Best Campgrounds near West Yellowstone, MT

It was last minute I read about this spot on Dyrt and was pretty relieved to find something with great reviews and relatively close to home in Bozeman. We are literally the only people up here off this FS road. Strange to see so many dead elk carcasses all around but it’s Montana so not surprised. Epic views, peaceful atmosphere and lots of open space. I definitely will come back again to enjoy another night or two. Bring along wood and water. It is best country but I’m not in any fear whatsoever.

Pulled into a spot less than an 1/8 of a mile before the marker, positioned on a hill with a clear view of the mountain range. Looks like plenty of spots in this area and pretty easy drive in. Unfortunately staying for a few hours for some rest since there is a winter storm coming in. Trees aren’t tall enough for shade. Pretty good spot for April camping if it wasn’t for the incoming storm

A different kind of Yellowstone CG. Used to be little visited, not anymore. Don't plan on getting there before sunrise to get a site, it's all reservation!! Rumor has it the hosts are selling sites that go unoccupied to Europeans who "don't know they need a reservation." 

Have stayed here a number of times in the early 90s so we found things have changed a bit in 2024. We stayed 11 nights last year because we really loved our times here in the past. 

The floods trashed the creek from the campground to the Lamar confluence. They also wiped out the water system and as of 2024 there was no water.

The floods trashed the creek from the campground to the Lamar confluence. They also wiped out the water system and as of 2024 there was no water. 

This is more like a tent CG with a few spots that'll accommodate small rvs, vans, trailers. Bigger rigs will not be able to turn around. We had some Verizon cell service at our site.

 It was very smoky when we were there which diminished the experience. The other sad note, other than the flood destroying the virtually all the fishing below the CG was the number of people coming to see the wolves from the entrance road. A large number of small tour operators bring tourists to see the wolves. So many of them that the road becomes impassable at times. Very sad to see what it's become. I'm sure we'll never be going back.

The page sez the campground is closed. That was years ago when the Yellowstone River flooded. I was a camp host there last summer it is most definitely open. Going back this summer as well.

Excellent tent and RV park just passed the north entrance to YSNP. Very helpful staff and very clean restrooms/showers.

We stayed in Bridge Bay in the middle of June at site #282. This site butts up to an open field which for some could be a draw back because there's little privacy but for us we got views of the Lake which were wonderful; we were able to sit outside and enjoy the sunrise over the Lake. 

The Facilities are nice with potable water and sinks to clean dishes. There's also a few trails to hike and explore. We had an Elk walk right into the field towards sunset and graze. I'm only rating 4 stars because It's a little far from things like Old Faithful and Canyon Village, but we would stay here again.

Yellowstone is always worth the visit if presented with the opportunity and this is a really nice campground.

No crowds at all! There was a car or two that drive past. Absolutely beautiful views!

$13 (paid $6.50 with senior pass). Camped in site #13 on Sept 22, 2024. Forest Road 582 is washboarded most of the way toward the campground; access to the forest road is from Idaho, east of Ashton. Campground is a short drive from Cave Falls in Yellowstone National Park (NP fee required). Pull thru sites, some leveling required. Some sites are large, some are small. Sites along the river are nice. Clean and stocked vault toilets. Potable water station in center of campground. No electric, sewer or water hook-ups. Each site has a bear box, table and metal fire ring. Site driveways are gravel. Site #13 is a very large campsite with partial view of Fall River. The river is down a steep bank; may be difficult to access. No trails at the campground, although there are excellent trails in the national park.

Free. Coordinates: 44.09981,-111.17306. Camped here on Sept 21, 2024. Set back and above busy Forest Road 582 which heads toward Cave Falls; no issues with dust from forest road. Site is also referred to as Lower Creek Road Campground. Large site, should easily accommodate 3 rigs. A few spots are level. Up on a small hill above Rock Creek. Can't see the creek, but you can hear it. Dirt surface. Tent camping possible. Surrounded by tall trees, but open sky above. Site has a bear box and a rock fire ring. There is also an old lean-to near the fire ring. The access track is pot-holed; may be muddy. No hiking trails. No T-Mobile nor AT&T cell service. It's a nice site; nothing special. Good for a quiet overnight stay if visiting Cave Falls.

Perfect location for whole park.

When cloudy and wet it's a little dark, but that's the weather's fault!

Great showers included in price and close to village for preprandial drunks

Lovely site, busy but great location and friendly.

Sites close together but not too close.

Facilities fantastic, clean and warm, dump station and shop.

Don't miss a sit at sunset with gin and nibbles by the river

I enjoyed boondocking here in my tent. I had good cell service with Google FI wireless. Also I was able to get by the road and make it in my Honda Accord. Nice place even had a bear box for food storage.

Great campsites, with plenty of space. Water and toilets are close by and clean. Plenty of access to the river. Nice mature trees throughout.

Great spot for camping if you get there early and you don’t mind people driving by looking for spots at any hour. This area should not be advertised as dispersed camping, strict site camping with signs everywhere. We had to drive an hour+ up the road, requiring 4x4, to get to National Forest and legally camp. We slept in our car, uncomfortable with how much human traffic there was and the possibility of bears in camp. Make sure to properly store food, there are only site specific bear boxes after camp 1.

That being said, it was a beautiful drive out in the morning and was a convenient location between Yellowstone and Grand Teton.

This is a nice place to boondock. There are a few level spots up here, but the road is pretty rough and pretty steep. The view into Yellowstone is gorgeous.

We drove up this road early on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend and of the first 8 designated spots only about 3 were full. We took the last one (just after 2ish miles from the entrance at the road) and it was absolutely gorgeous. Our little site sat on small ridge with a somewhat steep but short trail down to the creek. No picnic tables, but there was a really cute fire ring. The trails up the road are popular, and over the course of the weekend there were pretty frequent cars and even a few folks walking. We didn't mind too much, but the site is right off the road so you're not secluded or especially private. The trade off feels worth it for the beautiful site and proximity to the creek. 

Please be bear aware! There are bears in the area, so make sure to lock your food and other consumables in your truck's cab or in your car.