Gardiner, MT is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Gardiner is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Gardiner, MT. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
$25 / night
"Beautiful campground near Mammoth Hot Springs and the surrounding village."
"We saw everything from elk to bears and with such close proximity to mammoth there is so much to do.
Gardiner is so close if you need a dump station or a laundry solution."
"The sites are straight up from Gardiner on your usual rocky, washboard road. There were quite a few spots and it wasn’t busy at all (arrived at 5:30pm on a holiday weekend)."
"The location relative to Gardiner and the Gardiner entrance to Yellowstone was great! It enabled my group to get up and get to the park early."
"The view up the road is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS... you can see Mammoth Hot Springs in the distance! The road is pretty well maintained and windy."
"Take jardine road out of Gardiner until you get to eagle creek campground. Go just past the campground and take a left at the forest service road."
$133 / night
"Right on the Yellowstone River in Gardiner. Good location with a great view. We were in site 7. Full hook ups and cable TV. We would stay there again."
"Only good things to say about this location."
$20 / night
"It's a bit more like a National Forest CG because it's somewhat off the beaten path and quiet. It is certainly more crowded these days than it used to be, back then it rarely filled. "
"In larger campgrounds like Norris in Yellowstone, this means getting there around 6 or 7 am and hopefully getting lucky."
$122 / night
"Within walking distance of everything in town and the entrance to Yellowstone."
"This campground is very close to the entrance of Yellowstone. It looks like the owners do a good job of maintaining the facility. some of the camp spots are a little tight."
$10 / night
"Canyon campground located in a canyon just across the highway from the Yellowstone River is a pleasant campground with plenty of boulders for kids and adults to climb."
"The proximity to Yellowstone, the price, and the charm of this place made me love it, but I think there are a few things that would annoy people."
"Quiet, secluded dispersed sites about 15 minutes outside of Gardiner. No trees so it gets pretty hot without shade."
"Perfect pull outs off Travertine up Trail Creek/FS 1701 just 7-10 minutes out of Gardine. We ended up at the very end of the road where it loops back on itself in our truck camper."
$15 / night
"It was free but has now gone to a fee system of $15 a night. 18 miles north of the YNP entrance at Gardiner. We were the camp hosts in 2024 and again now in 2025."
"Camp site was 20 feet away from the Beautiful Yellowstone River. The river was moving at a very good clip, as was the wind! Clean vault toilet, didn't see any water hook ups or pumps."
"Loved this campground--excellent location close to the stunning Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Showers, flush toilets, steps away from a camp store, visitor center and restaurant."
"The location is great for this: in addition to being steps away from the canyon, you're a short drive from the wildlife viewing opportunities of Lamar and Hayden valleys, and a bit further gets you to"
ScoutGreat spot for travelers or people who didn't book a site in or close to Yosemite. This site is about twenty minutes away from the Yosemite entrance from the Montana side, which is the north entrance of Yosemite. It's absolutely beautiful and worth it for someone who wants to sleep in a mountain viewing location. There are bears and elk so take care to put away any food you may have. The road is said to be rough but I made it up fine in my Honda civic. Just take it slow.
GuideTried to set up on the bluff having read the weather reports of only 8 mph winds, but up in the bluff of overlooking the lake, gusts were at least 30mph. Had to pack up and move down by the boat access/pit toilets.
LegendVery easy to get to with several camping and RV areas although little shade. Great cell service out here but this is completely self-contained BLM land and since it's a fishing access spot stays are limited to 7 days. There are a couple of areas right next to the river if you go down some steep hills for the more intrepid campers. There's also a great ramp for launching boats or kayaks or fishing from. Yellowstone on one side and beautiful mountains on the other and it's free!
ScoutLots of tall pine trees. This is a large campsite. The parking area has plenty of room for my camper and truck to park side by side with 6-8 ft in between vehicles. Behind the parking is the picnic table in great shape, a metal fire ring with grate and a bear box. The water isn't far away and there is also a pit bathroom near. There is a nearby short walk to a beach on a beautiful lake. It is quiet and tranquil. The forest road leading to the campground is quite rough with jittery bumps that required me to go very slow or bounce uncontrollably.
ScoutWe camped here in a tent for a week and used it as home base to fish, visit Yellowstone and other nearby attractions. It’s inexpensive $12 a night with a Montana Fishing License or $18 without as a nonresident.
It is located on the Yellowstone River which was nice. Starting in the morning there is quite a bit of traffic using the boat launch.
There is a long gravel road that leads you to the boat launch and the campground. It is very dusty. They added more gravel one morning and our tent, even though completely closed up was covered in dust on the inside.
There is one vault toilet. There are no water spigots, showers, or trash cans. You must pack in and out all your trash. Food must be stored in bear proof containers or your car.
There is minimal shade and pretty much an open field other than a few camp spots on the river. It is also very windy most days and nights. You need a durable, well structured tent or it will collapse. Easy Ups aren’t a great idea unless you take them down if you leave for the day or when the wind picks up.
TravelerThere are several spots along Red Canyon Road. We stayed for two nights at this spot, which seemed to be the cutest and right next to the creek. (44.8244056, -111.1971723)
It was buggy, but nothing terrible or unexpected for this time of year. The creek is too small to wade to but it was nice to sleep to the sound of it and the dog loved it. An occasional car passed us but it was otherwise fairly private and we couldn’t hear the highway. Close to everything but feels secluded! Only about 15-20 min from West Yellowstone.
ScoutNice looking campground. Helpful staff. Very clean. Good showers. All of this said, I am writing this in the middle of the night because I am awake due to another train.
ScoutGreat bathrooms, wonderful location in proximity to Yellowstone and downtown Livingston while still being off the beaten path. Even more amazing when there are shows next door as you can hear the whole concert.
TravelerIt has a great store and bathrooms. It's got lots of trees and backs up into the forest. It's expensive, but very close to the west yellowstone entrance and very clean. Kids are not often supervised by adults so be very careful when driving.
Camping near Gardiner, Montana, offers a fantastic way to experience the great outdoors while being close to Yellowstone National Park. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your adventure.
Camping near Gardiner, Montana, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Gardiner, MT offers a wide range of camping options, with 246 campgrounds and RV parks near Gardiner, MT and 58 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gardiner, MT is Mammoth Campground — Yellowstone National Park with a 4.4-star rating from 54 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 58 free dispersed camping spots near Gardiner, MT.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Gardiner, MT that allow camping, notably Custer Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park.
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