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."
$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."
"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."
"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"
Scout$10 bucks a night. Easy to find with nice campsites
GuideGorgeous! Spots are spread out and some already had fire rings. Not too far to town or Yellowstone
RangerImmersed in nature for sure. Be careful bear area. Paved road and site driveways in the area. I'm not entirely sure what the point of paving the site driveways were when most are really unlevel, so it kind of seems like a waste to me but whatever. We couldn't get level and wasted at least a half hour trying to do so but the blocks kept getting kicked out by the tires on the smooth sloped driveway. Would have been better left as dirt or made gravel. The walking trail is definitely worth going, so dont miss out. The waterfall is gorgeous, although it's hard to get a good photo of it, and you can't get close. There are drinking water spigots available and one RV fill near spot #6 and the restrooms. No dump station so be aware. In my opinion there's too many spots here and too close together. Kind of takes away from the experience. There's quite a few people here for being at the beginning of the week which surprised me but its such a beautiful place i can't blame them lol. If you couldn't see them in the spots next to you, you really wouldn't know they're there. Everyone is quite respectful at least during our stay. Also everyone we have come across has been super friendly. There is a host here and they have firewood for $10. Bathrooms are clean and smell surprisingly good for vault toilets. There's a bearbox, firering and picnic table at each site. Our firering is full of ash all but a foot from the top and has cigarette butts. They clearly dont clean them out. The wood on our table is quite rotted and one of the boards is loose. So maintenance is lacking. It's $20 a night, which is the most I've ever paid for a campground like this. SO considering the cons...its a bit steep. But the views make up for it and I dont regret staying.
GuideTypical forest road bumpy drive in, but not terrible. Not as much shade or privacy as I expected unless you get lucky in 2 of the spots. Quiet and only ~15 mins outside west Yellowstone.
GuideEasy to find, level sites, and probably the cleanest vault toilets I’ve ever used. Not much as far a shade or privacy, but there was only a couple other campers anyway.
TravelerBig dirt area with lots of pull offs to setup camp. There are camping locations on both sides of the paved road on the way in. Came in on Saturday night and it was fairly crowded, but was still able to find a spot. Can be loud with all the 4x4 and off roading going on in the area and lots of dust if it hasn’t rained recently. Otherwise a good place to camp.
ScoutWas quiet, close to west entrance
LegendAbsolutely beautiful Campground within Yellowstone National Park. We had a completely level site with bathrooms and a dishwashing station. There was a beautiful spot to watch wildlife at the intersection of Madison and Gibbons rivers which was directly behind the campground. Every night was a beautiful sunset and lots of wildlife to watch. You have absolutely no cell service nor do you have any showers at this campground, however. Would 100% stay there again.
ScoutBeautiful lakeside camping. Can park vehicles directly on lakeside. No trees very little to nothing for scavenging firewood. But does have very very large bushes for some sun relief.
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 247 campgrounds and RV parks near Gardiner, MT and 59 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 59 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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