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River Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Island Park with free parking

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Exterior
Comfort Room, Kitchen, Lodge Building (3 Queen Beds) | Private kitchenette | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, freezer
Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, freezer
Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Exterior
River Lodge, in a nature reserve, offers scenic views and outdoor activities. Hikers and cyclists enjoy many trails, and the firepit is perfect for unwinding. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected, and the staff ensures a smooth stay with express check-out.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Lodge Building | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Room, 1 King Bed, Lodge Building

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lodge Building

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lodge Building | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lodge Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Lodge Building

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Lodge Building | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Lodge Building

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lodge Building

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lodge Building | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lodge Building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

Comfort Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 280 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, Kitchen, Lodge Building (3 Queen Beds)

Comfort Room, Kitchen, Lodge Building (3 Queen Beds) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Room, Kitchen, Lodge Building (3 Queen Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lodge Building

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lodge Building | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lodge Building

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Lodge Building

Deluxe Room, Lodge Building | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, Lodge Building

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Lodge Building

Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Lodge Building | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Lodge Building

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Island Park is home to River Lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Old Faithful. Grand Prismatic Spring is another place to visit that comes recommended. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Map
3350 Highway 20, Island Park, ID, 83429

What's nearby

  • Harriman State Park - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Island Park Dam - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 14 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Big Springs - 33 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 48 min drive - 43.1 miles

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trouthunter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Fork Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pine Cone - ‬6 min walk

About this property

River Lodge

Property highlights
River Lodge provides a firepit and more. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
  • A nature reserve and gas grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Microwaves, freezers, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express 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 key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests will receive a text message with check-in information the morning of their arrival.

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 30 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 30 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

River Lodge Island Park
River Lodge Lodge
River Lodge Island Park
River Lodge Lodge Island Park

Frequently asked questions

Is River Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, River Lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 30 per stay and a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is River Lodge located?

Situated in Island Park, this lodge is in the same region as Yellowstone Park West Entrance, Old Faithful, and Grand Prismatic Spring.

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Reviews

River Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sagar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in through mobile. Room was ready when we arrived and we slept great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara Garr

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were comfortable and clean. Bathroom area was a bit cramped for counter space…but we managed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though you don’t get to meet anyone in person, the directions and information are perfect. Lovely clean room , good amenities . Anglers lodge across the road for food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but adequate cabins. Good a/c and heat. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient check in and out Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice unique property, small room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, nice, and convenient for our trip to Yellowstone. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and remote checkin was easy. Cute rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place to sleep for the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful longe, highly recommended, 5*
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little cabin! Clean, quiet, great water pressure and great hot water!
Inside the cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Cute little cabin. Just right!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River Lodge in Island Park is not clean, not quiet and overpriced. I do not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice and simple!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little cabins
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayer here last hear also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ganzorig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was tidy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pet policy is excellent. $10.00 PER PET PER NIGHT . lots of room for walking on a leash. No open run area which is really not advised eith eildlife in the area. Well lit for laye night walks too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was small but perfect for 3 adults. Beds were comfortable, and there was a mini fridge and microwave. Check in and check out were super easy and convenient. Definitely worth it and about 30-40 minutes from west entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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