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Gardiner may be one of
the smallest gateway towns in
Montana, but its link with
Yellowstone National
Park is indisputable. Separated from the 3,472 square-mile park by the
massive stone entranceway that marks the park's
North Gate, the town of 851 residents has served as an informal receiving
point since 1880. Located just five miles from Mammoth Hot Springs and
surrounded by resorts, hotels and campgrounds, Gardiner sees a steady flow
of Yellowstone visitors throughout the year.
The Gardiner area has a wide selection of
accommodations, including
bed and breakfasts, motels,
cabins,
ranches, vacation rentals and
camping facilities.
Dining
possibilities range from pizza to steak in Gardiner. Yellowstone has
additional dining amenities scattered within a reasonable drive from the
park’s North Gate entrance.
Situated on the Yellowstone River, Gardiner
is within easy reach of several popular rafting launch points. The Class
II/III river offers easy float trips through famously scenic countryside.
The Gallatin River, northwest of Gardiner, is a Class I-IV river with
varying technical difficulty and views of the Gallatin National Forest and
nearby canyon countryside. Gardiner itself serves as a home port for a wide
variety of recreational guide companies that specialize in everything from
mountain bike to fly fishing expeditions.
Wildlife can often be seen on the outskirts
of the town (and sometimes within!) Black and grizzly bears, elk, and
buffalo frequent the Yellowstone area, as do osprey and bald eagles.
Visitors are encouraged to keep their distance from wild animals and to
refrain from feeding them.
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The
city and highway map of
South Central
Montana will help you locate cities, towns
and major highways.
Population
29,000
Elevation
4,800 feet
Main Industries
tourism
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