Closest Lodging to Yellowstone's East Entrance

Pahaska Tepee Lodge

Things to do at Pahaska

Historic lodge tours, Fishing, Hiking, Photography and more...

Stay & Play In Northwest Wyoming

Pahaska has many activities available without ever getting in your car. First and foremost, we recommend that everybody take a trip back in time with a visit to Buffalo Bill’s Original Lodge. Opened to the public in 1904 and designed by A.A. Anderson, you can still feel the presence of the historic old west. We offer tours Tuesday through Saturday, between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

For the outdoor enthusiasts, take a hike on same trails traveled by Buffalo Bill beginning right outside your cabin door. Excellent fishing is also just steps away.

For the shopper in the family, don’t miss Pahaska’s Gift Shop. We feel we have the best selection of Yellowstone souvenirs and t-shirts as well as some of the finest authentic Indian Jewelry in the area. Our prices are great too!

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Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Pahaska Tepee Resort is located at the center of over 25K+ of cross country ski trails groomed for both classic and skate skiing. The ski trails are free, however donations to the Park County Nordic Ski Association in Wyoming are greatly appreciated.

Snowshoeing has become a popular winter sport and the new snowshoe trails are marked with signs. Snowshoers are encouraged to use these trails instead of our groomed ski trails.

Pahaska is closed in the winter and has no restaurant, bar or ski rentals available. We do have a few cabins that we rent year round. Please contact us in advance if you would like to rent a room in the winter.

The Reunion Lodge is available year ’round and makes a fantastic Wyoming winter getaway!

Things to do in Cody, Wyoming

Our beautiful location is perfect for the traveler who wants to do it all! Strolling through Yellowstone or witnessing a western gunfight, Pahaska is merely a breathtaking drive away. We highly recommend you include the Cody Country when planning your vacation. Pahaska Tepee Resort is the closest lodging to Yellowstone’s East Gate in the heart of the Shoshone National Forest. Historic Cody, Wyoming is just 1 hour and one scenic drive to the east of Pahaska!

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  • Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    Complete with five museums under one roof, it’s no wonder the Historical Center was presented with the National Medal for Museum and Library Service at a White House ceremony in 2008 – the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries.
  • Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center
    Did you know the Hoover Dam was modeled after Cody’s own Buffalo Bill Dam? Stop in, learn more, walk across the dam and view the Shoshone Canyon. Educational, interesting, and beautiful – All in one!
  • Cody Trolley Tours “Give us an hour, we’ll give you 100 years”
    Guided by two live narrators, this 60 minute tour will take you through Cody highlighting all the town has to offer. All admired, of course, from the comfort of a festive green and red trolley.
  • The Cody Night Rodeo
    Every night, June through August, enjoy Cody’s rodeo! Cowboys, cowgirls, rodeo entertainers, parades and more! We have it all, because this is The Rodeo Capital of the World!
  • Old Trail Town
    A collection of frontier buildings and historical relics from the Northwest Wyoming. Old Trail Town is the largest of its kind in the entire state.
  • The Irma Hotel’s Gunshow
    The stage is set in the street next to the Irma Hotel, Buffalo Bill’s original hotel in the Rockies! Four different 30 minutes Gunfighting shows are rotated throughout the summer months. Reserve a front row seat for $. Be sure to stop in the Irma restaurant to see the beautifully carved cherry wood bar.
  • Wyoming River Trips
    With unique river sections and exclusive access, Wyoming River Trips offers four floats you can only find here. For frst-timers and thrill-seekers alike, there is a trip that’s right for you!
  • Wild Sheep Exhibit
    This exhibit has everything you could possibly want to know about wild sheep. Complete with a gift shop, taxidermy displays and a wild sheep movie. Free of Charge.

The Tepee Tavern – Our Cozy Lounge

The Tepee Tavern is a unique little lounge with a big atmosphere. With elk, deer, moose, and buffalo mounts adorning the walls, a hunting lodge atmosphere abounds. The historic pictures of Buffalo Bill and his hunting parties near Pahaska are a great addition to the Tepee Tavern experience. Of course the pictures of Buffalo Bill in front of the Irma Lodge house with Bob’s two uncles and father are his favorite in the lounge. The beautiful antique bar from Breckenridge Colorado was made in 1872. Opposite the huge original mirror of the back bar you can see the spectacular Gump Glass stained glass mountain scene window. So come in and sit by the fireplace, listen to the local characters spin a yarn or two, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of our Tepee Tavern.

The Tepee Tavern is a unique little lounge with a big atmosphere. With elk, deer, moose, and buffalo mounts adorning the walls, a hunting lodge atmosphere abounds. The historic pictures of Buffalo Bill and his hunting parties near Pahaska are a great addition to the Tepee Tavern experience. Of course the pictures of Buffalo Bill in front of the Irma Lodge house with Bob’s two uncles and father are his favorite in the lounge. The beautiful antique bar from Breckenridge Colorado was made in 1872. Opposite the huge original mirror of the back bar you can see the spectacular Gump Glass stained glass mountain scene window. So come in and sit by the fireplace, listen to the local characters spin a yarn or two, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of our Tepee Tavern.