Download the official Gardiner Travel Guide! From trip inspiration and itineraries to frequently asked questions and activity recommendations, the Gardiner Visitor Guide is your one-stop shop in planning your Yellowstone and Gardiner getaway! Find out who's open, who's closed, and more by downloading the official guide!
Yes! The hardworking, family-operated businesses in Gardiner are open and welcome your businesses! If you’re looking to escape and experience Montana at its best peaceful, connected to nature, and full of authentic western experiences – Gardiner is the right place. With endless rafting, horseback riding, biking, hiking, fishing, and camping opportunities it is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. For those wishing to unwind, you can soak in our local hot springs, grab a bite from a vast range of friendly family-owned dining establishments, browse for t-shirts and outdoor gear, photography and art, Made-in-Montana souvenirs, and more in our locally owned and operated shops, or even get a massage to truly put your mind at ease!
You can get to Gardiner via Interstate 90 taking exit 333 then traveling south on US HWY 89 for approximately 50 miles. You can also access Gardiner by exiting Yellowstone National Park via the North Entrance Road.
As summer transitions into fall and we welcome the crisp winds of winter experience Gardiner, Montana, at it’s best – peaceful, abundant with wildlife, and filled with authentic western charm. Known as “Nature’s Favorite Entrance to Yellowstone National Park™” in Gardiner the only crowds you’ll find are those of local wildlife roaming freely throughout our streets. Along with abundant wildlife, you’ll find small-town Montana hospitality, jaw dropping scenery, and activities fit for any outdoor enthusiast.
Enjoy the thrill of hiking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, skiing, biking, fishing and more during the day, and spend your evening discovering a vibrant dining scene, soaking in a local hot spring, or watching wildlife. Split by the mighty Yellowstone River and nestled between the Absaroka-Beartooth and Gallatin mountain ranges, Gardiner is surrounded on all sides by approximately 10 million acres of public lands. For those looking to escape into Yellowstone’s interior, our local experts have you covered, even while road crews work hard to restore full visitor access to the park by October 15, you can still enjoy the park by booking a certified commercial guide.
Our beautiful landscape—coupled with a colorful history of trappers, miners, and mountain men—makes Gardiner a unique “home on the range” for visitors and residents alike. Whether you’re seeking the quiet splendor of skiing on freshly fallen snow in winter, the thrill of whitewater rafting in summer, or the sounds of bulging elk and rutting bison in the fall, we welcome you to stay like a local—dine, hike, soak, ski, fish, raft, and explore our little slice of Big Sky Country.
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The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center encourages all to roam and recreate responsibly. Remember to know before you go; plan ahead and pack essentials; play it safe to lower your risk of injury; explore locally and respect our communities; leave no trace or trash behind; and build an inclusive outdoors for everyone. Gardiner welcomes you and asks for your patience, kindness, and respect when visiting our area because you are essential in maintaining the pristine conditions that make our public lands special to travelers and locals alike.