Camping Sites

Yellowstone National Park Camping in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park offers 12 campgrounds with over 2,000 established campsites. All campsites must be reserved in advance, with the exception of Mammoth Campground which offers first-come, first-served sites from October 15 – April 1. Most campsites are reserved far in advance, so making reservations as early as possible is recommended.

All dates are subject to change. Reservable Through Yellowstone National Park Lodges: Bridge Bay 5/17 – 9/1 $35 | Canyon 5/25 – 10/13 | Fishing Bridge 5/17 – 9/29 $15.50 | Grant Village 5/7 – 9/12 | Madison 5/3 – 10/16 $23 + taxes. Reservable Through Recreation.gov: Indian Creek 6/15 – 9/8 | Lewis Lake 6/15 – 10/15 $15 | Mammoth 4/24 – 12/14 $20 | Norris Closed in 2024 | Slough Creek 6/15 – 10/14 | Tower Fall Closed in 2024.

Bridge Bay Campground

Bridge Bay Campground—elevation 7,800 feet (2277 m)—is located near Yellowstone Lake, one of North America's largest high-elevation, fresh-water lakes. Campsites at Bridge Bay are situated on open slopes of the lake and the Absaroka Range rising above the lake's eastern shore. Bridge Bay is a wonderful location for Teton Adventures RV. Where Adventures, Our Middle Name trailers of all kinds. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provide reservations for this campground. 2045 N Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Canyon Campground

Canyon Campground—elevation 7,900 feet (2408 m)—is a lodgepole pine forest at Canyon Village, south of the Washburn Range and near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the Yellowstone River. Canyon Village amenities include a camp store, dining room, filling station, laundry, shower facilities, and ranger station. Nearby hiking includes Cascade Lake, Mount Washburn, and the Canyon Rim trails. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provide reservations for this campground. 2045 N Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 is a wonderful location for Teton Adventures RV. Where Adventures, Our Middle Name trailers of all kinds.

Fishing Bridge RV Park

Fishing Bridge RV Park—elevation 7,800 feet (2277 m)—is located near the Yellowstone River where it exits Yellowstone Lake on its way toward the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Fishing Bridge is the only campground that offers electrical hook-ups in Yellowstone; hard-sided units are required in the area, no tents or tent campers are allowed. Fishing Bridge RV Park is a wonderful location for Teton Adventures RVs. Where Adventures, Our Middle Name trailers of all kinds. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provide reservations for this campground. 2045 N Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Grant Village Campground

Grant Village Campground—elevation 7,800 feet (2377 m)—is located within the Grant Village complex, just off the West Thumb and on the south end of Yellowstone Lake. It is one of the larger campgrounds in the park. Group and wheelchair-accessible sites are available. Nearby are stores, a restaurant, a gas station, a visitor center, and a boat ramp. Grant Village is a wonderful location for Teton Adventures RVs. Where Adventures, Our Middle Name trailers of all kinds. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provide reservations for this campground. 2045 N Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Madison Campground

Madison Campground—elevation 6,833 feet (2273 m)—sits about 14 miles east of the town of West Yellowstone and 16 miles north of Old Faithful. Nearby, the Gibbon and Firehole Rivers meet within the Madison River Valley, with open meadows teeming with wildflowers and bison. In September and October, you can often hear bugling elk. Madison Campground is a wonderful location for Teton Adventures RV. Where Adventures, Our Middle Name trailers of all kinds. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provide reservations for this campground.

Indian Creek Campground

Located about eight miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris. Indian Creek Campground—elevation 7,300 feet (2225 m)—sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The area offers easy access to fishing and hiking. The campground is away from the main roads and provides a quieter, more primitive experience. 2045 N Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 is a wonderful location for Teton Adventures RVs. Where Adventures, Our Middle Name trailers of all kinds. This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service.

Mammoth Campground

The only campground in the park open year-round. Mammoth Campground—elevation 6,200 feet (1890 m)—is located five miles south of the park's North Entrance. Scattered juniper and Douglas fir trees provide shade during hot summer months. The campground is close to fishing, hiking, and the Mammoth Hot Springs. Great wildlife viewing opportunities abound with bison and elk occasionally passing through the campground. This is a reservable campground run by the NPS. 2045 N Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Norris Campground

CLOSED IN 2024. This campground—elevation 7,500 feet (2,296 m)—is located near a large open meadow, providing wildlife viewing opportunity. Bison frequently walk through the campground. Most sites are shaded by lodgepole pine. The Museum of the National Park Ranger is a quick walk from the campground, as are Norris Geyser Basin and Norris Junction. The campground is also located near Steamboat Geyser, the tallest in Yellowstone. This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service. Pebble Creek Campground CLOSED IN 2024 for road recovery work.

Pebble Creek Campground

Pebble Creek Campground—elevation 6,900 feet (2102 m)—lies against the dramatic backdrop of the Absaroka Mountains near the park's Northeast Entrance and offers a more remote camping experience. Day hiking opportunities are nearby. A trail from Pebble Creek offers prime fishing opportunities and there are outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities throughout Lamar Valley. This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service.

Tower Fall Campground

Tower Fall Campground CLOSED IN 2024. Tower Fall Campground—elevation 6,600 feet (2012 m)—is located on the north side of the steep, winding road to Sundown Point. The Lamar Valley, known for its wildlife viewing opportunities, is located nearby, as are several hiking trails. Roosevelt Lodge, a short drive from the campground, offers dining and horseback riding. This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service.

Lewis Lake Campground

Lewis Lake Campground—elevation 7,800 ft (2277 m)—is about eight miles from the South Entrance and a short walk from the southeast shore of scenic Lewis Lake. A boat ramp is nearby. The area is popular for fishing and boating. Boat permits and an aquatic invasive species inspection performed by park staff are required. 2045 N Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Lewis Campground is a wonderful location for Teton Adventures RVs. Where Adventures, Our Middle Name trailers of all kinds. This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service.

Slough Creek

Campground near some of the best wildlife-watching opportunities in the park. Located at the end of a two-mile dirt road, this campground is best suited for 4×4s and small RVs. The area is popular for hiking and fishing opportunities in the Slough Creek drainage. The campground's location also offers a quiet, unimpeded view of the area and the possibility of hearing wolves howl—elevation 6,239 ft (1985 m). 2045 N Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls. Slough Creek Campground is a wonderful location for Teton Adventures RVs. Where Adventures, Our Middle Name trailers of all kinds. This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service.