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Basic Information
 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 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Wood and charcoal fires are permitted, though special fire restrictions are occasionally put in place when the danger of wildland fires is great. If you plan to light a fire in the park, please ask about current fire restrictions at the entrance station when you arrive or email our Visitor Services Office immediately prior to your visit. Propane grills and stoves are normally not restricted. Toilet Types
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Weather Yellowstone's weather can vary greatly within a day and throughout the park. Snow can fall every month of the year. Summer highs reach 70–80°F (25–30°C) during the day, but nights can be cool (and it may freeze at higher elevations). During spring and fall, daytime highs range from 30–60°F (0–20°C), with overnight lows below freezing. Winter temperatures range from 0—20°F (-20—-5°C) throughout the day, with sub-zero temperatures overnight. Nightly Fee Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount. $25.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address P.O. Box 168Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Physical Address GPS Coordinates N 44 58.4166 W 110.41.59392Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Directions Located at Mammoth Hot Springs, five miles south of the North Entrance.Additional Information From mid-October through April, the back loop of the campground is closed. Cell Phone Additional Information There is a cell phone tower near Mammoth Hot Springs: check with your provider to verify coverage. The number of people in the busy summer months of July and August can overwhelm cellular circuits resulting in an inability to send or receive a call, text, or data. Internet Additional Information No Wi-Fi at the campground. Free, public Wi-Fi is available at the Albright Visitor Center. Regulations Overnight camping or parking is only allowed in designated campgrounds or campsites. Part of the campground closes for the winter beginning mid-October. Sites are first-come, first-served from mid-October to late March, and reservation-only from early April to mid-October on Recreation.gov.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Five accessible campsites, accessible routes along paved roadway, ramp to amphitheater. Accessible shower facilities available in Gardiner, Montana. Wheelchair Access - Paths in the campground area are compacted gravel/dirt with some gradient change. In some cases, boardwalks have been constructed to provide easier access to facilities. RV & Trailer Information - Campground sites that will accommodate a maximum combined length of 40 feet (12.2 m) or more are limited. Some will accommodate up to 75 feet total combined length. Most campsites in Yellowstone will not accommodate oversized units. Sites that accommodate RVs are either pull-through or back-in with limited width for slide-outs. Sites may not be level. During winter (mid-October through April), total vehicle length limit is 30 feet (9.1 m). RV Allowed - Yes Trailer Allowed - Yes Classification - This campground is a developed campground. Mammoth Evening Ranger ProgramsJump to date
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Camp in a Campground
Plan a night in one of twelve park campgrounds. 
Mammoth Hot Springs
Discover what the Mammoth Hot Springs region has to offer—from history to hot springs. 
Mammoth Hot Springs Hikes
The trails around Mammoth Hot Springs have a full range of difficultly and environments to explore. 
Albright Visitor Center
Learn about wildlife and get park information at this visitor center located near the North Entrance. 
Mammoth Hot Springs
Virtually wander around Mammoth Hot Springs, where the underlying limestone allow large terraces to form above ground. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last updated: April 18, 2025