Pros & cons
PROS
- Walk-in urgent care with x-rays plus limited lab/pharmacy services
- Can stabilize patients and arrange transfers to outside hospitals
CONS
- Seasonal hours; closed in winter and late-season hours vary
- Non-urgent visits may wait when emergencies take priority
Overview
Lake Medical Clinic is the park’s seasonal walk-in clinic serving the busy Lake Village hub. It handles most routine illnesses and many emergencies during the summer season. No appointment needed. For life-threatening situations in the park, dial 911. Clinic phone: 307-242-7241.
Services
Expect urgent-care style treatment for injuries and illnesses, with on-site x-rays plus some lab and pharmacy services. When a higher level of care is required, the team can stabilize you and coordinate transfer to hospitals outside the park (think Cody, Jackson, Bozeman, or eastern Idaho).
What to Expect
It’s first-come, first-served, and staff will prioritize urgent cases—so non-urgent issues can wait, especially if an evacuation or critical case is underway. Cell coverage in the area is spotty; if you can’t connect, use a lodge front desk or find a ranger to reach help quickly. Bring your ID, insurance card, and any daily meds you rely on.
Nearby Conveniences
The clinic sits within the Lake Village complex, near large shared parking areas, the Lake General Store, and seasonal dining at the hotel/lodge. Public restrooms are in the nearby developed buildings across the complex.
Best Time to Visit
Go whenever you need care. For non-urgent issues, aim for shortly after opening or mid-afternoon on weekdays—these tend to be calmer than late afternoon/early evening surges. Hours change as the season winds down; check same-day hours before heading over.
If You Need More Care
If the clinic is closed or you prefer faster non-urgent service outside peak park times, West Yellowstone’s Billings Clinic offers same-day care just beyond the west entrance. For serious conditions, expect the park clinic to stabilize and send you to a full hospital outside the park.
Where it is
44.5501, -110.4025Tips for Lake Medical Clinic
- 01No appointment needed; walk in during posted seasonal hours.
- 02If you can’t get a signal, use a lodge desk or ranger station to call 911.
- 03Bring your ID, insurance card, and any daily meds or EpiPens.
- 04For after-hours or long waits, consider same-day care in West Yellowstone.
- 05Late season hours change; check the official NPS app or site first.
Amenities
Near Lake Medical Clinic
All places →All trails →
0.1 mi awayLake Hotel Dining RoomHistoric lakefront dining with views, live music, and seasonal menusRestaurant · Food
0.1 mi awayLake Yellowstone HotelHistoric lakeside grand hotel with sunsets, live music, and boat accessLodging · Restaurant
0.3 mi awayLake General StoreHistoric lakeside general store with ice cream and a simple grillRestroom · Parking
0.4 mi awayElephant Back Mountain TrailShaded forest loop to a big Yellowstone Lake panoramaModerate · 3.8 mi · 2 hr
0.5 mi awayLake Lodge CabinsRustic lake-area cabins with private baths and on-site canteenLodging · Restaurant
2.1 mi awayBridge Bay Campground-Natural Bridge TrailShady out-and-back to a rhyolite arch steps from Bridge BayEasy · 2.5 mi · 1.2 hr
2.1 mi awayNatural Bridge TrailEasy forest walk to a rhyolite arch, with a short steep viewpointEasy · 3.1 mi · 1.2 hr
2.2 mi awayPelican Creek Nature TrailShort, shady loop to Yellowstone Lake with easy birding rewardsEasy · 0.6 mi · 30 min
