Dispersed Camping
West Yellowstone Dispersed Camping is located in Montana
44.6129704608447 N
111.12899381141253 W
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Plenty of single and multiple vehicles pullouts along the road for a big van. Some sites have man made fire pits. Very nice and peaceful with the forest all around. You might be lucky and find a spot within the first mile of driving and no need to go far!
We were looking for a free campsite just outside of the West entrance to Yellowstone and found a USFS Road that goes down to several dispersed camping sites just off the road. No amenities, fires allowed when no warnings are in effect. Relatively quiet, had to go around 4 miles down the road to find an open spot, but we were not bothered the entire night by people nor wildlife. The road is extremely, extremely bumpy so take it slow, and can be soft at times so I would recommend a higher clearance vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there cell phone reception at West Yellowstone Dispersed Camping?
According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.
