Reaching this hike-in backcountry cabin requires advance planning and a trek through Yellowstone's interior. The National Park Service manages this dispersed camping option as part of the park's backcountry permit system, meaning campers must secure reservations and follow Leave No Trace principles.
The cabin sits within Yellowstone's vast wilderness, accessible only on foot and removed from the crowds that gather at roadside campgrounds. Backcountry campers here encounter the park's raw landscape without the amenities of developed sites. Those seeking additional options can explore campgrounds around Yellowstone National Park. Book backcountry permits well in advance, as Yellowstone's hike-in sites fill quickly during peak season.
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Location
Dispersed CampingPelican Springs Cabin — Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming
Coordinates
44.74827438 N
110.41388382 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 39 min from Bozeman, MT
- 3 hrs 17 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 52 min from Helena, MT
- 4 hrs 42 min from Billings, MT
