Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is one of the most popular activities guests enjoy when visiting the Yellowstone National Park. Officially-sanctioned Park permitees are listed below, offering everything from 2-hour trail rides to all-day backcountry treks, and even multi-day adventures. Visit each one to see which outfitter best meets your needs.

Guided horseback riding is provided by the permitted outfitters displayed below.

Family Trail Rides in Gardiner, ABO Outfitters - Select from 2-hour, 1/2 or full-day horseback rides outside Gardiner just outside Yellowstone. Beautiful scenery, green meadows and ideal for all ages. See our times.
Select from 2-hour, 1/2 or full-day horseback rides outside Gardiner just outside Yellowstone. Beautiful scenery, green meadows and ideal for all ages. See our times.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (406) 579-3866
Flying Pig Adventures - lots of horseback options - Beginning May, we offer annual horse drives, overnight campouts, 1/2 and full-day rides, Paddle & Saddle combos and 3-day backcountry adventures. All reliable and affordable.
Beginning May, we offer annual horse drives, overnight campouts, 1/2 and full-day rides, Paddle & Saddle combos and 3-day backcountry adventures. All reliable and affordable.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (866) 807-0744
Montana Whitewater offers 'paddle & saddle' adventures on three of Montana's best rivers (Gallatin, Yellowstone & Madison). Group rates and free gear rental.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (800) 799-4465
Local, knowledgable guides gaurantee a once in a lifetime experience in the Yellowstone, Teton and Bechler areas!
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (208) 558-8558
Professionally-guided 1/2 & full-day trail rides in the Park. Plus, see Yellowstone's true backcountry treasures via multi-day pack trip. Family bonding at its best.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (406) 388-2236
Guest Ranches, Cabins, Hotel and RV properties between Cody and Yellowstone's East gate. Spectacular fly fishing, rafting, horseback riding, hiking and more!
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (307) 527-9959
Ride with Wilderness Trails into some of the most beautiful country on earth!
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (307) 733-5171
Offering progressive, "moving" camps or stationary pack trip options into Yellowstone and various Wyoming Wilderness areas. Featured on ESPN.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (307) 754-4320
Daily guided trail rides into Yellowstone Park, just 25 minutes from West Yellowstone. With 20+ years experience, we specialize in private tours for individuals and families.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (406) 646-7230
Professionally-guided horseback rides into Yellowstone's backcountry. See hidden secrets of wildlife and nature at its best. Authorized official park service permitee.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (406) 223-3300
Providing the best day trips on horseback into Yellowstone's southwest, Bechler region. See waterfalls & geothermal features.
Website |  Map  | Phone : (208) 558-8558

Private stock can be brought into the park. Overnight stock use is not permitted prior to July 1, due to range readiness and/or wet trail conditions. Horses are not allowed in frontcountry campgrounds, but are permitted in certain backcountry campsites. For information on planning a backcountry trip with stock, call the Backcountry Office at (307) 344-2160.

Please see the YNP website for a current list of permitted Horse, Mule, and Llama (Stock) Outfitters.

Other Online Resources

  • American Horse Council
    By having a place in Congress, the American Horse Council supports the views of horseback riders.
  • Jackson Hole Horseback Riding
    Jackson Hole horseback riding beneath the Grand Tetons.
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