The Bucking Moose

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Dining room
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Premium bedding, down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cowboy Cabin #10 | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$206
$182 nightly
$206 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13

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

Badger Room #3

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

Bear Cabin #13

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

Bison Cabin #11

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

Bobcat Room #4

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

Chipmunk Room #5

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Elk Cabin #12

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

Gopher Room #6

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Lynx Room #7

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

Moose Cabin #14

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

The Rabbit Room #8

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Squirrel Suite #9

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

The Loft #2

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Wolf Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

West Yellowstone

When you stay at The Bucking Moose in West Yellowstone, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone Park West Entrance. .This inn is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from West Yellowstone Town Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Great Whirligig.

What's nearby

  • West Yellowstone Town Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yellowstone Historic Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Bucking Moose

Inn with free parking, near Yellowstone Park West Entrance
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

The Bucking Moose Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our personal entrance, the porch swing out front, the comfy bed and the cleanliness of the room! Room service was prompt every day! My only suggestion would be to replace the mirror as it is too cloudy. Otherwise, we would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with group
Loved everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was very close to the entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property with just a few units. Loved the cabin feel and decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people, clean room,very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

James (Jimmy)

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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