Best RV Parks & Resorts near West Yellowstone, MT

Fishing Bridge is the only hard sided RV only, full hook-up campground that can accommodate big rigs inside Yellowstone National Park.  We were in loop E, which had concrete pads and picnic tables.  Every site in loop E is a pull through, which is nice.  However, there is zero shade and it gets windy.  It didn't seem to bother some of the other campers since people were still eating at their picnic tables, but I found it tedious to combat the wind whilst trying to have dinner the one night we did attempt to eat outside.  Campfires and propane fire pits are not allowed so you will find zero campfire rings in this campground.  You can have either propane grills or charcoal grills, but they have to be kept within the RV/trailer or tow vehicle at night.  Nothing should be left outside at night due to the possibility of curious bears that come looking for food.  We played it safe and  locked up everything during the day when we weren't there and at night.  Just outside the rv park is a general store with souvenirs, small grocery, camping gear, and deli.  There's also a gas station and rv/auto parts store.  Across from that is the Fishing Bridge Visitor's Center.  Fishing Bridge is located centrally in the park on the east entrance road.  The website says cell service is spotty, but I had no issues with Verizon and had decent service in the rv park and surrounding Fishing Bridge area as well as the other main attraction areas in the park (Old Faithful, Canyon Village, etc.)  Basically, if there were amenities--hotels/lodges, gas stations, campgrounds--there was cell service in and around that area.  There was little or no service between those areas.  We stayed 4 nights, Monday-Friday, and even though there were signs that said the park was full, I always saw empty spaces, at least in loop E.

Overall Impression: Rainbow Point was a peaceful and scenic spot with great proximity to West Yellowstone. Sites were nicely spaced, and the setting was woodsy and quiet—perfect for a national forest stay.

Site Quality & Rig Access: We squeezed our 39'8" fifth wheel into a 35' site (Loop D), but site lengths are strictly enforced—there are concrete barriers at the back of each pad, so no overhang is possible. If we had a dually, our truck would not have fit in the site with us. Pads were level and shaded with a nice forest canopy.

Road & Dust Conditions: The access road and internal roads are semi-smooth but very dusty. The lack of gravel made for large dust clouds anytime a vehicle or bike passed, which wasn’t ideal when cooking or sitting outside.

Water & Utilities: There are 3 water posts per loop, but they’re brown and hard to see. Most sites can’t reach them, so fill up your tanks before parking. No sewer or electric hookups, but there are bear boxes at each site. Vault toilets looked clean, though we didn’t use them. We rely on solar and found the lighting pretty dim due to tree cover.

Wildlife & Atmosphere: We didn’t see bears, but each site had a bear box and we spotted one elk during our stay. Quiet hours were respected throughout Loop D, and the campground stayed peaceful even when full. Nights were chilly, and tree cover helped keep daytime temps cool.

Connectivity: T-Mobile home internet worked well here, as did our AT&T hotspot and Xfinity phones—strong coverage for all three providers, which was a huge plus for working remotely.

Proximity to Town: Only a short drive into West Yellowstone. While we didn’t stop in town this trip, we passed through and it looked lively, with lots of shops, restaurants, and more ice cream stands than we could count.

Would We Stay Again? Yes—great for a dry camping base near Yellowstone if you're prepared for the dust and know your rig’s exact length. A solid mix of solitude, shade, and signal.

Camped here many times over the years, it was our favorite place in the park. 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.  

The site are good, some more private than others. It is NOT a place for Big Rigs, I think the length limit was 35' last time I was there (vehicle + trailer or whatever you're pulling) and they strictly enforced that. The volunteers at the entrance cabin actually brought out a tape measure and measured my 4Runner and 17' Casita at 31' so we got in. Many rigs behind us in line were too big and were turned away.

The creeks (Indian & Obsidian) contain small Brook Trout. For supplies, Mammoth is the closest place. 

Have been the in June, July August & September.

The campground is totally on the reservation system unlike a few years ago. No 1st come, 1st serve anymore.

West Yellowstone Grizzly campground is located close to the West Yellowstone entrance. It is an Rv Park, lodging, and cabins. It is also in the town of West Yellowstone which is a darling little town with so much to do. The Rv sites are full hook ups and they have picnic benches on a leveled gravel site. There are no fires allowed here and it is pet friendly. . They have WiFi and cable. The sites are pretty close together, which I did not like. There is a grass area on each site which is wonderful for dogs. There are 4 laundry rooms and clean bathrooms and showers. We stayed for 2 days and would stay again.

We stayed here while we spent some time on the west side of Yellowstone National Park. The site we stayed in was a Premium Pull Thru- 80', which was wide, level, and had a nice patio and grassy areas. The mobile network connectivity was great for working during the week. There is WiFi available, but we didn't use it and relied on our cell phone/hotspot plans. The staff was friendly. The grounds were well maintained. There's no traffic noise, which is nice. The location is close and convenient for getting into Yellowstone National Park as well as the small town of West Yellowstone.