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Grant village

📍 Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, Wyoming
Category: Hotels
Duration: Stay 1+ night as base for a 2–4 day visit.
Opening Hours: 24-hr front desk; restaurants/visitor center open seasonally, mostly May–Oct.
Ticket Price: Adult: $200 · Rooms ~$200–$340/night; book months ahead via Yellowstone National Park Lodges; park pass not applicable.
Address: Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Coordinates: 44.4730, -110.5770

Introduction

Grant Village sits on the southwest shore of Yellowstone Lake, the park’s largest lodging cluster. Next to the lake and West Thumb Geyser Basin, it combines lodge rooms, restaurants, a marina and a visitor center — an ideal base to explore the lake region and the park’s southern loop. Evening lakeside walks and dawn wildlife sightings are common here.

✨ Highlights

Lakefront setting

The lodge sits on Yellowstone Lake; some rooms and trails reach the shore — among the few in-park stays right by the water.

West Thumb Geyser Basin

A short walk or drive to the lakeside thermal area where hot springs meet the lake — one of Yellowstone’s easiest walks.

Full amenities

Restaurants, a store, fuel, laundry and a marina make it a convenient multi-day base inside the park.

Stargazing & wildlife

Far from town lights, the night sky is clear; bison and elk often appear at the lake at dawn and dusk.

Marina & fishing

The lake marina offers boat tours and fishing in summer — a favourite for families and casual visitors.

Visitor center

Exhibits explain the lake’s geology and ecology, with up-to-date road, weather and event info.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：May–Sep (most in-park lodging opens only in summer)

→Booking：Reserve months ahead; Jul–Aug sells out first

→Getting Around：Self-drive or free summer shuttle

→Dining：On-site restaurants plus a small store; bring snacks

→Cell Service：Weak inside park — download offline maps

→Parking：Lodge parking lot, free for guests

→Opening Hours：24-hr front desk; restaurants/visitor center open seasonally, mostly May–Oct.

→Transportation：On the lake’s west side by the South Entrance–West Thumb road; ~1 hr from South or West entrance; summer shuttle stops here.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	$200

Rooms ~$200–$340/night; book months ahead via Yellowstone National Park Lodges; park pass not applicable.

💡 Tips

• Book far ahead — peak dates often sell out more than six months early.

• There is almost no signal in the park; download offline maps and your confirmation before arrival.

• Wildlife is active at night — never approach or feed animals; keep a safe distance.

• Big day-night temperature swings at altitude — pack warm and rain layers even in summer.

• Lodging does not include park entry; show your 7-day or annual pass at the gate.

• Restaurants get busy at peak hours — dine off-peak for a calmer meal.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Grant village?

24-hr front desk; restaurants/visitor center open seasonally, mostly May–Oct.

How much is the admission for Grant village?

Adult: $200; Rooms ~$200–$340/night; book months ahead via Yellowstone National Park Lodges; park pass not applicable.

Any practical tips for visiting Grant village?

Book far ahead — peak dates often sell out more than six months early. There is almost no signal in the park; download offline maps and your confirmation before arrival.

How long should I spend at Grant village?

A typical visit takes Stay 1+ night as base for a 2–4 day visit..

Compiled from U.S. National Park Service (NPS) and Yellowstone National Park Lodges public resources. Hours, availability and prices change seasonally — verify with official notices before travel.