Dispersed Camping
Shoshone Lake — Yellowstone National Park
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National Park Service
Yellowstone National Park
Hikers and non-motorized boats are allowed access to Shoshone Lake. Permits for those traveling by boat are only available at the South Entrance, Grant Village, or the Bridge Bay backcountry offices. Advanced reservations for all Shoshone Lake campsites cannot be made before June 15. Sites 8Q6, 8Q7, 8T3, and 8T5 may not be reserved before July 15.
Note that there are NO WOOD FIRES in this region. Campers must use either propane or white gas stoves.
Because this area is so popular, and to help maintain sanitation, primitive toilets have been installed at all of the backcountry campsites around Shoshone Lake.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
RangerMosquito city
I camped here in early July while I worked as a wildlife research technician in Yellowstone. The campsite wasn’t that bad - the hike was longer and had decent elevation change. There are several campsites along this trail. Our campsite had an outdoor toilet, bear hangs, a nice fire pit with natural benches and a stream not too far away to collect water to filter. However, the mosquitos were soooo bad (again this was July 1st through the 3rd) we had to hide out in our tents right after work for hours and we couldn’t fully enjoy the beauty of the area. It has annoying to cook dinner with all the mosquitos swarming is. Going out of the tent to use the bathroom was unthinkable unless it was an emergency! Overall, the campsite and surrounding area were very lovely. Shoshone lake is gorgeous and cold.
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TravelerNice!
Nice campsites by national park!
Guidebuggy but beautiful
GPS: 43.298221, -108.233703 Great, quiet, free little spot. Really beautiful along the water. Our dogs loved swimming and we were satisfied with this find! lots of bugs so DO NOT forget your bug spray
Location
Shoshone Lake — Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming
Directions
Hikers and non-motorized boats are allowed access to Shoshone Lake. Permits for those traveling by boat are only available at the South Entrance, Grant Village, or the Bridge Bay backcountry offices. Advanced reservations for all Shoshone Lake campsites cannot be made before June 15. Sites 8Q6, 8Q7, 8T3, and 8T5 may not be reserved before July 15. Traveling to Shoshone Lake by boat means navigating Lewis Lake and the Lewis River channel which connects these two large bodies of water. Both lakes are usually be ice free by the first week in June and motorized boats are allowed on Lewis Lake. For those continuing on to Shoshone Lake, all boat motors must be left at the southern end of Lewis channel. The northern end of Lewis channel for almost a mile is not deep enough to paddle so bring wading shoes or sandals and be prepared to wade this section. Water temps can be very cold water so plan accordingly.
Coordinates
44.3743383 N
111.0098219 W