Living in Yellowstone

First and foremost, you will have at least one roommate. For some people, this may not seem like an issue, but for others, sharing a bedroom can be quite an adjustment. You will share your living space with other people. But keep in mind those people are likely there for similar reasons and your roommate(s) can become some of your best friends.

Most dorm buildings have community bathrooms, meaning everyone shares the same restrooms (the plus side to this arrangement is that a dorm custodian cleans the community bathrooms, meaning you won’t have to worry about it). There are a few dorms with two rooms sharing one bathroom and a couple of dorms that have private bathrooms.

Every dorm building enforces quiet hours; some only for evening hours, some 24/7. This is to help ensure that residents can get proper rest for their working hours. The quiet hours are enforced by a Resident Coordinator (RC) and local area security.

WiFi is available in almost every employee residence (Roosevelt Lodge is an exception), but comes through a third-party provider with limited bandwidth, meaning your internet connection won’t always be stable or reliable. There are cellular towers located within the park at Canyon, Mammoth, Grant, Old Faithful, and Lake. Reception varies based on your provider and the service plan you choose.

Things like toilet paper, sheets, and blankets are provided for you (though keep in mind you will have to provide your own toiletries). You can always still bring your own sheets and blankets if you want that comfort of home while you are in the park. Read over our packing list for more details.