Henrys Lake State Park Campground
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 28, 2019

Very nice campground on a lake

Nice campground right on a lake and close to the west entrance to Yellowstone Smallish state park (44 sites plus several cabins) right on Henry’s Lake. Located 16 miles from West Yellowstone, MT (and the west entrance to Yellowstone NP), it is a nice quiet place to camp but with easy access to the park. We camped here for three nights and our site (35) had a view of the water but in my opinion, Site 33 is the best as you have an unobstructed view of the lake. We reserved our site in March for July and are glad we did as the campground was full. Sites are either electric and water or electric with access to water. The bath/shower house in the Blue Dun Loop was new and immaculate (I dropped my soap in the shower and had no qualms about picking it up and using!) However, they are still working out the kinks and there was a sign warning that there may not be hot water; I had one hot shower and one cold one! I saw single kayaks near the dock which I assume were available for rentals although we did not inquire further. I highly recommend a day trip to Upper Mesa Falls (your camping tag will give you access with no additional fee) and/or Earthquake Lake. We did both in one day. Lots of families with kids and apart from the rude campers next to us who arrived at 1:00 am running their diesel engine for 45 minutes while they set up, it was very quiet after dark. I would give this campground 5 stars except for lack of privacy between sites and not a lot of shade and it was HOT in July.

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  • Review photo of Henrys Lake State Park Campground by Lee D., July 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Henrys Lake State Park Campground by Lee D., July 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Henrys Lake State Park Campground by Lee D., July 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Henrys Lake State Park Campground by Lee D., July 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Henrys Lake State Park Campground by Lee D., July 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Henrys Lake State Park Campground by Lee D., July 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Henrys Lake State Park Campground by Lee D., July 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Henrys Lake State Park Campground by Lee D., July 28, 2019