The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone.

Hotel near Yellowstone National Park in West Yellowstone

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a teal door, and a window with curtains.
A golden moose statue in front of a building labeled "Bucking Moose Cabins."
A rustic building with a sign reading 'Moose Creek Cabins.' There is a sign outside requesting to check in at the address provided.
A street lined with various shops, including a bakery and a candy shop.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small dining area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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West Yellowstone, MT
  • Place, West Yellowstone Town Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

West Yellowstone

In West Yellowstone .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this well-placed hotel, you'll find Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone Park West Entrance. West Yellowstone Town Park and Gallatin National Forest are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • West Yellowstone Town Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Westgate Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hanks Chop Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild West Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Buffalo Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Firehole Bar-B-Que - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone.

This newly updated room is located on the ground floor level has a queen bed, and full bath. ideally located for exploring Yellowstone National Park, enjoying year-round outdoor recreation, and taking advantage of more affordable lodging options for a day of skiing at Big Sky Resort.

Just approximately ½ mile from downtown, you'll have easy access to West Entrance, local restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, shopping, outdoor outfitters, and family-friendly attractions. From the West Entrance, follow the scenic Madison River toward Madison Junction and discover some of Yellowstone's most iconic landscapes, geothermal features, and wildlife-viewing areas. Spend the day exploring, return to town for dinner and shopping, or plan a winter day trip to Big Sky—all from one convenient location.

Explore Yellowstone

The West Entrance is the most conveniently located of all the entrances to Yellowstone National Park. Some of the highlights accessible from the West Entrance include:

-Old Faithful & Upper Geyser Basin – Home to Yellowstone's most famous geyser and one of the world's largest concentrations of geysers and hot springs. 45 mins
-Grand Prismatic Spring – One of Yellowstone's most spectacular sights, known for its brilliant blue, green, yellow, and orange colors. 45 mins
-Midway Geyser Basin – Located near Grand Prismatic Spring and home to several impressive geothermal features.
-Norris Geyser Basin – One of the park's hottest and most dynamic geothermal areas, with constantly changing features and dramatic landscapes. 1hr
-Madison River – A beautiful introduction to Yellowstone, with opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, fishing, and scenic drives.
-Firehole Canyon & Firehole River – Dramatic scenery, geothermal features, and beautiful stretches of river. 45 mins
-Fountain Paint Pot & Lower Geyser Basin – Colorful hot springs, bubbling mud pots, and geysers. 45 mins
-Gibbon Falls – A scenic waterfall along the road between Madison and Norris. 45 mins
-Yellowstone Lake & Hayden Valley – For those with more time, continue farther into the park for expansive scenery and excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. 2.5- 3hrs

Highlights

-Dog Friendly - $50 pet fee must be paid. 1 dog per room max
-Quality bedding is provided for a comfortable night's sleep. Please note that the bedding contains feathers and is not hypoallergenic; alternative bedding is not available.
-Keurig coffee maker
-Air conditioning

Supplies for your stay
To help get your stay started, we provide:

-3 rolls of toilet paper
-1 box of facial tissues per bathroom
-Body wash
-Shampoo
-Conditioner
-Hand soap in the bathroom

If you need anything extra during your stay, two grocery stores are located within a mile of the property, making it easy to pick up any additional essentials you may need.

House Policies

-No smoking
-No outside fires

Important Information
-The home is located near [road/downtown/etc.]
-No satellite TV

Please review the photos, sleeping arrangements, amenities and property description carefully before booking to ensure the home meets your needs.

Wi-Fi speeds cannot be guaranteed and may vary based on weather, usage, or service conditions in the area. Please keep in mind that West Yellowstone is a gateway community surrounded by protected wilderness. Infrastructure and development are intentionally limited in many areas to help preserve the natural environment and the character of the region.

Year-Round Outdoor Adventure

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Summer brings opportunities to explore Yellowstone, book guided tours, fly fish nearby rivers, hike scenic trails, mountain bike, kayak or paddleboard, and enjoy a refreshing swim.

Winter transforms the area into a snowy playground. Explore Yellowstone by snowmobile from the West Entrance, ride the scenic Two Top snowmobile trails, cross-country ski the nearby World-Renowned Rendezvous Ski Trails, or enjoy sledding, tubing, and snowshoeing.

Yellowstone National Park Operating Dates

The West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park operates seasonally. The summer season typically runs from the 3rd Saturday in April through November 1st. The entrance closes for the fall shoulder season and typically reopens in mid-December for the winter oversnow travel season, which runs through mid-March. After the winter oversnow season ends, the West Entrance remains closed until the summer season begins in April.

Operating dates are subject to change based on park conditions. Please confirm current Yellowstone National Park operating dates before booking your stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone. to the airport?

This hotel is 2.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone.?

As of Oct 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone. on Oct 5, 2026 start from $246, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this hotel.

Does The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone. offer free breakfast?

This hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone.?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone.?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone. have a pool?

This hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone. to downtown West Yellowstone?

This hotel is 0.3 mi away from West Yellowstone.

The Gopher Queen Room at The Bucking Moose, just 1 minute from Yellowstone in West Yellowstone. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Small room, but had everything you need to rest your head before a big day at Yellowstone!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient, Clean, & Cozy

We enjoyed staying here and accessibility to the nearby park, playground, and grocery store.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to Yellowstone

Perfect room for 2 adults and our dog . 1 block to park to walk the dog .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucking Moose

Cozy little cabins, in a good location, and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Bucking Moose

Bucking Moose was an excellent location and place to stay. Very clean, water pressure great, parking was excellent & overall LOVED the place!! Would highly recommend or suggest to anyone who is going to Yellowstone to stay here! Walked into town every evening!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient to West Yellowstone entrance

Small with everything we needed. We selected this home due to it's proximity to restaurants and the West Yellowstone entrance. It did not disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Excellent trip

The room was as described and it was clean, the bed is very comfortable. The shower is large and had plenty of hot water. Some frustration with getting instructions, making payment, etc prior to arriving. No communication from owner once we arrived and no instruction on where to leave trash, etc. Overall we would stay again and I would recommend for anyone who can figure things out for themselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

We had some issues

Sheets were stained with ink
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Place was nice and clean! Walking distance to some sweet spots, really close to west yellowstone entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Stay

This property was exactly how it is pictured online and perfect for what I wanted to have in my stay in west Yellowstone. Super walkable to everything in town as well. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

small but adequate

property is older and needs an update with a new parking lot. room functioned fine but was tight in the bathroom.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy and clean

cozy and clean, comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location

Not exactly as pictured online

Very Small room...not enough parking places for filled rooms...high step from lot to door of room...had to park on gravel lot at end of cabins and could not roll our wheeled luggage which was heavy across the gravel...disappointed when we saw our home for 4 nights...only full size mirror was hanging in the dark area behind the giant air conditioner that sits on the floor with Lost In Space giant robot unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we expected

Great location. Easy check in. Clean rooms. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025