Best RV Parks & Resorts near Yellowstone National Park

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.

Best RV Sites Near Yellowstone National Park (129)

    1. Sun Outdoors Yellowstone North

    8 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 848-7251

    $122 / night

    "It is extremely close to Yellowstone and very clean and comfortable. The wifi is decent, but the cell signal is active. Best campground of the year award right here!"

    "Greetings were friendly and an escort to our site and help backing in was a bonus. Sites are close but we plan on visiting the sites and not spending our days at our site."

    2. Yellowstone RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 848-7496

    $133 / night

    "Good location with a great view. We were in site 7. Full hook ups and cable TV. We would stay there again."

    "Only good things to say about this location."

    3. Yellowstone Edge RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Pray, MT
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 333-4036

    "Right on the edge of the Yellowstone River, about 90 minutes north of Yellowstone NP. This is an RV Park, so no tents are allowed. The view of the river and the mountains is fantastic."

    "We were heading to Yellowstone from Glacier and had been driving for hours. We called and the park and they gave us the last site open for that day and what a site/view!"

    4. Fox Den RV and Campground

    6 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 589-8517

    $35 - $200 / night

    "Restrooms with 2 showers, dish washing station, and laundry. Close to town. At 9 pm, a light went on above our tent."

    "Great facilities, super friendly and helpful staff. Pitching on gravel, so bring or borrow a mallet. Walking distance to shops and restaurants."

    5. Fishing Bridge RV Park--Yellowstone National Park

    43 Reviews
    Yellowstone National Park, WY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 344-7311

    $89 / night

    "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. "

    "One must plan in advance for a reservation at Fishing Bridge RV Park in Yellowstone National Park. Full hookups available on paved sites."

    6. Yellowstone Holiday Resort

    9 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 646-4242

    $80 - $95 / night

    "The fire pits right by the lake—it’s hard to beat sitting around a fire while the sun sets over Hebgen Lake. Absolute magic."

    "All the premium sites on the lake are fabulous 👌. Our hosts who checked us in friendly and helpful."

    7. Yellowstone Cabins and RV Park

    2 Reviews
    West Yellowstone, MT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-9350

    "There is some shade with trees and each spot has a picnic table. It’s basic but it will do!

    They are definitely more focused on the cabin rentals here."

    "Hot showers and great location."

    8. Pony Express Motel & RV Park

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

    "Many of the spaces do not have any tree coverage although most sites do have full hook ups. You are right on top of your neighbor if you don’t mind that there are picnic tables at each site too."

    "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."

    9. Red Rock RV Park by Open Road Resorts

    14 Reviews
    Island Park, ID
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 473-3762

    $68 - $369 / night

    "As we had been here before, the campground (CG) was easy to find, but some people did say that their RV GPS wanted to take them down a dirt road on the other side of Henry Lake."

    "It’s isolated and quiet yet still so close to the action of Yellowstone NP & West Yellowstone. Every employee we encountered was so friendly and helpful."

    10. Valley View RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Island Park, ID
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 558-7443

    "We stayed here when visiting Yellowstone and it was close to the west entrance and nice. They were kind enough to let us check in a little late and the campground was nice with pull through spots."

    "Driving down the road, it didn’t look like much.  Once we pulled in, we quickly changed our opinion.  Beautifully manicured green grass sites with level gravel driveway sites.  All are pull thru. "

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RV Park Reviews near Yellowstone National Park

1428 Reviews of 129 Yellowstone National Park Campgrounds


  • Christina F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2025

    Fishing Bridge RV Park--Yellowstone National Park

    Windy but ok

    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.

  • Richard T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Loch Leven

    Nice River access but no water

    This is a campground used by people wanting to fish the river and have a home base. Not much shade and only pit toilets but easy in and out with all pull through sights. Great TV and Cell coverage and one hour from Yellowstone National Park north entrance at the Roosevelt Arch.

  • R
    Sep. 11, 2021

    Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park and Resort

    Clean, quiet, well-kept

    Spent four days the end of August.  Weather was pleasant and campground was very clean.  Spacing not too bad, but I like State Parks as you get privacy.  You are very close to town and entrance to Yellowstone National Park.  Has full hookups to include cable TV.

  • 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.

  • Aaron Y.
    May. 9, 2018

    Timber Camp Campground

    Dispersed! Free!

    There are 3 or 4 sites at this location. One vault toilet services all of them. The site closest to the vault had the best stargazing view in my opinion. There is a picnic table and fire pit accomodating each site. A large open field is on site for activities (frisbee, playing catch, etc) but be careful of the large rocks. Exciting location as your just a quick drive down the mountain from Yellowstone National Park. Great for the avid "backcountry" camper.

  • Kimberly N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 17, 2025

    Colter Campground

    Low branches big potholes- big rig be cautious

    I really wanted to camp here but after scouting we would not have fit our fifth wheel. The trees were about 7.5-8’ wide and height clearance was probably close to 12’. If you go to the end and turn around there’s some sites you could possibly tuck a big rig into but the turn around is very tight and you may get hung up on rocks. Though the sites were nice we did not find it big rig accessible in its current state.

  • Nathan H.
    Oct. 2, 2020

    Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park and Resort

    Clean, quiet, and convenient

    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.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2021

    Rex Hale Campground

    Great Campground

    Access to Rex Hale was easy following the website instructions. Basically, you follow the signs through Cody to Yellowstone National Park via US 14, the park is right off US 14. There was no formal check-in. We had a reservation and that was noted on the post at our back-in site 9 with 50/30 AMP. There was confusion on our part whether we needed to get water before or after arriving based on several campground(CG) reviews. We called the ranger station the day prior who confirmed the water was on at the CG. Then we found out upon arrival that the sites as you come into the CG on the right side of the road up to site 12 have not only electric but also water! This was a recent addition and why water had been nonexistent or off in recent CG reviews. We were told there was a camp host but the host had actually already departed for the season. There was no cell signal nor OTA channels. There are about 30 sites with only sites 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12 having electric and, now, water. The middle sites, the far CG end to the east and along the riverside of the CG have no utilities. There are water spigots periodically placed throughout the CG. There are several vault toilets but no showers. There is no dump station in the CG, but there is one in Buffalo Bill State Park near Cody. We were staying at an RV park in Cody and just dumped there. We were very impressed with this CG and really enjoyed our spacious site, the mountain views and the peacefulness of the place. We were here when they closed the CG for the season on 20 September and would definitely come back.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2019

    Beaver Creek Campground

    Ranger review Outdoor Element's Woolly Mammoth Braid at Beaver Creek CG

    Forested campground 30 minutes from Yellowstone National Park

    Beaver Creek Campground is the good spot for a Yellowstone National Park jumping off point. Located 30 minutes form the park the distance improves your chances of finding a campsite in the busy season. The campground sits above Quake Lake, if you enjoy fishing there is a steep trail leading to the lake from the“A” loop, however there is no boat launch at the campground, you will need to drive a½ mile down the highway to find a boat launch for the lake. The campground features paved roads with gravel parking pads, vault toilets, picnic tables and metal fire rings at each site, and their are bear proof food storage if you need it, but you might need to share space with another spot. Campsite can be reserved. The campground has 62 sites spreed apart in 3 loops. Two fully ADA sites are available. Drinking water is available at three locations in each loop. The camp hosts are very friendly and helpful, they also have firewood for sale if needed for$6 A word of caution about the road driving in. The road is paved but narrow, so drive slow and watch out for cars.

    Ranger review Outdoor Element's Woolly Mammoth Survival Braid

    Got my wife the Woolly Mammoth Survival Braid and have to say that this is a nice survival bracelet. We did wonder if the Jute it is made with would be a little itchy when put on, but found it to be quiet comfortable. We like the idea to place the ferro rod and striker in in the bracelets buckle. It sparks up very nicely making our charred cloth and cotton balls with Vaseline easy to get started. We then tried to start a fire with the sample piece of jute, made a little nest and gave the striker a try and after a few attempts got a spark to take hold and had a fire. Nice to now that we now have a wrist full of fire starting material if we ever need it. Might just want to take this off when starting fires as it didn't take much to get the sample burning. All in all a great survival tool to have around.


Guide to Yellowstone National Park

Experience the beauty of RV camping near Yellowstone National Park, where stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures await. With a variety of campgrounds offering essential amenities, you can enjoy a comfortable stay while exploring the wonders of the park.

Big rigs should check out Yellowstone RV Park

  • The Yellowstone RV Park is big rig friendly, providing ample space and electric hookups for a hassle-free experience.
  • Located along the Yellowstone River, this campground offers a scenic backdrop and easy access to nearby attractions.
  • With features like showers and laundry facilities, it’s a convenient choice for those looking to unwind after a day of exploration.

Enjoy local activities like visiting the hot springs

  • Just a short drive from the Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park and Resort, you can easily access the nearby hot springs for a relaxing soak.
  • The campground is well-situated for day trips into Yellowstone, making it an ideal base for your adventures.
  • Families will appreciate the playground and dog walks available at this well-reviewed park.

RVers appreciate clean facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best RV campgrounds near Yellowstone's North Entrance?

Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park and Resort is highly rated for RVers near the North Entrance, offering clean facilities, spacious sites, and full hookups including cable TV. Their premium pull-through sites are wide, level, and feature nice patios with grassy areas. The park provides excellent mobile network connectivity, making it ideal for remote workers. Loch Leven is another option about an hour from the North Entrance, offering pull-through sites with good TV and cell coverage. Though it has minimal amenities (pit toilets only and limited shade), it's popular with anglers wanting easy access to fishing and a convenient base for park exploration.

Which RV parks inside Yellowstone National Park offer full hookups?

Fishing Bridge RV Park--Yellowstone National Park is the only RV park inside Yellowstone that offers full hookups. It's designed exclusively for hard-sided RVs and can accommodate big rigs. Loop E features concrete pads, picnic tables, and convenient pull-through sites, though be aware there's minimal shade. The campground's central location within the park makes it popular despite the close spacing between sites. Reservations are strongly recommended as this is the only full-hookup option within park boundaries.

What RV camping options are available near Yellowstone's East Entrance?

Rex Hale Campground is a great option near the East Entrance, located right off US Highway 14 on the route to Yellowstone through Cody. It offers back-in sites with 50/30 amp electrical service and easy access following the website directions. The campground is well-positioned for exploring both Cody and the East Entrance to Yellowstone. Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch is another excellent choice, strategically located between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. While it doesn't offer Wi-Fi, it provides comprehensive amenities including laundry facilities with a change machine, warm showers, toilets, a convenience store with groceries, a gift shop, and a gas station.

What are the trailer length restrictions in Yellowstone National Park?

Yellowstone National Park has varying length restrictions depending on the campground. Most campgrounds can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet and trailers up to 30 feet, but specific limitations exist. Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park has sites that can fit medium-sized RVs, but isn't suitable for larger rigs. Colter Campground has tight clearance with trees approximately 7.5-8 feet wide and height clearance around 12 feet, making it difficult for larger fifth wheels. Always check specific campground restrictions when making reservations, as some sites within each campground may have different size limitations.