welcome toELK HORN LODGE
Hi! Jeff and Lisa here. We have been living out our dream since May 2009 operating this family-owned business. We have been captivated by Cooke City since the first time we visited in 1999 and we knew we'd be back to stay.
Our family chose this area as home because of the countless activities. There is so much to do in the summer from wildlife watching, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, to skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. We enjoy the serenity and adventure of living in such a unique place. We hope you come and find what you have been looking for, just as we have. This rustic mountain town will definitely ease the stress of a hectic day-to-day. With Yellowstone National Park and the famous Lamar Valley just minutes away, come and experience the wonderful beauty of it all from the comfort of our lodge here in Cooke City!
Our family chose this area as home because of the countless activities. There is so much to do in the summer from wildlife watching, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, to skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. We enjoy the serenity and adventure of living in such a unique place. We hope you come and find what you have been looking for, just as we have. This rustic mountain town will definitely ease the stress of a hectic day-to-day. With Yellowstone National Park and the famous Lamar Valley just minutes away, come and experience the wonderful beauty of it all from the comfort of our lodge here in Cooke City!
Highlights of Cooke City, MT
Cooke City is a one-of-a-kind, secret mountain destination for outdoor enthusiasts that is nestled between the Beartooth and Absaroka mountain ranges. Only three miles from Yellowstone, Cooke City is the perfect base for all types of adventures, no matter the season.
Wildlife Watching
Just a few miles from the northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Cooke City offers easy access to the spectacular Lamar Valley and its abundant wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, elk, and bison. The rest of Yellowstone's wildlife and the scenery is within easy reach of the Elk Horn.
Summer
Summers in South Central Montana are filled with a variety of outdoor activities. From the Elk Horn Lodge you can fish in crystal clear lakes and streams, hike and backpack along scenic mountain trails, and view and photograph majestic landscapes and amazing wildlife.
Winter
Cooke City is known for its deep snow, steep mountains, and unbeatable scenery. It's continually ranked as a top snowmobiling destination and also offers spectacular backcountry, Nordic, and cross country skiing, as well as snowshoeing and ice climbing.
Reviews
Great place to stay!
Spent 3 nights at this lodge, room #7, big room, super clean, beds very comfortable, nice size bathroom, small kitchen area was a plus, small flat screen tv with direct tv, great parking, and located in the middle of town. We would stay there again if, in the area, folks that own it and run the lodge are super friendly. Highly recommend this lodge while in Cooke City!
-David W
Spent 3 nights at this lodge, room #7, big room, super clean, beds very comfortable, nice size bathroom, small kitchen area was a plus, small flat screen tv with direct tv, great parking, and located in the middle of town. We would stay there again if, in the area, folks that own it and run the lodge are super friendly. Highly recommend this lodge while in Cooke City!
-David W
Wonderful Time!
Thank you to Jeff and Lisa for having such great customer service. We made reservations and was hoping for one of the cabins. They weren't available but Jeff made a note that if one opens to let us know. About three weeks before our trip Jeff called to say a cabin was available, we took it. We also added an extra night to our stay. All the rooms are very spacious and extremely clean. We have now stayed here three times and can't wait to come back.
-maflynnstone
Thank you to Jeff and Lisa for having such great customer service. We made reservations and was hoping for one of the cabins. They weren't available but Jeff made a note that if one opens to let us know. About three weeks before our trip Jeff called to say a cabin was available, we took it. We also added an extra night to our stay. All the rooms are very spacious and extremely clean. We have now stayed here three times and can't wait to come back.
-maflynnstone
Great Find!
We thought we might stay here for a night and ended up liking it so much we stayed for 3 days. The staff is excellent and the rooms are clean and comfortable. We enjoyed eating at some of the restaurants in town and loved going over to the saloon at night. It was really nice sitting on the porch in the evenings with the table and chairs set out. If I ever return to cook City in the future I will certainly be staying here.
-Berkley W
We thought we might stay here for a night and ended up liking it so much we stayed for 3 days. The staff is excellent and the rooms are clean and comfortable. We enjoyed eating at some of the restaurants in town and loved going over to the saloon at night. It was really nice sitting on the porch in the evenings with the table and chairs set out. If I ever return to cook City in the future I will certainly be staying here.
-Berkley W
Special thanks to Thomas "Art" Rorex, Mary Hendrix, Guerry Doolittle, and Chris Hatfield for providing images for the website.
