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Dispersed Camping

Yellowstone Lake — Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park offers a dispersed camping experience surrounded by forested terrain and open water views. Temperatures range from lows of 30°F in spring and fall to highs of 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the geothermal features of West Thumb Geyser Basin and the scenic trails around Yellowstone Lake.

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Location

Yellowstone Lake — Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming

Coordinates

44.30559362 N
110.33589382 W

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Access

Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Fair
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Unknown
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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.

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Drive Time

6 hrs 33 min from Idaho Falls
7 hrs 16 min from Pocatello
8 hrs 17 min from Bozeman
10 hrs 20 min from Billings

Lucille W.

Ranger

Reviewed Apr. 8, 2020

Secluded

I worked in YNP as a wildlife research technician during the summer of 2019. The park service boated my crew out to this site to conduct bat research o two separate occasions. The boat ride was over an hour long! There are pretty much no amenities. You are also required to use bear canisters as there are no pre made bear hangs or tall enough trees to use as bear hangs. We camped inland the first time and near the beach the second time. It was GORGEOUS both times. Tons of wildlife and fish! Some of the most beautiful fields of wildflowers I have ever seen. Also, this site in Yellowstone is one the most secluded places in the entire park. It’s the furthest away from any form of civilization I’ve ever been. True seclusion.