Camping in Yellowstone National Park - Enjoy the Experience of a Lifetime

If you are among the unfortunate who have never had the opportunity to visit and camp in Yellowstone National Park, then it is time to change that situation. In this article we'll cover what you need to know about the campgrounds, when to go, and what to expect.

When you arrive at Yellowstone National Park you will find that the park and its campgrounds are located inside of one of the world's largest active volcanoes. There are plenty of campgrounds and when you go will dictate how likely you are to be successful in finding space. The peak season runs from the beginning of July until the end of August.

If you choose to camp in Yellowstone before or after the peak season, you're more likely to enjoy a less crowded visit. The only drawback is that you could encounter snowstorms early or late in the off-season. However, there has been snow even in July during Yellowstone's peak visitor season.

There are twelve campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park, and at approximately 2,100 in number, campsites are plentiful, but scarce during the peak season. Prices range from $12 per night up to $40 or more. Campgrounds in Yellowstone that allow reservations are Bridge Bay, Canyon, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village, and Madison campgrounds. It is highly recommended that you call ahead about availability if you are interested in one of these campgrounds.

First-com, first-served campgrounds are Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Norris, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, and Tower Fall. So, at these campgrounds the earlier in the day you arrive, the more likely you are to secure a campsite The Mammoth campground is the only campground in Yellowstone that is open all year, so if you go during the off-season, finding a site should be no problem.

The one campground in Yellowstone that has full RV hookups is the Fishing Bridge RV Park, and it allows only hard-sided RV campers. One reason for this is due to higher bear activity around this campground than the others. So, if you have a pop-up trailer with canvas sides, you will need to use one of the other campgrounds.