Campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park

Camping in Yellowstone National Park is plentiful, served by twelve campgrounds, but during the summer months may be difficult to come by. Some of the campsites are available by reservation, and some are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The peak camping season at Yellowstone is early July through late August. A fee is required at all of the campsites in the Park.

The only campground in Yellowstone that offers full hookups is Fishing Bridge RV Park. Only hard-sided RVs are permitted (no tents, or tent-trailers), due to being located in bear habitat. There are a limited number of campsites over 30 feet so it is best to call ahead and make reservations.

Reservations are required for Bridge Bay, Canyon, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village, and Madison campgrounds. You’ll need to call 307-344-7901 to make same-day reservations. Advance reservations can be scheduled by calling 307-344-7311. You can also schedule a reservation by writing Yellowstone National Park Lodges, PO Box 165, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190. Reservations can be made online at Xanterra Parks & Resorts.

First-come, first-served campgrounds maintained by the National Park Service are located at Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Norris, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, and Tower Fall. During the peak season, you must arrive early at these campgrounds to secure a site.

Below is a summary of features for each campground:

Bridge Bay Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•432 Sites
•Open May 27th through September 18th
•Flush Toilet – Yes
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – Yes
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – Yes

Canyon Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•272 Sites
•Open June 10th through September 11th
•Flush Toilet – Yes
•Showers and Laundry – Yes
•Dump Station – No
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – Yes

Fishing Bridge RV Park Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•344 Sites
•Open May 20th through October 2nd
•Flush Toilet – Yes
•Showers and Laundry – Yes
•Dump Station – Sewer Hookups
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – Yes

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Photo was taken September 11, 2001 (yes, the infamous 9-11)

Grant Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•425 Sites
•Open June 21st through October 2nd
•Flush Toilet – Yes
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – Yes
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – Yes

Indian Creek Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•75 Sites
•Open June 10th through September 19th
•Flush Toilet – No – Vault Toilet
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – No
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – No

Lewis Lake Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•85 Sites
•Open June 17th through November 6th
•Flush Toilet – No – Vault Toilet
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – No
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – No

Madison Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•277 Sites
•Open May 6th through October 30th
•Flush Toilet – Yes
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – Yes
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – Yes

Mammoth Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•85 Sites
•Open All Year
•Flush Toilet – Yes
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – No
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – Yes

Norris Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•116 Sites
•Open May 20th through September 26th
•Flush Toilet – Yes
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – No
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – Yes

Pebble Creek Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•32 Sites
•Open June 3rd through September 26th
•Flush Toilet – No – Vault Toilet
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – No
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – No

Slough Creek Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•29 Sites
•Open May 27th through October 31st
•Flush Toilet – No – Vault Toilet
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – No
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – No

Tower Fall Campground – Yellowstone National Park Campground

•32 Sites
•Open May 20th through September 26th
•Flush Toilet – No – Vault Toilet
•Showers and Laundry – No
•Dump Station – No
•Generators Permitted (8 AM – 8 PM) – No