Make Cooke City and the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone your headquarters
- Yellowstone horseback riding adventures with Stillwater Outfitters
- Explore the backcountry with us on a multi-day horse pack trip into the Beartooth Absaroka Wilderness or Yellowstone National Park
- Outdoor lovers' paradise, trails abound
- Yellowstone wolf watching and Bear viewing in the Lamar Valley
- Scenic Beartooth Highway and Chief Joseph Highway
- Stunning, quaint and quiet, historical mountain town
- Numerous Yellowstone fly fishing, and Montana and Wyoming fly fishing opportunities
- Great trailheads and National Forest Campgrounds
- Memorable restaurants
- Affordable lodging and cabins
Many people often wonder while on their Yellowstone vacation, "which entrance to Yellowstone National Park should I spend most of my time at?" If you are looking for:
- LESS PEOPLE
- INDESCRIBABLE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN SETTINGS
- TRUE MONTANA HISTORY
THEN COOKE CITY AT THE NORTHEAST ENTRANCE OF YELLOWSTONE IS THE ONE! Often, Yellowstone lodging books up fast, is over-priced, and is crowded.
Cooke City and Silver Gate, Montana are the small communities located at the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. With roots deep in mining, Cooke City will make you feel as if you stepped back in time.
Located on Highway 212, the scenic Beartooth Highway is the access vein to the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness and the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone. Just 4 miles from Yellowstone, and only 18 miles to the prime wildlife viewing coveted within the Lamar Valley, Cooke City makes a great basecamp on your Yellowstone vacation.
The reintroduced wolves of the Druid pack continue to prosper with their offspring in the Lamar Valley and can often be spotted. Grizzly bears, black bears, antelope, moose, bison, coyotes, big horn sheep, mountain goat, foxes, and badger are among other Lamar Valley residents, some of which venture into Cooke City on occasion!!
A great way to experience the scenery and wildlife of Yellowstone is horseback. We can set you up with a day ride that explores northeast Yellowstone, or a multi-day horseback pack trip that takes you deeper into the heart of Yellowstone or the Beartooth Mountains and away from the crowds. We, at Stillwater Outfitters, truly love the area in which we outfit and want to share it with everyone!
The towns of Silver Gate and Cooke City are rich in character and are sure to give you a unique and memorable experience. Having moved here for the beauty and outdoor opportunities, I speak from my heart when I tell you that this area is the "best part of Yellowstone"!!
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Cooke City and Silver Gate Restaurants
Beartooth Cafe
Awesome deck dining, numerous micro brews, steaks, trout, made from scratch mac and cheese and more!
Log Cabin
Vintage log cabin dining, famous pumpkin bread, steak oscar, fish, and more!
Loving Cup Cafe
Best coffee in town, espresso, great breakfast burritos and scrumptious lunches. Internet too.
Miners Saloon
Old west feel with a great gourmet menu, along with the best salads, burgers and homemade pizza!
Cooke City and Silver Gate Lodging
Big Moose Resort
Elk Horn Lodge
Log Cabin Bed and Breakfast
Cooke City and Silver Gate Stores
Cooke City Store
General provisions, picnic groceries, great candy. Ice cream, fishing licenses, maps
Silvertip Mountain Center
'A real mountain shop', outdoor clothing, climbing gear, outdoor gear rental, maps, expertise, shuttles
