Living at Roosevelt Lodge in Yellowstone National Park

With a short operating season and small staff of employees, Roosevelt Lodge is a unique place to call home.

Named after President Teddy Roosevelt, this lodge offers visitors a rustic charm! Much of the guest activity at Roosevelt is centered around horses, stagecoach rides and "Old West" cookouts.

Some facts about Roosevelt Lodge

Elevation: 6270 Feet or 1911 Meters
Number of Employees: 120
Number of Guest units: 82 Rustic Cabins
Services Available: Gas Station, General Store.

Employee Life at Roosevelt Lodge

Employees live in rustic cabins that have electricity, but no running water. Bathroom facilities are located in several buildings throughout the cabin area. Cabins are heated by wood-burning stove and wood-chip logs are provided for employees. Employees generally live three to a cabin with a bed, dresser and chair for each person. Storage is limited. Laundry facilities are located in the employee cabin area.

The small staff at "Roosie" comes together for just a few months each summer and quickly forms a close-knit community. Memories are created sitting around the campfire, comparing bear stories and hiking adventures. Group activities include participation in park-wide sports leagues and gathering in the Recreation Cabin for games and music. The Employee Recreation Program offers even more opportunity for staff to get together and have fun.

The rustic setting of the Roosevelt community means that employees should bring an "outdoors" attitude. Staff is encouraged to bring items that will be helpful in this unique environment - a flashlight to help maneuver through trees and over rocks, a warm coat, something to carry toiletries in, boots for the wet, muddy spring, mosquito repellent, and easy-to-slip-on shoes for those midnight runs to the restroom!

Sound a bit primitive? Midway through the season, you'll reflect on your surroundings and the friends you've made, and you'll understand why employees return to Roosevelt year after year.

About Roosevelt Lodge

President Theodore Roosevelt was a great outdoorsman. He came to Yellowstone National Park in 1904 to explore its wildlife and mountain terrain. His camp was based close to where Roosevelt Lodge is located today.

The lodge is one large building that houses the front desk area, dining room, small gift counter, and lounge with fireplace and cozy conversation areas. Guests love to sit on the rustic front porch and watch the sun set over the Absaroka Mountains in the distance.

If Roosie is your destination, then pack your flashlight, some warm clothes and your camaraderie.
Whether it's for one summer, or many summers to come, your memories and friendships of this season will stay in your heart forever.