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Best Equestrian Camping near Yellowstone National Park

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There’s no better way to experience the natural beauty of Wyoming than camping in Yellowstone National Park. When you park your RV or set up your tent in a Yellowstone campground, you’re becoming a part of a history that dates back 150 years! When Yellowstone was established, it became the first national park in the United States (and the world).

While you’re in Yellowstone, you have access to some of the best hikes in Wyoming. Yellowstone spans three states: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho and is a beautiful stopping point on the road to Glacier National Park or Craters of the Moon National Preserve.

Whatever you do, reserve a campsite ahead of time as they can go fast. If you can’t get a campsite in the park, some of the best camping near Yellowstone National Park is located just nearby in the town of West Yellowstone, WY.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Yellowstone National Park (19)

    1. Mary Mountain Backcountry Patrol Cabin — Yellowstone National Park

    2 Reviews
    Yellowstone National Park, WY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 344-2160

    "The trail is hard to follow in some areas. Starts out flat then you go up Mary Mountain where the cabin is located. The Mary mountain cabin is small but has enough bedding for up to 5 or 6 people."

    2. Eagle Creek Campground

    5 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 848-7375

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Eagle Creek campground is a nice small 16 site campground a few miles above Gardiner Montana and only a few minutes from the Yellowstone entrance. "

    "Most sites are out in the open and close to other sites.  Creek ran within a few feet of our site, and we were screened by aspen trees.  Great views! "

    3. Eagle Creek Campground Custer Gallatin National Forest — Custer Gallatin National Forest

    1 Review
    Gardiner, MT
    18 miles
    +1 (406) 848-7375

    $15 - $30 / night

    4. Yellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA

    20 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-7662

    "Campground is in a great location close to Yellowstone entrance. It’s a big campground and as expected it can be a little cramped."

    "This campground was an excellent place to get away from the crowds and relax after a day in the park."

    5. Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch — John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway

    45 Reviews
    Moran, WY
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 543-2861

    $59 - $122 / night

    "Right outside Yellowstone and perfectly positioned between the Grand Tetons and **Yellowstone National

    parks**. I definitely will be coming back."

    "Centrally located between Yellowstone national park in the grand Teton national Park this campground really has it all."

    6. Eagle Creek Campground

    18 Reviews
    Wapiti, WY
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 527-6921

    $15 / night

    "This campground, like others near the east gate of Yellowstone National Park, are a terrific alternative to the crowded campgrounds in the park itself."

    " Eagle Creek is a USFS campground just about 5 miles outside of the eastern entrance of Yellowstone."

    7. Pony Express Motel & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-9411

    "While this is not a typical “campground “ experience, we enjoyed being in town and being able to walk to shops and restaurants. There is a lovely park with lots of green grass to walk your dog."

    8. Sheffield Campground

    23 Reviews
    John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, WY
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 739-5500

    $13 / night

    "Perfect cheap and not crowded place to explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. We loved this place"

    "Very limited capacity (12 sites), and away from any busy or thru roads. Bathroom is a single, unisex, and was clean and well-kept."

    9. Taylor Fork Road Dispersed

    7 Reviews
    Big Sky, MT
    36 miles

    "There was a small corral for horses and plenty of room for a horse trailer and truck."

    "You cannot hear traffic from the highway which is about 1/3 miles away.

    There are wooden horse fences and corrals which are for public use."

    10. WF1 Backcountry Campsite — Yellowstone National Park

    1 Review
    Custer Gallatin National Forest, MT
    31 miles
    Website

    $3 - $15 / night

    "Yellowstone National Parks back country campsite WF1 sits on the edge of a large meadow of wildflowers with amazing views of the mountains to the west."

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150 Reviews of 19 Yellowstone National Park Campgrounds

  • L
    Jun. 17, 2018

    Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch — John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway

    Beautifully tucked away

    Right outside Yellowstone and perfectly positioned between the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National

    parks. I definitely will be coming back. Near the banks of snake river you have hiking trails near the resort. My only suggestion is buy before you go, everything is expensive. I dropped over $15 on smore making food. The resort offers educational activities for children and adults.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2023

    Sheffield Campground

    Small but pretty

    This is one of this small special places, very friendly stuff, clean pit toilet and nice hiking area. Perfect cheap and not crowded place to explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. We loved this place

  • Amy & Stu B.
    Sep. 15, 2022

    Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch — John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway

    Great spot

    Centrally located between Yellowstone national park in the grand Teton national Park this campground really has it all.

    OK, there’s no Wi-Fi but there is laundry with a change machine, they have showers with warm water and toilets, A convenience store with groceries and a gift shop, gas station, and even a restaurant.

    The sites are roomy enough not too close to your neighbor. Each site is full hook up and a pull through. ATT and Verizon service worked well.

  • Gretchen B.
    Sep. 1, 2016

    Eagle Creek Campground

    Very nice, quiet campground close to Yellowstone

    This campground, like others near the east gate of Yellowstone National Park, are a terrific alternative to the crowded campgrounds in the park itself. The campground offers 20 large and spacious sites with lovely views of the nearby Shoshone River. Most sites have both shady and sunnier spots. There are no electric hookups, and there is no cell service, so this campground allows the chance to read, play cribbage, and enjoy a campfire and toasted marshmallows in peace. In early summer, the wild roses are beautiful. As noted in the campground description, there is no tent or pop-up camping allowed due to grizzly activity, and bear spray is recommended for walking around the campground or fishing.

  • Stavros M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Grassy Lake Rd — John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway

    Amazing location for accessing Yellowstone National Park South Entrance

    I stayed at Grassy Lake Road the night before entering Yellowstone National Park from the South.

    This road has at least 7 free developed campsites, but likely many, many more than that. I passed the first 6 because they were all taken, but #7 was open.

    Each site has a real bathroom, trash containers, fire pit, and grill!

    My stay here was perfect, I'd definitely stay again!

    www.welovetoexplore.com

  • Shea M.
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch — John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway

    Wyoming Weather

    First off, amazing location and easy travel between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. We visited June 2020 (snowed our first day) and stayed at spot #521. It's the only location you can see the Tetons from your campsite! You can also take a trail down to the Snake River. We saw a fox run through our first day (see video)! Probably the most we've paid to tent camp but well worth it! The campground offers amenities such as laundry and a bathhouse with hot water! Everything was very clean too. There was a gas station/store on property and a restaurant. Water and propane filling stations. Firewood for sale. The campsite itself offered full hookups, picnic table, bear box and a firepit/grill. Would stay here again but wouldn't mind checking out Jenny Lake campground!

  • William J.
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Sheffield Campground

    Best Kept Secret

    This little campground is amazing. Very limited capacity (12 sites), and away from any busy or thru roads. Bathroom is a single, unisex, and was clean and well-kept. Crossing Box Creek to get to the campground just adds to the uniqueness of this little gem. We rolled in late, got spot #8 as it was the only one available. This site has next to no trees for shade (which makes tent camping hot) nor does #6, but the rest do. But the perk of our site was the huge wildflower field we had as a yard to the east, probably 200 yards from the forest tree line....my dog was in heaven. Saw a Momma Moose there and one calf. The mountain view of Box Peak is amazing too as the sun comes up over the east ridge. Made for great sunrises. Highly advise serious tent and small trailers/campers, to check this place out! It does welcome motor homes and big trailers too, but the dirt road to the campground is already narrow as is for medium sized campers and quickly becomes a one lane road - so be forewarned. For $10 a night, right between Teton and Yellowstone National Parks is a STEAL! No reservations needed either. First come, first serve. 11 AM is when sites open from those leaving. Good time to find the best spot is 11 to 2 or 3 (early afternoon). Good luck and leave no trace!

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2019

    WF1 Backcountry Campsite — Yellowstone National Park

    Camp in a meadow of Wildflowers

    Yellowstone National Parks back country campsite WF1 sits on the edge of a large meadow of wildflowers with amazing views of the mountains to the west. Campsite WF1 is the first back country site along Black Butte Trail in the North West corner of the park. It is about a 2.2 mile hike to the campsite from the trail head. Campsite WF1 is open to backpackers and stock animals, however I could see no evidence of any stock animals using this site recently. The site has a large rock fire ring in the cooking area with logs sitting around it to sit on. An arrow on a tree with the site number points to the sites toilet just up hill in the trees. Don't get to excited about the toilet, think of an outhouse with out any walls, and the hole in the ground is not very deep, but a back country site with a seat to sit on is a rare treat. Just on the other side of the large trees at the cooking area is a meadow full of wildflowers, the meadow slopes downhill making a flat area in the field for your tent hard to find, but you can find spots at the edge of the field just in the trees with flat spots for your tent. Water is no problem at this site, the creek is just next to the cooking area, best spot to filter the water is right where you cross to enter the campsite.

    Black Butte Trail head(WK2) is located on U.S. Hwy 191. The trail head is easy to miss, the sign for the tail is on the east side of the Highway where the trail starts, the parking area is just south of the sign on the west side of the highway. You will need to obtain a back country permit to stay at WF1. The closest place to obtain a permit is at the visitor center in West Yellowstone. The cost is$3 per person with a maximum of$15 for the night. Site is limited to one group of ten.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Eagle Creek Campground

    Remote camping feel just outside Gardiner and Yellowstone NP

    Eagle Creek campground is a nice small 16 site campground a few miles above Gardiner Montana and only a few minutes from the Yellowstone entrance.  Getting to the campground requires a steep 2 mile drive which the road recommends 4 wheel drive for to help with the incline and to prevent washboard.  Sites sit in a grassy open area with willows and other small trees and bushes around the edge.  Small creek runs along the campground.  Site #1 would the site to get it you can, out of view from the rest of camp and has two picnic tables.  The site has a vault toilet.  All sites have a metal fire ring and picnic table. Bear proof food lockers for food storage at most sites.  No water or trash service.  I filtered water from the creek.  Their is a horse Corral adjacent to campground.  Campground was nice and quiet at night with great view of the night sky.  No cell service.

Guide to Yellowstone National Park

Horse camping near Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while accommodating your equine companions. With a variety of campgrounds that cater to horse camping, you can enjoy the great outdoors with your horses by your side.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • The Eagle Creek Campground features a horse corral adjacent to the campground, making it convenient for equestrian campers to manage their horses.
  • At Yellowstone Dreamin Camp, guests can enjoy electric hookups and a comfortable environment, perfect for both humans and horses.
  • Cinnamon Lodge & Adventures provides a serene setting with access to trails, ensuring a pleasant stay for horse owners.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Eagle Creek Campground offers bear-proof food lockers, ensuring that both campers and their horses can feel secure while enjoying the natural surroundings.
  • The 320 Guest Ranch provides ample space for horse trailers and has facilities that cater to equestrian needs.
  • At Mary Mountain Backcountry Patrol Cabin, horse camping is accommodated with nearby trails that are perfect for riding adventures.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Horseback riding enthusiasts can explore the scenic trails surrounding Eagle Creek Campground, which are known for their breathtaking views and wildlife sightings.
  • The Cinnamon Lodge & Adventures offers guided horseback riding tours, allowing campers to experience the beauty of the area with knowledgeable guides.
  • Campers at Yellowstone Dreamin Camp can take advantage of nearby trails that are suitable for both hiking and horseback riding, making it a versatile destination for outdoor lovers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bring horses into Yellowstone National Park?

Yes, you can bring horses into Yellowstone National Park. The park allows horseback riding on designated trails and maintains specific regulations to protect both visitors and the natural environment. Stock users (those with horses) must obtain backcountry permits for overnight trips and follow park guidelines regarding feed requirements, stock containment, and trail usage. Riders must stay on established trails designated for stock use. For those planning extended horse trips, WF1 Backcountry Campsite — Yellowstone National Park offers primitive backcountry camping options accessible via horseback on the Black Butte Trail in the northwestern section of the park.

Where are the horse-friendly trails in Yellowstone National Park?

Yellowstone National Park offers numerous horse-friendly trails across its vast landscape. Popular horse trails include the Black Butte Trail in the northwestern corner, which leads to Mary Mountain Backcountry Patrol Cabin — Yellowstone National Park and offers stunning mountain views across meadows of wildflowers. Other notable horse-friendly routes include the Slough Creek Trail, Specimen Ridge Trail, and trails in the Lamar Valley area. Many backcountry areas allow stock use, though riders should note that not all hiking trails permit horses. Always check current trail conditions and regulations before riding, as seasonal closures may apply for wildlife management or trail maintenance.

What horse camping facilities are available near Yellowstone's north entrance?

Eagle Creek Campground near Gardiner is an excellent option for horse camping close to Yellowstone's north entrance. Located just a few miles from the park boundary, this campground provides spacious sites near the Shoshone River with horse-friendly accommodations. The campground is accessible via a steep 2-mile drive (4WD recommended) and offers 16 sites with basic amenities. For those seeking additional options, Yellowstone Dreamin Camp provides horse-friendly facilities in the area. When planning horse camping trips, contact the specific campgrounds in advance to confirm current equestrian facilities, reservation requirements, and any special regulations for stock users.

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