Roosevelt Arch
The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated gate at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States.
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A landmark, 2 mi southeast of Gardiner
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°, with about 72" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Gardiner is the nearest base
Gardiner is 2 miles northwest, with 38 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1903
Roosevelt Arch dates from 1903. About ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Gardiner. Green months are the mild ones.
Roosevelt Arch
The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated gate at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903. The top of the arch is inscribed with a quote from the Organic Act of 1872, the legislation which created Yellowstone, which reads: "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People".
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1903
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property (2002)
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.8K a year
Where to stay near Roosevelt Arch
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Gardiner (38) and Corwin Springs (3).
Gardiner
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
647 people
2 mi northwest of Roosevelt Arch
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Roosevelt Arch | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 38 11 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 16 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 647 | $633K |
| Corwin Springs | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins | 207 | — |
| Mammoth 58% vacation homes | 4 mi south | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 62 | — |
| Jardine 24% vacation homes | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 43 | — |
| South Glastonbury | 20 mi north | 30 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins | 175 | $464K |
| Pray | 27 mi north | 40 min | 9 2 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,129 | $630K |
| Emigrant | 25 mi north | 35 min | 5 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 322 | $350K |
| Hebgen Lake Estates 36% vacation homes | 30 mi southwest | 45 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 85 | $563K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Roosevelt Arch
Other well-known places within 61 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw31 mi National ParkYellowstone National Park4.8M visitors a year
Big draw43 mi MountainYellowstone volcano
61 mi Scenic driveBeartooth Highway
42 mi LakeYellowstone Lake
36 mi LakeQuake Lake39 mi Ski areaBig Sky Resort455 runs · 4,346 ft vertical
45 mi MountainGranite Peak
124 mi Canyon & gorgeGrand Canyon of the YellowstonePhoto credits
Yellowstone National Park: James St. John from Newark, Ohio, CC BY 2.0 · Yellowstone volcano: Ed Austin/Herb Jones, Public domain · Beartooth Highway: Phil Armitage, Public domain · Yellowstone Lake: NASA, Public domain · Quake Lake: Staplegunther at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Granite Peak: jfisher2167, CC BY 2.0 · Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Roosevelt Arch
What town is Roosevelt Arch near?
Gardiner, MT, about 2 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Roosevelt Arch?
June, July and August, with highs of 71–82°.
What is the closest airport to Roosevelt Arch?
Yellowstone (WYS), about 31 miles away.
Where should I stay near Roosevelt Arch?
Gardiner (2 mi, 38 places to stay), Corwin Springs (8 mi, 3 places to stay) and South Glastonbury (20 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Gardiner
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.