Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Cooke City, MT has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Montana camping has to offer. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Cooke City, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"The road is easy to miss, just a little dirt road off the left side of the road coming out of the NE entrance of Yellowstone 10 minutes passed Cooke city."
"Several spots just off Beartooth highway from Joseph Highway west to the Montana boarder. Most turnoffs have places for three or four different groups to camp. Some with bear boxes and some without."
"We made the mistake of taking our TT down to the lake but missed the right turn going to the campground loop, wound up stuck at the boat launch area. DON'T make the same mistake we did."
"Take a gravel road to Lily Lake off the southern end of Beartooth Hwy."
$4 - $20 / night
"Colter is the best USFS campground near Cooke City. The bathrooms are clean and very well kept with hand sanitizer and welcome mats. First come is a plus for local folks."
"A little pricey at $20 but very close to Cooke City and Lamar Valley in Yellowstone. No cell service with Verizon."
"There is no dump station here, and the closest is quite a drive, so RV's need to be prepared to haul out black water."
"We entered Yellowstone through the Northeast from Silver Gate Montana to avoid traffic and locate a smaller campground. Pebble Creek was great for tent camping."
$8 / night
"We had to get away from our reservations at big moose because of terrible conditions. We called at 6:00 at night and they brought us in. Showers were clean. Nice river on the side. Staff was great"
"The camp sites are scattered throughout the trails and are not close to each other. They are easy to spot and not to bad to get to."
"Crazy Creek Campground is a nice wooded campground near the North East entrance to Yellowstone National Park. "
$20 / night
"During our visit we got to see Bison on our drive coming in, deer feeding at the edge of the campground and watched a black bear for 30 minutes just a mile down the hiking trail."
"Very nice little campground for peace and quiet away from the bustle of the main campgrounds in the park, but it is primitive. Vault toilets, no showers."
"Nice, clean, about 20 sites not too close to each other with picnic tables, fire rings, food storage boxes, and vault toilets."
"If you are looking for a good base camp to go adventuring along the Beartooth Highway, this is a great option."
TravelerNear the town of Cooke City. Great campground with plenty of space. Bear an off-road trail. Grizzly bear country. Cooke City was great little restaurants. Our fave is a little coffee shop in the East side of town. Great hot chocolate and coffee. The baked goods were so good!
GuideTurn left not right. The road is easy to miss, just a little dirt road off the left side of the road coming out of the NE entrance of Yellowstone 10 minutes passed Cooke city. No service but the bistro in Cooke city will give you WiFi if you eat there and that helped us get our navigation. This is my favorite place by far. The photos will show you why.
GuideI've camped here numerous times and it is my favorite area out Yellowstone's NE Entrance. Not far past Cooke City, this primitive campground offers great access to the park and Beartooths, but also many sites have excellent views of Pilot Peak (try to catch them at sunset!)
ScoutThis campground is amazing. They only have about 16 campsites, but every spot is gorgeous. I stayed in site #10, which I believe was truly the best. If you look to one side, you get picturesque views of mountains. To the opposite side of the mountains is a raging river that you can take a short walk to. The sounds of nature will help you fall asleep with ease! There were plenty of mosquitos, so be prepared with plenty of bug spray. They provide bear boxes to store your food in too, which is handy if you don’t have your own bear canister. The bathrooms are extremely clean, and honestly they were the best campground bathrooms I’ve ever been in. It’s a relatively short drive from Yellowstone, and it’s the first campground outside of the northeast entrance of Yellowstone that allows tents. Cooke City, Montana is about halfway between the campground and Yellowstone and that little town has food, gas stations, and other little shops. It’s definitely a camp ground I’ll stay at again next time I come up here.
ScoutColter is the best USFS campground near Cooke City. The bathrooms are clean and very well kept with hand sanitizer and welcome mats. First come is a plus for local folks. The camp hosts are very helpful and keep area well organized.
RangerThe host was wonderful! She clearly cared about the campground and her guests. The vault toilet was the most well kept I have ever seen. Fun decorations painted on the walls, air fresheners, and a small light. The sites are level and have good privacy. A little pricey at $20 but very close to Cooke City and Lamar Valley in Yellowstone. No cell service with Verizon.
GuideGreat little KOA. Awesome views of the Absaroka range. Book early. Tent sites were great. Nice dog park, small though.
TravelerThat view over the canyon of the Beartooth Range though! Can't recall of it was $10 or $20 a night to stay but was money well spent! Small hike up the creek across the road to the calls is also undoubtedly worth the trip. Short drive from Cody, WY, Cooke City, WY, as well as the northeast gate of Yellowstone. Be sure to go to the top of the beartooths and go see "The Top of The World" Store.
RangerI've camped here for years, with good reason. It's in a beautiful area and offers the chance to base a camp near Cody, WY, Cooke City, MT, and the Beartooth Hwy. and take day trips or hikes. The scenery is dramatic and the altitude (about 6500 feet) makes it a terrific escape from summer heat. The facilities are basic but clean, and the campground is suitable for tent and RV campers. I do advise having bear spray for hikes and to keep in your tent at night "just in case".
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Cooke City, MT is Beartooth Scenic Byway Camping with a 5-star rating from 8 reviews.
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