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Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park

13 Reviews

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from September 10, 2023 through June 8, 2024.

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Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Located about eight miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, Indian Creek Campground___elevation 7,300 feet (2225 m)___sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The area offers easy access to fishing and hiking. The campground is away from the main road and provides a quieter, more primitive, experience than many other locations. For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay, Canyon, Madison, and Grant Village campgrounds), please visit the Yellowstone National Park Lodges website: http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/stay/camping/__

Recreation

Fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing are the highlights for this campground. The Big Horn Pass trailhead is on the entrance road to the campground.

Facilities

A registration office and information board is situated at the entrance of the campground. This campground has an amphitheater and a concession operated firewood sales location.

Natural Features

Highlights in the area include Obsidian Creek and the Gardner River, Big Horn Pass Trail, Sheepeater Cliff picnic area, and Willow Park for wildlife viewing.

Nearby Attractions

Big Horn Pass trailhead Sheepeaters Cliff picnic area Rustic Falls Apollonaris Spring Obsidian Cliff

contact_info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (307) 344-2289 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

Changing Reservations: There is no change fee if a visitor extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. Additionally, there is no change fee if the visitor wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a visitor wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date. Once a reservation date has begun, visitors cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. Onsite staff will assist with changes or cancellations.__ Cancellations: Visitors may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's approved rate including tax and applicable add-on. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Visitors who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days prior to arrival date will pay a $10 service fee AND forfeit the first night___s rate.__ No-Shows: A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.__ Early Departures: Visitors are requested to notify staff at the facility if they depart early to allow others to use the site. If the visitor chooses to depart early, they may forfeit the approved rate and applicable tax and applicable add-on for the day of departure. If a visitor departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund. Visitors may notify the Recreation.gov call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time (10 am) has passed, the visitor will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used.__ Refunds: Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Visitors may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

Fee Info

<p>The camping fee in Indian Creek Campground is $20 per night per site.__</p>
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Reviewed Jun. 19, 2023

Review for Cyclists and Hikers

For cyclists and hikers … Indian Creek does have a hiker/biker campsite, but please note: it is limited to TWO pitches with a strict policy of not sharing a pitch. I just turned up and both pitches were free so I was lucky. As of June 2023, I could not find any other campsites on the northern loop of Yellowstone between Madison and Canyon campgrounds. Back country camping for cyclists is ‘illegal’ (according to the park ranger at Tower), so plan accordingly. At Indian Creek there is food storage, picnic tables, and fire pits. Pit toilets only. Very helpful staff in the reception building.

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Month of VisitJuly
Bill R.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2023

Far from the madding crowd

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.

  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Bill R., February 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Bill R., February 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Bill R., February 18, 2023
Angelina H.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2021

Quiet, convenient, friendly base camp

We were nervous about trying to find a campground in Yellowstone without a reservation as all the reviews made it seem impossible, but as we pulled into Indian Creek we were pleasantly surprised to find a first come - first served campground with almost nobody there on a Friday afternoon. The hosts were extremely helpful and asked about our site preferences before assigning us a spot. This was a great base camp to explore the park for the day and had food storage, picnic tables and fire rings at every site. There are also bathrooms, trash / recycling at the entrance and firewood for sale.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Angelina H., August 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Angelina H., August 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Angelina H., August 21, 2021

Location

Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming

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Directions

The Indian Creek Campground is located in the Northern section of the park, about eight miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, and thirteen miles from the park's North Entrance near Gardiner, MT. Visit the park's website for more information including directions and maps: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/directions.htm__

Coordinates

44.8870232 N
110.7360686 W

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