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Before you go
Your trip to Gardiner.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Gardiner – Montana Destination Yellowstone and Grand Teton
How to get there
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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) 141 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Bozeman Airport (BZN) is about 140 km away, via Livingston and the Paradise Valley. Mammoth Hot Springs is 8 km from the town, inside the park.
How many days
Two days: one for Mammoth Hot Springs and the Roosevelt Arch and one for Lamar Valley, early in the morning.
When to go
From May to October for the whole park. In winter, the road from Gardiner to Mammoth and the Lamar Valley remains open to cars, and it is the season when wolves are more frequently seen in the valley.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for the park and for the Lamar Valley. The town is small and walkable.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Gardiner
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Morning
Roosevelt Arch and Mammoth
Pass through the Roosevelt Arch at the north entrance and drive up to Mammoth Hot Springs to walk the terraces’ boardwalks.
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Afternoon
Fort Yellowstone
Visit the stone buildings of the old Fort Yellowstone in Mammoth, from when the Army managed the park, and the visitor center.
2 days in Gardiner
Day 2
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Morning
Lamar Valley
Leave before sunrise for Lamar Valley, with binoculars, to see bison and, with luck, wolves.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does the north entrance of Yellowstone open in winter?
Yes. The road from Gardiner to Mammoth Hot Springs and the Lamar Valley is the only park road open to cars year-round.
What is the Roosevelt Arch?
It’s the stone gateway at Yellowstone’s north entrance, built in 1903, with the cornerstone laid by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Where can I see wolves near Gardiner?
In the Lamar Valley, about an hour’s drive away, early in the morning. Sightings depend on luck; viewers with spotting scopes often point out where the animals are.
What time zone is Gardiner in?
UTC−7 in standard time (Mountain Time) and UTC−6 from March to November, during daylight saving time.