You should check your dates to see what's still available. Those places go fast! I'm going in July and have had reservations at the Yellowstone Canyon Lodge for some time. I was reading some things online and thought perhaps I'd change my reservation to the Yellowstone Lake Cottages -- nope, sold out. Anyway, you really ought to see what's possible before you get your heart set on a particular place.We are going this summer! I love the mountains. However, we will have some extra people. Me, DH, DS, the twin DD's, and my DSIL. So 3 adults and 3 kids, ages 6 and 2. The girls will probably be in pack and plays. I know where to stay in the Tetons (Colter Bay cabins) but what in Yellowstone would be big enough but cheap with a bathroom? I can't find any really good sites that tell you what you get, how big it is, and how much it costs. I know some of the cabins that are older are very tiny. We also don't want to stay in Mammoth. Any help?
We are going this summer! I love the mountains. However, we will have some extra people. Me, DH, DS, the twin DD's, and my DSIL. So 3 adults and 3 kids, ages 6 and 2. The girls will probably be in pack and plays. I know where to stay in the Tetons (Colter Bay cabins) but what in Yellowstone would be big enough but cheap with a bathroom? I can't find any really good sites that tell you what you get, how big it is, and how much it costs. I know some of the cabins that are older are very tiny. We also don't want to stay in Mammoth. Any help?
Thanks, INo, we have never stayed in Mammoth, but we don't find much up there to do. We like the thermal features down south better. I know there are things to do, just not for us since we usually stay on the south side.
Sorry you had a bad time in Colter, we love it there.
OK, just called, all cabins are booked!!!!
What about outside of Yellowstone? We have been to West Yellowstone and it is OK, but how far is it from the Lake or Old Faithful for example? And where to stay there? Or would another place be better?
The Lodge rooms in Yellowstone are about $200/night and that is a bit much for us.
We booked in August for the following June. July and August are busier months so you might want to book a full year ahead in Yellowstone. Colter can usually be booked about 4 months ahead. Your plan sounds great to us! We've done Colter and the Lake Yellowstone Cabins. In June, we'll redo Lake Yellowstone Cabins (obviously, we liked them a lot!) and do Mammoth cabins. In 2007, we did Colter. Our experience with the CS resturant there wasn't good, but we loved getting food at the little general store.We are planning on going to Yellowstone June/July of 2010. When does everyone suggest I start booking?
I am thinking
1 night in Mammoth
2 or 3 nights in lake Yellowstone (One day heading into Cody)
1 or 2 nights in West yellowstone
and then onto Colter cabins for a couple of nights.
What do you experts think of this?
THANKS
We booked in August for the following June. July and August are busier months so you might want to book a full year ahead in Yellowstone. Colter can usually be booked about 4 months ahead. Your plan sounds great to us! We've done Colter and the Lake Yellowstone Cabins. In June, we'll redo Lake Yellowstone Cabins (obviously, we liked them a lot!) and do Mammoth cabins. In 2007, we did Colter. Our experience with the CS resturant there wasn't good, but we loved getting food at the little general store.
One tip at Colter Bay-be sure you spend some relaxing time sitting on benches at the Marina admiring the scenery-
We loved visiting Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. In 2007, we'd planned to visit a different National Park every year. We got as far as visiting Yellowstone and GT and haven't been able to tear ourselves away to visit anywhere else yet.
Can somebody give me the weather details May - Sept? I know very little about the area, except the size and beauty. This thread has made me want to really consider it for our family trip.