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The Bucking Moose

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near Yellowstone Park West Entrance

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Exterior
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Private kitchen
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Living area
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Private kitchen
Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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220 Firehole Ave, West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
  • Place, West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Park West Entrance
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Badger Room #3

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bear Cabin #13

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bison Cabin #11

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bobcat Room #4

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Chipmunk Room #5

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cowboy Cabin #10 | Living area

Cowboy Cabin #10

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Elk Cabin #12

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Gopher Room #6

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Lynx Room #7

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Moose Cabin #14

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Rabbit Room #8

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Squirrel Suite #9

Squirrel Suite #9

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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The Loft #2

The Loft #2

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Wolf Suite

Wolf Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

West Yellowstone

In West Yellowstone .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this well-placed inn, you'll find Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. West Yellowstone Town Park and Great Whirligig are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yellowstone Historic Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yellowstone National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Buffalo Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wild West Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hanks Chop Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Firehole Bar-B-Que - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bucking Moose

3.5-star inn near Yellowstone Park West Entrance
As a guest of The Bucking Moose, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an ATM. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star West Yellowstone inn is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
The Bucking Moose offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

The Bucking Moose Inn
The Bucking Moose West Yellowstone
The Bucking Moose Inn West Yellowstone

Reviews

The Bucking Moose Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 246 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host texted and left a voice mail with all pertinent information. I just need to see if i can get a receipt for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

oteng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Clean. Close to road but traffic wasn’t bad. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiliang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No service which might or might not be a bad thing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and facilities very good Wolf suite is closest the main road so you get noise but there is also a flat above called the loft and when occupied as it was there are noises with people moving around
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie, Hanover

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James (Jimmy)

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a little difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet little cottages, a great location near the west entrance and super food choices within walking distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So so clean, very cute and convenient. We really enjoyed our stay and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location and Comfortable Stay

Very comfortable lodging at an affordable pricing. Great location, simple access and check-in process. Nice in room amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay near Yellowstone National Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna, ARVADA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Could be cleaner but overall not bad. They did not provide checkout instructions, lock was not working well. Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how it was walking distance to downtown. Bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and if ever in the area would book there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location. The cabin was perfect. Really clean and organized. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute, well maintained, easy to access, quiet, good night sleep. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The no contact check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is definitely prime. It’s 5 minutes to Yellowstone park entrance & even in the long line, people let you in. This rustic cabin vibe is very small. My husband is 6’6 & the shower/toilet space is not ideal. It’s just a really small space. The water pressure in the shower is like a soft rain, although it does get hot! The A/C unit in the cabin is louder than a jet & hooks up to the back window. Plus it takes up a good amount of space in this already tiny room. Again, not ideal if conversations are to be had. It’s really, really loud. If you’re looking for a bed, cramped toilet & small shower while seeing the park, The Bucking Moose is central to all the great starred restaurants & T-shirt shops to walk to. After driving all day, it’s nice to walk to dinner. If you’re above average in size, this space is really small; especially the bathroom. Think tiny house. It’s clean, stocked with Costco Kirkland coffee & bottled water & has clean bedding. Definitely convenient. Just wish it was a little bigger with more updated AC units. The grounds have gorgeous flowers! The parking has a handful of spots in front of each cabin door but slots are narrow with tree roots breaking through the concrete & others park over the line with no rules or etiquette enforced. I’d stay again but not sure the husband could.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVED the Bison Cabin we stayed in. Had everything we needed. Easy check-in/check-out, super convenient to shopping and dining, as well as a short drive to Yellowstone and West Yellowstone airport. I would definitely stay at the Bucking Moose on my next trip to Montana!! Great staff, and very well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location with lots of amenities within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyrie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025