Fly-fishing, whitewater rafting, and horseback riding are all within reach of this KOA, which sits roughly six miles from the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and functions primarily as a staging ground for park visits. A tour bus picks up at the KOA office for those who prefer not to drive into the park themselves. The campground is set in forested terrain near West Yellowstone for campgrounds near West Yellowstone, with trees scattered throughout the property, though shade is inconsistent across sites and some areas get little of it.
Site quality varies considerably, and that's worth knowing before you book. Pull-through and patio sites accommodate RVs up to 90 feet with full hookups, but several reviewers note that some sites are tight, uneven, or positioned close enough to neighbors that privacy is limited. Sites backing up to the highway pick up road noise. Campers who have stayed in perimeter tent sites or cabins tend to report more satisfaction than those in the densely packed central RV sections. Jana J. notes that "restrooms and showers were deep cleaned daily," which holds up across multiple reviews praising cleanliness, though one reviewer flagged a musty smell near the indoor pool bathhouse.
The amenities list is long. The property includes an indoor pool and spa, mini golf, a playground, bike rentals, cornhole, a camp store, and a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. A fenced dog area is on-site. Cattle graze on an adjacent ranch, and the cows are visible from several sites. Cell service is generally reported as reliable.
Nearby alternatives include Yellowstone Under Canvas to the north and Yellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA to the west, both worth comparing depending on your rig size and preferred setup. The campground closes around October 1, and late-season visitors note the restaurant may be closed and the store lightly stocked as the season winds down. Book early for summer stays, and request a perimeter site if privacy or shade matters to you.
Description
Just 6 miles from Yellowstone's west entrance at West Yellowstone, Montana (the most popular and convenient entry point), you'll find a pine-shaded site that is the perfect base camp for exploring the world's first national park. Old Faithful puts on its steamy regular-as-clockwork show just 30 miles away. The area offers horseback riding, world-class fly-fishing, whitewater rafting, a nightly Old West Rodeo, Yellowstone Giant Screen Theatre and the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. Return for a soak in the indoor pool housed in a classic Montana log building. Fuel up with a latte and pancakes for breakfast and a barbecue dinner in the evening (featuring Almost Famous ribs). Save room for delicious homemade fudge.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 5-17, Free 0-4
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsYellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday is located in Idaho near West Yellowstone
Address
3305 Targhee Pass Highway
West Yellowstone, ID 59758
Coordinates
44.68922679090865 N
111.21648940956281 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/31/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/31/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/31/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 42 min from Bozeman, MT
- 2 hrs 55 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 39 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 23 min from Pocatello, ID
































