Yellowstone national park spans more than 8 985 square kilometres across wyoming idaho and montana.
Where to stay in yellowstone national park in october.
In 2012 yellowstone national park was america s 4th most visited park with over 3 4 million visitors from around the world.
Yellowstone national park lodges offers nine lodging facilities in which two winter lodges are opened just before christmas and close again in early march.
And long lake via beartooth pass to the montana stateline which closes october 14 2008.
Yellowstone in october is a good time to visit because there are fewer people cooler temperatures for hiking and greater wildlife activity it s a stark contrast to the crowds of summer.
Yellowstone national park lodges operates nine lodges hotel and cabin style in the park with more than 2 000 rooms.
Yellowstone park road and entrance opening closing schedule.
The summer crowds have all but disappeared and you have a real chance for solitude.
Where to stay inside the park in winter.
With so many visitors if you dream of staying inside the park then a fair amount of pre planning is necessary for you to have the best possible experience.
A short drive from yellowstone national park s west entrance island park is a small town in idaho with just a few hundred residents.
And that s just scratching the surface.
Old faithful snow lodge and mammoth hot springs hotel.
Many of yellowstone s hotels and cabins including the famous old faithful inn are only open during the summer season.
You do need to be prepared for a trip to yellowstone in the fall.
Facilities open on a staggered schedule and then close in september and october.
It s impossible to see the entirety of the park in just a few days which is why choosing where to stay in yellowstone national park is super important.
There are many benefits to visiting in october as well as some drawbacks.
However there are a couple of options for lodging during the winter inside the park.
The weather is unpredictable in the fall so pack for sun rain and snow.
Stay in at least two places one in north yellowstone one in south yellowstone there are two loops in yellowstone park.
All are open from late spring through fall but only two are open in the winter.
If you are able to make it to yellowstone in october you are sure to have a fantastic trip.
October is a phenomenal time to visit yellowstone national park.