispering to each other about "the guy with California plates and the long rod throwing the bass lure" ... but although this was not water I had fished before, I've learned a thing or two over the years. Patience and persistence paid off, as I landed quite a few fish including one of the largest I've ever caught. And I think I earned a lot of respect from those same locals, when I snapped a few nice pictures with my fish, turned back to the water, and watched her swim away, released healthy to fight another day. Fishing licenses can be purchased online, which is how I got mine. Notably, this is grizzly bear country, so putting your things away in the provided bear boxes is essential for the safety of other campers and of course the Bears themselves. There were quite a few jet skiers and other pleasurecraft folks on the water during the day, but things settle down in the evening, which of course lasts a long time during summer in those northern latitudes. My family enjoyed renting a paddleboard for the day, and I labored through blowing up their inflatable inner tubes at altitude, much to their delight. Absolutely beautiful country up here, and a place I hope I get to visit again.

'Glamping' is a generous description as my family has glamped in Goleta / Santa Barbara, Calif…read more where safari tents have electricity (heaters throughout the evening), mini fridges, and microwaves. The site has a general store as well as a market/deli Under Canvas is closer to camping than glamping for the following reasons: 1) It took effort to start evening fires in the wood stove, but we didn't appreciate waking every 1.5 - 2 hrs to maintain the fire... and overnight / early morning temps were 37* F - 40s * F. 2) Other campers were loud and didn't respect quiet hours starting at 10pm. We're sympathetic with families with children. However adults are capable of speaking in lower volumes, cheering / shouting, etc. and committed to the guest agreement. (Mgmt. likely anticipates this, so ear plugs and eye masks are available for free in the lobby.) 3) The on-site breakfast restaurant (back of house in particular) isn't prepared for the number of diners. If you bring your own food, your vehicle serves as a rodent / bear box food locker. We didn't mind the common bathhouse, with locks that show which units are occupied / vacant. Each unit affords more privacy because they feature sink, toilet and shower (water is heated by a propane tank). Each unit has electricity and is temperature controlled. Highlights: a) Complimentary hot coffee, hot water, tea bags, decaf coffee packs are available in the lobby as early as 6am daily. (Half & half and oat milk and sweetener condiments are available.) The lobby features commercially packaged food & drink items, in addition to merchandise (apparel, games, maps) b) Despite the cold temps, the beds are comfortable and the 6-layers of bedding kept us warm. Hot water bottles are available upon request. Furniture inside and outside tents encourage rest. c) USB-charged lanterns and power banks to recharge personal electronic devices are available. Exchange the power banks at the front desk as needed. d) Multiple cornhole sets available and a children's play area nearby, in the open space adjacent to the lobby. e) Fire pits and s'mores ingredients are available nightly if you want to partake. A no-host (you pay) happy hour drink trailer is also available in the open space adjacent to the lobby. f) Daily activities planned for children, in addition to a live singer-songwriter during a happy hour once or twice a week. g) Friendly staff on a work exchange from across the U.S. They do their best... Campers are advised to text the front desk to seek assistance. This site is less than a 15 min one-way drive to the town of West Yellowstone. The Food Roundup store is great for groceries if you want to stock a cooler for lunch within the national park. I recall one father asking the UC staff if milk was sold on site.

I had a nice experience here with my wife last week on a quick one night stay. I would echo pretty…read moremuch everything that Brandy C. said from almost exactly one year ago except that we had our own rudimentary "bathroom" in our tent. If you read Adriana's review before that one, you may be mistaken because while much of the staff is young here, I think they would handle an emergency just fine and their enthusiasm and dedication to ensure a positive guest experience is clear. Furthermore, if you are expecting glamping to control for the elements, you haven't read enough about Under Canvas or glamping in general. When we visited it was close to freezing in the middle of the night. Like Adriana we also woke up some when the fire burned out in the middle of the night. On the other hand, we also experienced the great pleasure of creating a roaring fire that, for most of the night, kept our tent very warm, and created a peaceful backdrop to reading in the comfy chairs in the tent. It was also so windy we felt like the tent might blow down but it was fine. The elements are part of what you except when you sleep in nature. Compared to our stay at Under Canvas in Paradise Valley at the other end of the park it was slightly cheaper here. Perhaps it is because there's more competition nearby as it is much closer to a population center (and entrance to the park) with the town of West Yellowstone. Like Brandy, we also heard more noise outside (Paradise Valley was silent) but otherwise, the feel and overall arrangement is very similar of course between the different Under Canvas.' If you are visiting Yellowstone and focusing on the Geothermal parts of the park on the Western side, Under Canvas could be a convenient option for you, although for the price, I would also consider just staying in the park as there so many beautiful (often rustic lodges) and upon checking just now, even for this weekend, most of them were cheaper than Under Canvas. Of course you can't compare the glamping experience but you should also consider how much time you have too as even from Under Canvas West Yellowstone, you will add an hour often times given the traffic getting in and/or out of the park each day and could just stay in the park.

Here's the pro: 1. Quiet…read more2. Pleasant staff (caveat below) 3. That's all. Here are the cons: 1. Small spaces little to no privacy sites 2. 25 miles from park. That's kinda far for us (my opinion) There are many parks more near and in the park. 3. Over priced for what you get. 4. One bathroom and shower for park. Expect to wait if you need to use it. 5. Staff caveat : Communication failures occurred by park staff regarding applying military discount. The park literature offers military discount. However, when asked about this upon check in the staff (on two separate occasions) could not provide me an accurate answer. And not able to apply any discount for my stay. Customer beware to ask in advance for military discounts. The fine print does not actually offer a 10% discount. The staff did not know the policy and gave me inaccurate information and attitude when asked about this. This is not a good look. And more importantly disrespectful to a veteran. 6. Beware to check and double check credit card charges to be sure you are accurately charged for your stay.

Accidentally made the reservation thinking it was in Billings Mt. When I noticed the mistake I…read morecontacted them. They refused to refund me othre than 1/3 of the total amount paid. They are very happy to take money but unhappy to refund regardless of the circumstances. While I understand it is in their agreement I also understand that they are the type to put money over people. I will never stay at a place run by this type of owner that puts people last.