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A lone bison grazes on a hillside overlooking the sweeping Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park, with the Yellowstone River meandering through lush meadows and distant mountain ranges bathed in a warm pink-hued sunset sky.

Idaho, Montana, Wyoming · Yellowstone National Park · Gateway

Cody

East approach full-service town

A lone bison grazes on a hillside overlooking the sweeping · near Yellowstone National Park

Cody, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

At a glance — Cody

Cody is a drive-in basecamp 46.5 miles from the entrance of Yellowstone. Services on hand: groceries, gas stations, and ATM access. Population around 10,028. No town shuttle into the park — plan to drive in and park at the entrance lots.

Distance to entrance
46.5 mi drive

Plan to drive in via the east entrance.

Town → park shuttle
No — drive in

Drive in and park at the entrance lots; no town shuttle ties into the park system.

Population
≈10,028
Property mix
Chain hotels + budget

National chain options at roadside-corridor pricing.

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Accessibility

Accessibility — Cody

Drive-in required — no integrated park shuttle from this base. Plan for private vehicle entrance and trailhead parking. Confirm lodging room ADA features with the operator before booking.

Lodging

Where to stay near Cody

We're still mapping lodging for Cody. We'll add properties as we field-test them.

Things to do

Things to do near Cody

We're still mapping things to do near Cody. We'll add operators as we field-test them.

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Camping

Camping near Cody

Cody has no campgrounds in town — the nearest sites are inside the park.

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Quieter alternatives

Quieter alternatives near Cody

We're still mapping quieter alternatives near Cody. We'll add suggestions as we field-test them.

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