Living in the Lake Yellowstone Area of Yellowstone National Park
This area is made up of four locations on Yellowstone Lake: Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Lake Lodge, Bridge Bay Marina and Campground and Fishing Bridge RV Park.
Elevation: 7784 Feet or 2373 Meters
Services Available: Post Office, Gas Station, General Store, Medical Clinic
Lake Yellowstone Hotel Facts
Number of Employees: 290
Number of Guest Units: 296 Hotel Rooms and Cabins
Lake Yellowstone Hotel, finished in 1891, is the oldest active lodge in Yellowstone and sits on the banks of the largest high-elevation lake in the Continental U.S.
This massive, wood frame hotel hosts guests in style with upscale accommodations, a grand sun room, dining room and regular gallery showings by local artists.
Bridge Bay Marina Facts
Number of Employees: 40
Number of Boat Slips: 50
Bridge Bay Marina is the base for exploring Yellowstone Lake (after it thaws each spring!). Interpretive scenic cruiser tours, boat rentals and guided fishing trips are some of the activities offered by Xanterra Marina staff.
Lake Hotel and Bridge Bay Marina employees live in housing located behind the Lake Hotel. Osprey, Goldeneye, Pelican and Teal are dormitory-style buildings with two residents per room. Community bathroom facilities are either down the hall or between rooms in each building.
Each building has a community room, laundry facilities and pay phones. Storage space in each dorm room is limited. There are no kitchen facilities. The employee dining room is located in Lake Hotel.
Lake Lodge
Is known for its cozy atmosphere. Perched (no pun intended!) on the edge of the lake, visitors sit in rockers on the great front porch to watch afternoon thunderstorms build over the mountains.
Lake Lodge Facts
Number of Employees: 135
Number of Guest Units: 186 Cabins
Lake Lodge employees live in Mallard or Seagull dormitories, located behind the Lake Lodge or in Trumpeter, across from the hotel. Community bathroom facilities are down the hall. Each building has a community room, laundry facilities and pay phones. There are no kitchens. Lake Lodge has an employee dining room behind the lodge.
Fishing Bridge RV Park Facts
Number of Employees: 20
Number of RV Sites: 340
Fishing Bridge RV Park is the only location in Yellowstone that offers full hook-up sites for recreational vehicles. The staff at Fishing Bridge is small and all employees must bring their own RV's to live in. Click Here for more information about bringing an RV to Yellowstone for the summer.
Bridge Bay Campground Facts
Number of Employees: 18
Number of Campsites: 420
Bridge Bay Marina Campground is home to a very small staff that works and oversees this lakeside campers paradise.
Campground employees must bring their own RV's to live in. Click Here for more information about bringing an RV to Yellowstone for the summer.
After Work, staff at Lake are close-knit. During off time, they can be found taking advantage of free (space available) scenic cruiser tours or fishing boat rentals. Many will make the short but steep hike up Elephant Back for a view of the lake and the hotel.
Lake area residents are closest to the East entrance of Yellowstone, which takes them to Cody, Wyoming and "town." Cody boasts the proud label of "Rodeo Capital of the World."
Lake Lodge hosts the employee recreation hall for the entire Lake area. It houses workout equipment, Internet access and a full sports court.
Also, an outdoor basketball/volleyball court are available in the Lake Hotel dorm area. The Yellowstone Co-op Employee Recreation program schedules van trips to local attractions and towns, hiking trips, white water rafting, big-screen movies, dances and live music.
The Yellowstone Lake area is a magnificent place to spend the summer! Each day on the lake will be filled with wildlife, beautiful skies and the ever-changing personality of Yellowstone Lake.
So, get your backpack and your fishing gear together and apply now! If you are not assigned to the Yellowstone Lake area, you will only be a short drive away and can still spend the day lakeside.
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