Yellowstone National Park, a vast natural wonderland, is a dream destination for many RV travelers. Its unique geothermal features, abundant wildlife, and stunning landscapes make it a place like no other. There are 12 RV parks and campgrounds inside the park, all of which must be reserved in advance.
Yellowstone no longer has first-come, first-served campsites available, with the exception of Mammoth Campground between October 15th and April 1st. Mammoth must be reserved in the peak season from April through mid October.
Yellowstone RV Park Guide for 2024
For those planning to explore Yellowstone in the comfort of their RV, here’s a guide to RV parks in Yellowstone National Park. This post provides details for the 2024 camping season, as details frequently change year-to-year.
This list of 12 RV parks and campgrounds are all located inside Yellowstone National Park and are operated by the National Park Service and its vendors. There are no private RV parks or resorts in the park, although many are located just outside the park’s borders.
There are over 2,000 campsites available in the park that accommodate RVs.
In 2024, three campgrounds will be closed. Only nine campgrounds will be open in 2024. Hence, space is even more limited, so make your campsite reservations as soon as you are able.
Map of Yellowstone RV Parks & Campgrounds
The Google Map below shows the location and names of each of the 12 RV parks and campgrounds inside Yellowstone National Park. Click on the map to zoom in, out, or get specific directions in Google Maps.
The nine Yellowstone RV parks and campground that are open in 2024 are in red. The three campgrounds that are closed in 2024 are in brown.
Sleeping in Your Vehicle in Yellowstone
Car camping and overnight parking in vehicles (including RVs) are only permitted in designated campgrounds, not in pullouts, parking areas, picnic grounds, or elsewhere in Yellowstone Park.
Yellowstone RV Park Full Hookups
There is only one campground within the park that offers full hookups — Fishing Bridge RV Park. We visited Yellowstone and stayed at Fishing Bridge in our Airstream.
12 Yellowstone RV Parks & Campgrounds
Details on each individual campground is listed below. We also provide direct links to each campground’s reservation system.
1. Bridge Bay Campground
Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone is located on the north side of Yellowstone Lake.
- 2024 dates open: May 17th to September 1st
- 431 campsites
- Maximum RV length: 60 feet
- Nightly fee: $33 + taxes
- Handicapped accessible sites: yes
- Pay showers/laundry available: no
- Flush toilets available: yes
- Full hookups available: no
- Generators allowed: yes
- Dump station available: yes
- Follow this link to make reservations for Bridge Bay Campground.
Though there are no hookups, the campground has a dump station, potable water, and access to boat rentals and scenic cruises on Yellowstone Lake. The location is convenient for visiting the Lake area and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
This large campground provides campers with beautiful views of the lake and mountain ranges.
Bathrooms are available, but showers are not.
Some of the campground loops are out in the open in a meadow (which the bison like to frequent), while others are in the trees.
If you want to have options for using solar panels, be sure to select a campsite on one of the more open loops (loops A, B, C and D).
2. Canyon Campground
Canyon Campground is a fantastic Yellowstone RV park base for exploring the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
- 2024 dates open: May 31st to September 14th
- 272 campsites
- Maximum RV length: 40 feet
- Nightly fee: $39 + taxes
- Handicapped accessible sites: yes
- Pay showers/laundry available: yes
- Flush toilets available: yes
- Full hookups available: no
- Generators allowed: yes
- Dump station available: yes
- Follow this link to make reservations for Canyon Campground.
It accommodates RVs up to 40 feet, offering no hookups but providing services like dump stations and potable water. The campground is close to the Canyon Village, where you can find dining, shopping, and educational exhibits.
All 272 campsites can be reserved.
The campsites are located in a lodgepole pine forest near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
It is located in a forest, so solar panels will not work well in the Canyon Campground.
3. Fishing Bridge RV Park
Fishing Bridge RV Park in Yellowstone is the only RV campground in the actual park that has full hookups. Because of this, it is very popular and reservations fill up fast.
- 2024 dates open: May 10th to October 12th
- 310 campsites
- Maximum RV length: 95 feet
- Nightly fee: $89/$99 + taxes
- Handicapped accessible sites: yes
- Pay showers/laundry available: yes
- Flush toilets available: yes
- Full hookups available: yes
- Generators allowed: yes
- Dump station available: yes
- Follow this link to make reservations for Fishing Bridge RV Park
Situated near the beautiful Yellowstone Lake, this campground provides direct access to fishing and boat launches, as well as being a prime spot for observing the park’s varied wildlife.
The campsites are very close together.
Only hard-sided campers are allowed to stay here as there are grizzly bears in the area.
4. Grant Village Campground
Grant Village Campground is a large campground located on the southwestern shores of Yellowstone Lake.
- 2024 dates open: June 7th to September 7th
- 429 campsites
- Maximum RV length: 50 feet
- Nightly fee: $39 + taxes
- Handicapped accessible sites: yes
- Pay showers/laundry available: yes
- Flush toilets available: yes
- Full hookups available: no
- Generators allowed: yes
- Dump station available: yes
- Follow this link to make reservations for Grant Village Campground
It accepts vehicles up to 50 feet in length and, like most of the others, does not offer hookups but does have a dump station and potable water. The campground is near the Grant Village visitor center, restaurants, and shops.
It has a total of 429 campsites that can be reserved in advance, along with bathrooms and hot showers. There are stores nearby, as well as a gas station and other amenities. There are several pull-thru campsites available in this Yellowstone RV park.
5. Madison Campground
Madison Campground is centrally located in Yellowstone National Park near the west entrance to the park.
- 2024 dates open: May 3rd to October 19th
- 276 campsites
- Maximum RV length: 60 feet
- Nightly fee: $33 + taxes
- Handicapped accessible sites: yes
- Pay showers/laundry available: no
- Flush toilets available: yes
- Full hookups available: no
- Generators allowed: yes
- Dump station available: yes
- Follow this link to make reservations for Madison Campground
It has a total of 276 campsites which can be reserved in advance. Of these, some are reserved for tent campers only, but there are over 200 RV campsites available.
There are bathrooms with flush toilets as well as kitchen sinks available, but no showers available for campers.
The campground is located alongside the Madison River, which makes for a nice ambiance.
6. Indian Creek Campground
Indian Creek Campground is located near the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It is a more secluded option for RV camping within Yellowstone National Park, known for its proximity to nature and wildlife.
- 2024 dates open: June 14th to September 8th
- 70 campsites
- Maximum RV length: 35 feet
- Nightly fee: $20
- Handicapped accessible sites: yes
- Pay showers/laundry available: no
- Flush toilets available: no
- Vault toilets available: yes
- Full hookups available: no
- Generators allowed: no
- Dump station available: no
- Follow this link to make reservations for Indian Creek Campground
Indian Creek Campground provides a rustic camping experience, favoring the simplicity of the outdoors over modern amenities.
The campground is located approximately 8 miles south of the Mammoth Hot Springs area, making it conveniently close to some of Yellowstone’s famous thermal features, while also offering easy access to the park’s northern entrance.
The campground features tent and RV sites, though it lacks hookups, emphasizing a more traditional camping experience. It has spacious campsites, offering a degree of privacy not always found in busier Yellowstone RV parks and campgrounds (such as Fishing Bridge RV Park).
Indian Creek is located among a landscape of rolling hills and open meadows, providing opportunities for spotting wildlife, such as bison and elk, which frequently roam the area.
7. Lewis Lake Campground
Lewis Lake Campground is located near the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It is conveniently located a relatively short drive from some of Yellowstone’s most famous attractions, including the West Thumb Geyser Basin and Old Faithful.
- 2024 dates open: June 15th to October 14th
- 84 campsites
- Maximum RV length: 25 feet
- Nightly fee: $20
- Handicapped accessible sites: no
- Pay showers/laundry available: no
- Flush toilets available: no
- Vault toilets available: yes
- Full hookups available: no
- Generators allowed: no
- Dump station available: no
- Follow this link to make reservations for Lewis Lake Campground
This campground is located just a short distance from the shores of Lewis Lake, making it an ideal spot for anglers and boaters looking to explore the park’s aquatic environments.
Lewis Lake Campground is known for its relatively secluded and quiet atmosphere, providing a quiet setting and close to the lake’s clear waters. The area is a haven for wildlife, with opportunities to see various bird species, elk, and occasionally bears.
Basic amenities include potable water and vault toilets, ensuring a comfortable yet rustic camping experience. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.
For those interested in hiking, there are several trails accessible from or near the campground, offering everything from leisurely walks to more strenuous hikes.
8. Mammoth Campground
Mammoth Campground is the only campground in Yellowstone National Park that is open year-round. It is located about five miles from the north entrance of Yellowstone.
Between October 15th and April 1st, reservations are not accepted and it is first-come, first-served. Mammoth must be reserved from April through mid October.
The campground sustained infrastructure damage during flooding in 2022 which is currently being repaired. It is expected to be open in 2024, but the exact dates are TBD.
- 2024 dates open: Open in 2024, but dates TBD
- 82 campsites
- Maximum RV length: 30 feet winter limit (mid-Oct through April); 45 feet limit May through mid-Oct
- Nightly fee: $25
- Handicapped accessible sites: yes
- Pay showers/laundry available: no
- Flush toilets available: yes
- Full hookups available: no
- Generators allowed: yes
- Dump station available: no
- Follow this link to make reservations for Mammoth Campground
This campground is strategically located near the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces, a remarkable geothermal feature offering stunning terraced limestone landscapes shaped by centuries of mineral-rich water flow.
Set against the backdrop of rolling hills and open meadows, the area is frequented by wildlife, including elk and bison, which often roam through the campground, offering unique wildlife viewing opportunities right from your RV door. The proximity to the Mammoth Hot Springs area also means that visitors have easy access to walking trails that meander through the terraces, as well as the historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and the Albright Visitor Center.
The location of Mammoth Campground near the park’s north entrance, close to the gateway town of Gardiner, Montana, offers convenient access to dining, shopping, and other services.
9. Norris Campground
Closed in 2024
10. Pebble Creek Campground
Closed in 2024.
11. Slough Creek Campground
Slough Creek Campground is a smaller campground in Yellowstone National Park. It is located in Lamar Valley at the end of a two mile dirt road, so is best suited for smaller RVs.
- 2024 dates open: June 15th – October 14th
- 16 campsites
- Maximum RV length: 30 feet
- Nightly fee: $20
- Handicapped accessible sites: yes
- Pay showers/laundry available: no
- Flush toilets available: no
- Vault toilets available: yes
- Full hookups available: no
- Generators allowed: no
- Dump station available: no
- Follow this link to make reservations for Slough Creek Campground
Slough Creek Campground, located in the northeastern quadrant of Yellowstone National Park, is a haven for anglers, wildlife lovers, and those seeking a deeper connection with nature.
This campground provides a more remote camping experience compared to the park’s larger campgrounds. It is situated along the banks of Slough Creek, one of Yellowstone’s most famous fly-fishing streams, known for its abundant populations of cutthroat trout.
The campground’s location offers great opportunities for wildlife watching. It is not uncommon for campers to spot bison, elk, and occasionally wolves and grizzly bears from their campsites.
Hiking trails in the area lead into the Lamar Valley, known as one of the best places in the park to view wildlife, particularly during the early morning and late evening hours. (We saw wolves in the Lamar Valley!)
Amenities at Slough Creek Campground are minimal, with potable water and vault toilets available. Each campsite comes equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring, allowing for cozy evenings under the stars. (If you’re interested in stargazing, see some great RV parks near designated Dark Sky communities.)
12. Tower Fall Campground
Closed in 2024.
Yellowstone Campsite Availability
Not surprisingly, Yellowstone’s RV park campsite reservations fill up very fast. It’s best to book as far ahead as you can.
The two campground reservation systems, run by the National park Lodges Campgrounds and Recreation.gov, both provide status updates for campsite availability. This can help make it a little easier to find times that would work for your schedule.
See below for examples.
National Park Lodges Campgrounds
The five RV parks that can be reserved through the Yellowstone National Park Lodges website show available dates if you’re still in the planning phases of your trip. For example, see the screenshot below for availability in July 2024 (as of March 2024).
Recreation.gov Campgrounds
The seven campgrounds (4 in 2024) that can be reserved through Recreation.gov also show which campsites are available when in each of the Yellowstone RV parks.
The screenshot below shows availability in July 2024 for the Lewis Lake Campground (as of March 2024).
Enjoy Your Trip to Yellowstone!
Have a great trip to Yellowstone National Park! Camping in the park makes everything so much closer and easier to manage, as Yellowstone is huge!
The park spans approximately 2.2 million acres, making it one of the largest national parks in the United States. It covers parts of three states: primarily in Wyoming, but with extensions into Montana and Idaho. This vast area encompasses a wide range of geological features, including geysers, hot springs, volcanoes, rivers, and canyons, as well as a diverse ecosystem that supports a variety of wildlife and plant species.
Enjoy your time taking it all in. Plan now to secure your space in one of the Yellowstone RV parks!
