Stay Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone
Old Faithful Snow Lodge
A place to stay in Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone, a splurge ($$$$).
Why go
The main winter lodging in Yellowstone's interior, a short walk from Old Faithful and reached only by snowcoach or snowmobile.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Yellowstone, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Bear Pit Lounge and Old Faithful Inn.
- Type
- Stay · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Upper Geyser Basin
- Price
- $$$$
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Yellowstone. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Bear Pit Lounge
Small bar off the Old Faithful Inn dining room with historic etched-glass panels.
Drinks · Yellowstone National Park · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Old Faithful Inn
1904 log hotel with a seven-story lobby and stone fireplace, open to all visitors.
Sight · Yellowstone National Park · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Old Faithful
Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting about every 60 to 110 minutes; in winter the plume of steam towers over the snow.
Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Old Faithful
Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting roughly every 60–110 minutes.
Sight · Yellowstone National Park · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5Fairy Falls Trail Grand Prismatic Overlook
Short climb to a raised platform above Grand Prismatic Spring for the full color rings.
Activity · Yellowstone National Park · 4.1 mi straight-line - 6Grand Prismatic Spring
The largest hot spring in the United States, in Midway Geyser Basin; in winter its steam drifts over the Firehole River.
Sight · 4.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Old Faithful Snow Lodge is a stop on our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Yellowstone
Old Faithful Snow Lodge is our only stay pick in Yellowstone; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Yellowstone guide.
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Yellow-walled canyon where the 308-foot Lower Falls builds a huge cone of ice in winter.
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Mammoth Hot Springs
Travertine terraces near the North Entrance, steaming and frosted in winter, with boardwalks you can walk on your own.
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Lamar Valley
Wide valley in northeast Yellowstone with bison, elk and the park's best chances of seeing wolves in winter.
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West Yellowstone
Montana gateway town at the West Entrance, where most snowcoach and guided snowmobile tours to Old Faithful begin.
When to go
Average daily highs in Yellowstone run from 19°F in December to 72°F in July; December is usually the wettest month.
Modelled monthly averages for Yellowstone from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Yellowstone weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Old Faithful Snow Lodge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 44.45686, -110.82978
- Destination
- Yellowstone, Wyoming
Old Faithful Snow Lodge: quick answers
Which TripsCircle routes include Old Faithful Snow Lodge?
Old Faithful Snow Lodge appears on Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Old Faithful Snow Lodge to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Yellowstone.
Plan Yellowstone
- Yellowstone travel guide 7 places
- Best time to visit Yellowstone weather by month
- Jackson to Yellowstone 79 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Yellowstone
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Outdoors
- West Yellowstone Activity
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.