Yellowstone National Park

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PO Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Today, millions of people come here each year to camp, hike, and enjoy the majesty of the park.

Directions

Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 3,500 square miles in the northwest corner of Wyoming (3% of the park is in Montana and 1% is in Idaho). Yellowstone has five entrance stations, and several are closed to regular vehicles during winter. It takes many hours to drive between these entrances, so be sure to check the status of roads at the entrance you intend to use while planning your trip and before you arrive.

Reviews

Yellowstone National Park campgrounds are known for their beautiful, quiet natural settings with abundant wildlife and helpful, friendly hosts. Facilities are generally clean and well-maintained, offering access to park attractions, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors often appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and scenic locations, although amenities are frequently limited to basic necessities like pit or vault toilets, with many sites lacking showers, hookups, or water availability especially outside peak seasons. Common challenges include cramped or uneven sites, mosquito presence, noise from roads or nearby campers, and occasional issues with reservation systems or staff interactions. Overall, the campgrounds provide a nature-rich and enjoyable experience for prepared visitors.

Beautiful and scenic natural settings

Friendly and helpful campground hosts and staff

Clean and well-maintained restrooms and facilities

Good access to wildlife viewing and park attractions

Quiet and peaceful atmosphere at many sites

Limited amenities such as showers, hookups, and potable water

Sites often small, close together, or on uneven/sloped ground

Mosquitoes and insects can be a significant nuisance

Noise disturbances from nearby roads, traffic, or other campers

Reservation system can be competitive and challenging to navigate

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mark m

Campground:Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Great late October first come first serve. Check in time 10 am. Come in early to secure a spot. Great base camp for Yellow stone excursions

Diane H

Campground:Lewis Lake Campground

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Reviewed 15 days ago

Minimal level sites, no thought put into the basic planning. Outhouse was beyond terrible! Campground needs to be shut down for a complete makeover in our opinion. Sorry to be so honest, yet the public needs to know. This is a reflection on our country’s National Park system to USA citizens and foreigners alike at one of the most visited Parks. The Interior Department can do better.

nicole c

Campground:Slough Creek Campground

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Reviewed 16 days ago

So special to stay here within the park at this tiny NPS campground. The NPS campgrounds within YNP are valuable to the park and experience, the staff are all kind and clearly care for the park and the campers. The views and proximity within this park are always worth it.

nicole c

Campground:Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)

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Reviewed 16 days ago

A favorite, cherished campground. The NPS campgrounds within YNP are so special, the staff are all kind and clearly care for the park and the campers. The views and proximity within this park are always worth it.

Jason Y

Campground:Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)

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Reviewed 17 days ago

I love this campground, this spot is located right next to 3 other camping spots. You have 2 bathrooms that are a short walk away. The bathrooms are in need of some much needed improvements. Easy access to the Mammoth hot springs and visitor center. Gardiner is a short drive away for local restaurants and shops.

Jonathan C

Campground:Lewis Lake Campground

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Campground staff and camp host were great! The vault toilets were clean, bug free and toilet paper stocked. Not a recommended campground for anything beyond a 25 ft campervan or motorhome. Sites were very rocky and could use some maintenance, we were worried about popping a tire on our campervan.

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