Ride out from the garage to the groomed trails, or leave the sleds at home and take a snowcoach into Yellowstone from West Yellowstone, 20 minutes away. Plowed roads, winter vehicle access, and a hot tub waiting at the end of the day.
Island Park is one of the big snowmobile destinations in the West, and the cabin sits in Aspen Ridge, backing up to Highway 20, with the groomed trail system right below the property. If sleds aren't your thing, the West Yellowstone snowcoach tours are 20 minutes away.
The Island Park / Fremont County trail system has 500+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails across Island Park, Ashton and the surrounding backcountry, and you ride onto them from the trail along Hwy 20 at the bottom of the property. No trailering to a trailhead each morning. Check the Fremont County grooming report before you ride.
In winter Yellowstone's West Entrance is closed to cars and open to guided snowcoach and snowmobile tours that leave from West Yellowstone, about 20 minutes from the cabin. Old Faithful, the Firehole geyser basins and bison in the steam, with far fewer people than July. The 2026–27 oversnow season opens December 15 and runs to mid-March. Our snowcoach vs. snowmobile guide walks through how to choose.
About 15 minutes away, Harriman grooms cross-country ski and snowshoe trails through the old railroad ranch along the Henry's Fork. Moose and trumpeter swans are regulars. A good no-motor day for part of the group.
Big Springs, a few minutes up the road, is where the Henrys Fork starts: 120 million gallons a day of open water that never freezes, so trumpeter swans and moose hang around all winter. Our Big Springs guide has the story. (Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are closed for construction this winter; the Forest Service expects them back in spring 2027.)
You do not need snowmobiles to reach the cabin. The road is drivable all winter. If you bring sleds, here's the setup.
The attached garage is where sleds and gear live during your stay. Pull the sleds in at the end of the day, hang the gear, and ride straight out in the morning. Garage parking for sleds and ATVs.
Guests ride from the garage down the property to the groomed trails along Hwy 20, and ride back up to the garage at night. No sleds are provided at the cabin; West Yellowstone and Island Park have rental shops.
The driveway is roomy, about 20 ft wide and 40 ft long, so trucks fit fine. The subdivision roads are plowed narrow in winter, so getting a trailer into the driveway can be tricky. Most guests leave the trailer at the public lot off Red Rock Road (no overnight camping), a couple of blocks away, then either drive up or unload and ride the sleds up to the cabin and into the garage.
In winter (Nov–April) 4WD is highly recommended for the drive up. Roads are plowed but can get slippery in heavy snow. One February guest put it simply: "The roads up to the house were plowed and we didn't have any issues getting to it (definitely recommend 4WD)." — Thomas, via Airbnb/Vrbo
Public snowmobile-trailer lot off Red Rock Road, Island Park (map shows the road; the exact lot pin and winter directions come with your booking confirmation).
The plowed approach to the cabin after a January storm. Real photo, January 2022.
November through April the main lodge is the whole show: 4 bedrooms (one is the open Bison Loft) for up to 10 guests. The summer bunkhouse is closed for the season.
A Bullfrog hot tub under the covered patio with string lights, running all winter and serviced between guests. Installed summer 2026, so our snow photos of it are still to come.
Vent-free gas fireplace insert, leather recliners and a log rocker under the A-frame beams. Smart TVs and a big DVD collection for the evenings.
5-burner gas range with a center griddle and built-in oven, stainless-topped island, dishwasher, drip coffee maker and kettle. Log dining table seats 10, about 18 with the folding tables.
Washer and dryer, WiFi, welcome basket with huckleberry treats and an area guide, bear-proof trash cans, 2 full baths plus a toilet room. Sam Patch Co. grocery is 5 minutes away for the big shop.
Moose wander the neighborhood all winter. For everyone's peace of mind there are 5 exterior Ring cameras covering the driveway and entry, the sides of the house and the back patio area; none inside the cabin or in any private areas. No pets.
Winter 2026–27 (Nov 1 – Apr 30): $299 Sunday–Thursday, $329 Friday–Saturday, plus a $275 cleaning fee. A 3-night Friday–Monday weekend is $1,302.89 all-in on our calendar, or $1,200.10 with LAZYMOOSE10. Checked live on Lodgify 10/27/2026.
Check in from 4 PM. Grab groceries at Sam Patch Co. (5 min), get the fireplace going and finish the night in the hot tub under the string lights.
Drive 20 minutes to West Yellowstone for a guided snowcoach (or guided snowmobile) day to Old Faithful and the geyser basins. Book the tour ahead; winter dates sell out. Snowcoach or snowmobile? →
Ride the groomed trails from the property, cross-country ski at Harriman State Park, or sleep in and drive the Hwy 20 corridor looking for moose. Check out Monday at 10 AM.
Pick your dates on our Lodgify calendar and enter LAZYMOOSE10 at checkout. Weekend rows on the rate card open with the code already applied.
Questions first? Call or text Jeremy at (858) 652-0911 or email booking@lazymooselodgeaspenridge.com.
