Wander Camp Yellowstone — Hotel in West Yellowstone

My husband and I came here on our honeymoon the second week of June. We stayed for two nights and greatly enjoyed our stay. The staff went above and beyond! They brought us a cute bouquet with some waters which was so kind and thoughtful. They were so friendly and you could tell they were genuinely happy that we were there. The location has moved since last summer but they sent an email a few weeks prior informing us of the new location and then send a reminder text the day of. It wasn’t hard to find at all, though there were some major pot holes (to be expected on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere) so take it slow. We had the most beautiful view from our tent. The beds were so comfy and kept us surprisingly warm, even though it rained through the night, we wore hoodies and sweats and were just fine. Though they do have heaters you can rent for your stay if you need to be warmer. It is camping after all so you can’t expect it to be like a luxurious hotel. They have bathrooms and showers with running water. Such a fun and unique experience. I'd recommend it!! It’s quiet and scenic and if you look out at the fields surrounding it you can see pronghorn and bald eagles. On our way out to go to the Playhouse Mill we stopped and talked to the staff. They were some of the kindest people I’ve met. So to the two cute staff members who told us to tell them how the Playhouse Mill was, we...

This was a great place to stay after a day in Yellowstone. I loved the view and the charming tents with comfy beds. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.

Here’s what you need to know… if the forecast is for cold, bring a couple extra comforters as there is no electricity in the tents themselves. They have propane heaters to rent for $22 that last 4 hours. Honestly, we weren’t super comfortable running it in the tent so we left it off and just added an extra couple layers of blanket. I was plenty warm thru the night even though it got down to 32 degrees. They do a good job cooking on site but next time we would eat before we arrive or bring food to keep in our vehicle. No food allowed in your tent and the food they have is pretty pricey for what you get. We did have the cheeseburgers, baked beans and chips. We didn’t stay for the breakfast. No campfire near the tents but you can buy wood from them and make a fire in the picnic area. Bathrooms are those luxury portables, some with showers. We chose to skip that due to the cold temps. You can hear other campers around you as they come and go so it did make sleeping hard for my husband who is a light sleeper. There are lights along the path and outside each tent but it was still nice to have my own...

This is the WORST experience I’ve ever had, and I will never return.

First, the location was changed last minute—with no proper notice. Just a casual text on the day of check-in. The new site was clearly rushed and unprepared. Tents were placed awkwardly among overgrown brush. The one light provided was dimmer than my phone’s flashlight. It felt like we were beta testers, not guests.

Then came the cold. It was freezing at night. But instead of providing heaters as a basic necessity, they charged extra—just to stay warm enough to survive. Worse still, the heater died after two hours and wouldn’t turn back on. We shivered through the night, barely able to sleep. And it wasn’t just us...our neighbors gave up and spent the night in their car just to avoid the brutal cold. Absolutely unacceptable.

The campsite was also extremely isolated. No nearby stores, no food, nothing but potholes and rough terrain leading in. The road there was like an off-road challenge, constant bumps, dips, and anxiety.

The staff disappears after 10pm. That means if something goes wrong—whether it’s a broken heater, extreme weather, or wildlife—you are completely on your own. No one to help.

I’ve never felt so disappointed, frustrated, and...