Southeast Colorado
Of the clutch of chain hotels grouped together to the north of town by the Interstate on-ramp, the Windham is our pick for decent, modern rooms at a good…
Must-see hotels in The Rocky Mountains
West Yellowstone
This RV metropolis is pricey but professional and the friendly service includes help with tours and rentals. Facilities include showers, laundry, cable TV…
Montana
This reservable Forestry Service campground has pit toilets, water and 24 sites. Head 4 miles south of Livingston on East River Rd, then climb up Luccock…
Southeast Colorado
If you'd rather not nest downtown, Eagleridge Circle in north Pueblo has more than a half-dozen chain options, with this Hampton Inn (by Hilton) at the…
Jackson
On the eastern side of US 189/191 is this riverside campground, 30 miles southeast of Jackson at 6500ft. There are eight sites, most with shade,…
Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association
Colorado
Saddle up for adventures in Colorado's dude ranches with this association website that covers activities and provides booking details for more than a…
West Yellowstone
The friendly and well-tended Alpine has a rather cramped courtyard, but remains one of the best-value places in town. Suites come with a kitchen and can…
Southern Front Range
This stock-standard chain hotel is one of the better examples of the brand: it's well managed, well located, built in the last 10 years and won't blow…
Montana
Standing alone at the entrance to Gardiner, this locally owned motel is pretty good value, with spacious rooms and a few family suites featuring a private…
Southwest Colorado
Bed and breakfast with shared bathroom are on offer at this woodsy lodge with a relatively plush Jacuzzi room. It's about 1 mile east of the visitors…
Southwest Colorado
Rates at this clean, friendly place, on the southeast edge of town, include a continental breakfast and, unlike a lot of places around, it’s open all year.
Southern Front Range
Stark and solitary at the eastern end of town, this standard Hampton Inn is the most comfortable choice in town, with large rooms and an included…
Montana
Further along the Bear Creek dirt road from Eagle Creek, 10 miles from Gardiner and 4 miles past Jardine. Free dispersed camping with a toilet but no…
Southern Front Range
No frills, and as clean and cheap as rooms get in Cañon City. Sure, you get a touch of the prison-visitor traffic, but that’s all part of the adventure.
Montana
This slightly cramped mini-village features a variety of pleasant if old-fashioned 1950s-era cottages. Most come with kitchenettes and sleep two to seven.
Montana
Well-maintained and spacious rooms are the hallmark of this good-value motel with laundry facilities, family suites and discounted spring and fall rates.
Montana Department of Fishing, Wildlife & Parks Campgrounds
Montana
The Montana Department of Fishing, Wildlife & Parks runs basic campgrounds at the Mallard’s Rest, Loch Leven and Dailey Lake fishing access sites.
Cody
An unpretentious mom-and-pop-style place, but well looked after and decent value, with cheery flowerpots, an upper-floor terrace and kitchenette suites.
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Doubles as a fishing access site, 31 miles south of Bozeman, with a total of 15 sites on both sides of the highway. Western riverside sites fill early.
Jackson
You'll find this pretty, shady 13-site campground along the Hoback River, 8 miles east of Hoback Junction and 22 miles southeast of Jackson at 6600ft.
Wyoming
Just off Hwy 296, 24 miles from Yellowstone, with plenty of summertime horseback riding and fishing. Rooms are simple, dated and all dressed in brown.
Jackson
Grassy Snake River KOA is 12 miles south of Jackson off US 26/89/191 near Hoback Junction. Riverfront sites are best but the whole place gets crowded.
Northern Colorado
About 9 miles west along 74E/Deadman Rd from Red Feather Lakes, sites at the North Fork Poudre Campground sit just near the banks of the Poudre River.
Montana
Cozier than the chain motels that line Hwy 93 south of Whitefish, the cheerful Downtowner has spacious rooms, friendly staff and a morning bagel bar.
Southeast Colorado
This well-maintained family-run motel offers the best value option in Alamosa. It's located west of town on Hwy 160. Rates include breakfast.
Idaho
One of the better accommodation bargains in the region is the clean, friendly, mom-and-pop-run Country Inn, 3 miles south of Sandpoint.
Montana
A good-value option with a central location and furniture that is less retro than dated – think satin sheets and tired leather sofas.
Jackson
Toward Idaho on the southeastern side of US 26/89 is this roadside campground with 19 sites. It's 24 miles south of Jackson at 5900ft.
Telluride
Located in the Uncompahgre National Forest, this campground is the closest to Telluride. It has 15 first-come, first-serve campsites.
Montana
At the northwestern end of town, this RV park has 46 fairly cramped riverside sites with full hookups, plus showers and a laundry.
Southwest Colorado
Try this place for RV hookups; there's also some utilitarian tent camping and simple 'camping cabins,' which come without linens.
Wyoming
More sites than the neighboring campgrounds but less space. It's the first in the valley to open (in May); reservations possible.
Jackson
Run by a friendly Jackson native and just far enough out of the fray, this refurbished motel is a reliable choice in the center.
Montana
America’s first KOA campground is in a scenic spot by the Yellowstone River, half a mile south of I-90, not far from downtown.
West Yellowstone
On the southeastern shore of Hebgen Lake, 10 miles from West Yellowstone, this campground has 84 sites. Reservations possible.
Southeast Colorado
The best option in town is this hotel, the monastic rooms of which come with quilted bedspreads and sometimes-squeaky springs.
Southwest Colorado
In 10 acres off the Crested Butte road north of Gunnison, this place has RV hookups, cabins and sites for campers with tents.
Southwest Colorado
One of several RV parks in Montrose, this facility is well equipped. Includes a coin-laundry and a designated area for pets.
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Bear Canyon Campground is on top of a hill 3 miles east of Bozeman, with a pool and great views of the surrounding valley.
Southwest Colorado
This campground on Lake San Cristobal is a good option for those who want to be near the water. No reservations accepted.
