Yellowstone National Park offers 11 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 it is recommended that you make reservations as early as you can. All dates are subject to change. Campground Tips & RegulationsFor all lifetime passes, the pass holder must be present with identification for entry into Yellowstone National Park. We cannot look up information if your pass is lost or stolen and cannot accept receipts or pictures of the pass in lieu of the actual pass. On a snowmobile, lifetime passes admit the signer(s). When traveling by snowcoach or shuttle, they admit a signer and up to three additional adults. Children under 16 are admitted for free and are not included in these totals.
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 Canyon Campground—elevation 7,900 feet (2408 m)—lies in a lodgepole pine forest at Canyon Village, south of the Washburn range and near the breath-taking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Canyon Village offers stores, restaurants, and lodging. Nearby hikes include Cascade Lake, Mount Washburn, and the Canyon Rim trails.
Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground. TOTAL SITES: 273 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Closed
 Bridge Bay Campground—elevation 7,800 feet (2377 m)—is located near Yellowstone Lake, one of the largest, high-elevation, fresh-water lakes in North America. Campers at Bridge Bay will enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the Absaroka Range rising above the lake's eastern shore.
Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground. TOTAL SITES: 432 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 4 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Closed
 Fishing Bridge RV Park—elevation 7,800 feet (2377 m)—is located near the Yellowstone River where it exits Yellowstone Lake on its way toward the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Only campground in Yellowstone to offer water, sewer, and electrical hookups. Because grizzly bears frequent the area, no tents or tent campers are allowed.
Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground. TOTAL SITES: 310 Electric Hookups: 310 RV Only: 310 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Closed
 Grant Campground—elevation 7,800 feet (2377 m)—is located in Grant Village, just off the Grand Loop Road at the south end of Yellowstone Lake. It is one of the larger campgrounds in the park. Group and wheel-chair accessible sites are available. Nearby there are stores, a restaurant, gas station, visitor center, and boat ramp.
Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground. TOTAL SITES: 430 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 8 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Closed
 Madison Campground—elevation 6,800 feet (2073 m)—sits about 14 miles east from the town of West Yellowstone and 16 miles north of Old Faithful. Nearby, the Gibbon and Firehole rivers join to form the Madison River. In early summer, meadows teem with wildflowers and bison. In September and October, you can often hear bugling elk.
Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground. TOTAL SITES: 276 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 117 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 3 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Closed
 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 road and provides a quieter, more primitive, experience than many other locations.
This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service. TOTAL SITES: 70 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Open
 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 elk and bison occasionally passing through the campground. Sites are reservable early April to mid-October. The campground is run by the NPS.
TOTAL SITES: 85 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Closed
 CLOSED IN 2025 and likely for the foreseeable future.
Pebble Creek closed after being significantly impacted by the 2022 flood. The water system and several campsites were destroyed, and roads damaged. It will remain closed for the 2025 season and likely for the foreseeable future to complete flood recovery work. Pebble Creek Campground may be rehabilitated as part of the proposal to improve the Northeast Entrance Road. TOTAL SITES: 27 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Closed
 Tower Fall Campground—elevation 6,600 feet (2012 m)—is located on the north side of the steep, winding, road to Dunraven Pass. The campground is near the Tower General Store and Tower Fall. The Lamar Valley, with spectacular 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. TOTAL SITES: 31 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Closed
 Lewis Lake Campground—elevation 7,800 ft (2377 m)—is about eight miles from the South Entrance and a short walk from the southeast shore of Lewis Lake. A boat ramp is located near the campground information and registration area. Canoes, kayaks, and motor boats are allowed on Lewis Lake. Boat permits and an aquatic invasive species inspection performed by park staff are required.
This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service. TOTAL SITES: 85 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Closed
 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 tents and small RVs. There are plenty of hiking and fishing opportunities in the area, including the Slough Creek Trail which begins nearby. Nighttime offers a quiet, unimpeded view of the stars and the possibility of hearing wolves howl. Elevation: 6,250 ft (1905 m).
This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service. TOTAL SITES: 16 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 
Lodging
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Biker and hiker sites (limited number)Last updated: April 22, 2025