Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday Blog
Looking for a place to spend the 4th of July? We still have a few campsites available!
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From West Yellowstone: 6 miles west of Yellowstone National Park West Entrance at West Yellowstone, Montana on US HWY 20, aka. the Targhee Pass Hwy.
From Idaho: 3 miles east of the Montana/Idaho border on US HWY 20, aka.the Targhee Pass Hwy.
Be aware that we are 1.5 miles east of the new Mountainside Journey KOA which is also on US Hwy 20.
GPS: N44.686. W111.2179
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Yellowstone National Park is an exciting, family-friendly destination for adventurers of all ages. Planning ahead helps ensure you have plenty of time to experience the park's powerful geysers, spectacular views, majestic waterfalls and fascinating wildlife. Here are the most important considerations when planning a trip to Yellowstone:
You do not need a reservation to enter Yellowstone National Park, but you will need to purchase a park entrance pass. You can buy a pass online in advance or buy one at any of the park's entrance stations. If you enter through Yellowstone's South Entrance, you will also need to purchase a pass to drive through Grand Teton National Park on your way.
You'll want to find a fun and clean campground that offers easy access to the area's best attractions. Consider reserving a campsite at Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday for your next Yellowstone adventure.
Packing is easy when you make a detailed list ahead of time. Here are the essentials you should take along on your Yellowstone trip:
It's also important to assess the camping gear you may need as you make your list. Consider adding the following items:
If you forget something, Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday has a fully stocked general store with all your camping needs, including bear spray rentals.
The best way to explore Yellowstone is to camp in West Yellowstone, Montana, and enter the park through its West Entrance. From here, you can venture to these exciting sites and attractions:
Drive through Yellowstone's Southern Loop to experience popular spots such as:
Norris Geyser Basin is located north of the Upper and Midway Geyser Basins and is home to the park's hottest and most dynamic thermal features. Here, you can visit Steamboat Geyser and the Porcelain Basin.
While Steamboat Geyser is not frequently active, it is the world's tallest active geyser and an unbelievable sight when it erupts. The Porcelain Basin feels like an almost otherworldly landscape with its steaming hot springs, vibrant pools, changing colors and erupting geysers.
Dedicate another day to exploring the park's beautiful wildlife viewing areas and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone:
Most activities inside Yellowstone National Park are free, but it's important to budget for expenses such as gas, parking, food, camping and entrance fees. You can purchase an America the Beautiful Pass if you plan to visit Yellowstone several times or travel to multiple national parks throughout the year. This pass covers the entrance fee to numerous national parks, forests and wildlife refuges.
If you have a fourth grader in your family, you can also use an Every Kid Outdoors pass for free park entry. The National Park Service launched the Every Kid Outdoors program to help fourth-grade students learn more about the world around them. With this pass, your fourth-grader, their siblings under the age of 16, and up to three adults can enter numerous national parks for free.
Nothing tastes better than a delicious meal or snack after an exciting adventure. You can find various restaurants, snack shops and ice cream counters in the following areas throughout the park:
There are also plenty of fantastic restaurants outside the park. Yellowstone West is home to delightful establishments such as Beartooth Barbeque and the Buffalo Bar.
Yellowstone is an unforgettable, family-friendly destination full of natural wonders, wildlife and scenery. With an understanding of how to prepare for your first Yellowstone National Park camping trip, you can pick the perfect place to sleep under the stars. Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday offers a fun and relaxing place to stay just a short drive from the park's West Entrance. You can unwind in the great outdoors, surrounded by Montana's towering mountains and fresh forest air. Explore Yellowstone's sweeping landscapes and shooting geysers before gathering around a crackling campfire at night.
At Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday, you and your friends or family can enjoy fun campground features such as a pool, a gaga ball pit, bike rentals and a jumping pad. KOA also offers convenient amenities, such as an on-site restaurant, Wi-Fi and full hookups, to provide a comfortable stay. If you travel with a four-legged friend, you can let them run and play in the campground's KampK9 dog park. No matter how you spend your time in Yellowstone, you will have a blast and make meaningful memories.
Reserve a stay at KOA to start your Yellowstone adventures.
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