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Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins

The comforts of home. The perks of a hotel. All at the doorstep of the North Entrance to America's first National Park.

The Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, Montana combine the charm of cabin lodging (we call it CABINEERING™) with the joys of generational travel. The Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins are perfect for family and friends traveling together, romantic getaways, multi-generational gatherings and solo travelers who want a little space to move around. Each private cabin boasts a beautiful, raised balcony, stylish décor, fine linens, a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette for cooking up your favorite meals. Wi-Fi is available in the cabins and throughout the property, and our on-site restaurant The Yellowstone Mine is available if you don’t feel like doing your own cooking. When you arrive, you’ll get a genuine Yellowstone welcome in the form of a complimentary s’mores kit to enjoy by our community fire pit on a beautiful Montana evening.

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ONE BEDROOM JIM BRIDGER EXPLORER CABIN - ONE KING BED

This cozy cabin consists of one large sitting room, a bedroom with a king-sized bed, a pleasant front porch with seating, a rooftop deck with views and a kitchenette with cookware provided.

Additional information:

  • Bedroom: one king bed
  • Living area: seating area, sofa sleeper, fireplace, flat-screen TV
  • Kitchen: kitchenette with sink, two-burner glass cooktop (no oven), coffee maker, mini-fridge (no freezer), microwave, toaster, kitchenware, dishwasher
  • Bathroom: private bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Outdoors: front porch with seating area, rooftop deck, community fire pit (s’mores cooking only)
Bedroom interior at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MTJim Bridger Explorer Cabins - Two Bedroom Cabin floor planGuest kitchenette at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MTGuest bathroom at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MTA guest on the balcony at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MTLiving room interior at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MT
Bedroom interior at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MTJim Bridger Explorer Cabins - Two Bedroom Cabin floor planGuest kitchenette at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MTGuest bathroom at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MTA guest on the balcony at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MTLiving room interior at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins in Gardiner, MT

TWO BEDROOM JIM BRIDGER EXPLORER CABIN - ONE KING + TWIN OVER FULL BUNKS

This cabin contains a large sitting room, a bedroom with a king-sized bed, a second bedroom with twin-over-full bunk beds, a kitchenette with cookware provided and some accessibility features*
Please see our Amenities list below for details.

Additional information:

  • 2 Bedrooms: one king bed and a twin-over-full bunk beds
  • Living area: seating area, sofa sleeper, fireplace, flat-screen TV
  • Kitchen: kitchenette with sink, two-burner glass cooktop (no oven), coffee maker, mini-fridge (no freezer), microwave, toaster, kitchenware, dishwasher
  • Bathroom: private bathroom with some accessible features (32″ wide doorways, toilet with grab bars, roll-in shower with bench and grab bars)
  • Outdoors: front porch with seating area, accessible elevator to rooftop deck, community fire pit (s’mores cooking only)

  • Rooms

    • King beds
    • Sleeper sofa
    • Every cabin is non-smoking
    • Accessible guestrooms feature accessible doors and doorways with at least 32" of clear space, room controls (HVAC and lighting), and clear floor space
  • Bathrooms

    • Private bathroom with shower
    • Accessible bathrooms
  • Kitchen

    • Kitchenette with fridge and stove
    • Keurig
    • Toaster
    • Dishwasher
  • Media

    • Flat-screen TV
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Alarm clock/MP3 player
    • Closed-caption televisions, visual notification devices for telephones, telephones with volume control
  • General

    • Climate control: heating and cooling
    • Front porch with seating
    • Indoor electric fireplace
    • Walking sticks, flashlight, binoculars
    • Complimentary s'mores kit
    • On-site dining at The Yellowstone Mine Restaurant
    • The lobby entrance door is accessible, with an accessible route that allows for approaching and entering the hotel
    • The eating area has self-service shelves and dispensing devices within reach range, as well as accessible tables.
  • Parking

    • Free parking
    • Accessible parking spaces and signage (car and van) provided

A grizzly bear and her two cubs in Yellowstone National Park

ATTRACTIONS

The Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins provide easy access to Yellowstone's North Entrance. Enjoy guided tours, hiking, sightseeing and more!

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ACTIVITIES

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FAQ

Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am

Pets are not permitted at the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins. However, we do accept service animals.

If you are traveling with a pet, please consider a stay at The Ridgeline Hotel® at Yellowstone, where pets are permitted for a fee of $50 per stay. Max of two pets per room. For full details, please view our Pet Policy (PDF – requires Adobe® Reader®)

A daily amenity fee of $15 per night will be added to all Jim Bridger Explorer Cabin reservations from May 15 through October 1.

In addition to our regular cabin amenities, the Amenity Fee includes:

  • S’mores Kit and access to three Fire Rings
  • Use of Hiking Sticks and Binoculars
  • Indoor Pool and Outdoor Hot Tub
  • Game Room
  • Access to Lawn Games
  • Bicycle Rentals
  • Two Aluminum Refillable Water Bottles per Stay
  • Daily Viewing of Wildlife 🙂

The Amenity Fee is not reflected in the deposit on your reservation; it will be charged on arrival. If you have questions about the Amenity Fee, please inquire at check-in. Added values are subject to availability and may be substituted at any time.

Yes! Guests of the Jim Bridger Explorer Cabins have the option to Choose a Greener Stay:

Maximize your enjoyment. Minimize environmental impact.

You can conserve water and minimize our environmental footprint by choosing a Greener Stay. This program limits housekeeping service you may not need and is a simple way to ensure your stay is enjoyable while helping to protect the environment. To opt in to this program, please inquire at the Front Desk upon arrival.

Cabin exterior with community fire circle at the Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone
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