Campsite Reservations
Xanterra Parks & Resorts operates campgrounds at Bridge Bay, Canyon,
Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village, and Madison. Same-day
reservations can be made by calling: 307-344-7901. Future
reservations can be made by calling: 307-344-7311, or by writing:
Yellowstone National Park Lodges,
PO Box 165, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190. Fishing Bridge RV
Park is the only campground offering water, sewer, and electrical
hookups, and it is for hard-sided vehicles only (no tents or
tent-trailers are allowed).
Please make your reservations
early and/or plan to secure your campsite as early in the day as
possible. Campgrounds may fill by early morning, especially during
peak season (early July - late August).
It is recommended that
recreational vehicles over 30' make reservation since there are
limited number of campsites over 30' available in Yellowstone. Large
RV sites are located at Flag Ranch, Fishing Bridge RV Park and West
Yellowstone.
First Come, First Served Campsites
There are 12 campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park. Seven of
these campgrounds are operated by the National Park Service at
Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Norris, Pebble Creek, Slough
Creek, and Tower Fall. Sites at these campgrounds are available on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Campfires
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted only in
locations with fire grates. 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.
Click on a
campground name to view a map of its location.
| Campground |
Sites |
Dates |
Fee |
Elev (ft) |
Toilet |
Showers &
Laundry nearby
for a Fee |
Dump
Station |
Generators
Permitted (8AM - 8 PM) |
|
Bridge Bay* |
430 |
5/23-9/14 |
$17** |
7,800 |
Flush |
|
X |
X |
|
Canyon* |
272 |
6/6-9/7 |
$17** |
8,000 |
Flush |
X |
X |
X |
|
Fishing Bridge RV* |
344 |
5/16-9/28 |
$31**+ |
7,800 |
Flush |
X |
Sewer |
X |
|
Grant* |
425 |
6/21-9/28 |
$17** |
7,800 |
Flush |
X |
X |
X |
|
Indian Creek |
75 |
6/6-9/15 |
$10 |
7,300 |
Vault |
|
|
|
|
Lewis Lake |
85 |
6/6-11/2 |
$10 |
7,800 |
Vault |
|
|
|
|
Madison* |
277 |
5/2-10/26 |
$17** |
6,800 |
Flush |
|
X |
X |
|
Mammoth |
85 |
All Year |
$12 |
6,200 |
Flush |
|
|
X |
|
Norris |
116 |
5/16-9/29 |
$12 |
7,500 |
Flush |
|
|
X |
|
Pebble Creek |
32 |
5/30-9/29 |
$10 |
6,900 |
Vault |
|
|
|
|
Slough Creek |
29 |
5/23-10/31 |
$10 |
6,250 |
Vault |
|
|
|
|
Tower Fall |
32 |
5/16-9/29 |
$10 |
6,600 |
Vault |
|
|
|
| * Reserve through
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
- call: 307-344-7311 or TDD:
307-344-5395 - Online reservations are not available at this
time. |
| **Plus sales tax |
| + 1-4 people |
Dates are approximate and
may change because of weather or resource management concerns.
Bridge Bay, Canyon, Grant Village, and Madison
campgrounds all contain accessible sites. |
Following the fires of 1988, thousands of dead trees, known as
snags, were left standing in Yellowstone. These snags may fall with
very little warning, so please be cautious and alert for falling
snags in campsites.
Biker / Hiker Campsites
Camping for bicyclists is limited to the developed campgrounds
located throughout the park. Campsites are available by reservation
(through Xanterra Parks and Resorts) and on a first come, first
served basis.
The distances separating campgrounds and the fact that the
campgrounds typically fill early each day during the peak visitation
season will pose logistical problems for the bicycle camper in
Yellowstone. A limited number of campsites are reserved for hikers
and bicyclists at all campgrounds with the exception of
Slough Creek. Camping is not available at Old Faithful. If
you are traveling with a group of bicyclists, call Xanterra Parks
and Resorts prior to your arrival to check on group campsite
availability; not all campgrounds can accommodate groups. If you
have access to a vehicle, use it to find a campsite in your
destination campground early each day.
Bicyclists camping without a vehicle can use designated
hiker/biker sites for $ 4.00 per individual per night. All other
vehicle campsites range from $ 10 to $ 16 per night depending on the
campground. Opening and closing dates vary considerably for each
campground. Check the table above to make sure that a campground is
open if you are planning a spring or fall visit to Yellowstone.
Camping Rules
Camping or overnight vehicle parking in pullouts, picnic areas,
picnic grounds, or any place other than a designated campground are
not permitted and there are no overflow camping facilities. However,
camping is often available in neighboring communities and
forests outside the park.
Camping is limited to 14 days between June 15 and September 15
and to 30 days the rest of the year. There is no limit at Fishing
Bridge RV Park. Check-out time for all campgrounds is 10:00 AM.
Quiet Hours
Camping in Yellowstone is a special experience. Each visitor
deserves the opportunity to hear the birds, wildlife, and streams in
this beautiful environment. Respect the rights of other campers and
comply with the law by adhering to quiet hours, 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
(10:00 PM to 7:00 AM at Fishing Bridge RV Park). No generators, or
other noise disturbances will be allowed during this time.
Generators are only permitted in six campgrounds and the Fishing
Bridge RV Park (see the table above for details).
Golden Age / Golden Access Discounts
Holders of Golden Age and Golden Access permits will be given
approximately 50% discounts on camping fees. This does not apply at
Fishing Bridge RV Park.
Group Camping
Group camping areas are available at Madison, Grant, and Bridge
Bay campgrounds from late May through the closing date for large
organized groups with a designated leader such as youth groups or
educational groups. The fees range from $45-$75 per night, depending
on the size of the group. Advance reservations are required and can
be made by writing:
Yellowstone National Park Lodges
PO Box 165
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 or by calling: 307-344-7311.
Since food and odors attract bears, items such as cooking
stoves, utensils, coolers, trash bags, food, and toiletries may not
be left outside or in tents or tent trailers, unless they are in
immediate use!
