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Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming · 16 campsites
Illustrative landscape
Slough Creek Campground sits at 6,250 feet at the end of a two-mile dirt road in the park's Northern Range, a few miles from where Slough Creek meets the Lamar River. The Lamar Valley draws bison and elk all summer, which pulls in wolves and grizzly bears, and that makes this some of the best wildlife watching country in the park. Nights are dark and quiet, with a real chance of hearing wolves howl. The 16 sites suit tents and small RVs, and the Slough Creek Trail starts nearby.
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16 campsites
Region
Wyoming
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Campsite types
Standard (no hookups)
16 sites
No hookups · tents and small RVsRV OKTent OK
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park is in Wyoming. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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For Families:Any of the 16 sites works; the campground is one small loop
For Tents:This is the tent camper's pick in Yellowstone; small, quiet, and set well off the road
For RVs:Small RVs only; the dirt road and site sizes rule out big rigs
When to Go
Summer only, and 16 sites next to the Lamar Valley make this one of the hardest reservations in the entire park.
Tips
- →The camping fee is $20 per night per site
- →Listen for wolves at night; the Lamar Valley packs are often close
- →Vault toilets only, no showers, and potable water is seasonal
- →Grizzlies and black bears are both seen in the area; use the food storage lockers every time
- →The campground is 30 miles from the North Entrance at Gardiner and 26 from the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City
Highlights
Next to the Lamar Valley, the park's best wildlife watchingEnd of a two-mile dirt road; genuinely quietSlough Creek Trail starts near the campgroundKnown fly-fishing water on Slough CreekOpen summer only
Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Summer only, and 16 sites next to the Lamar Valley make this one of the hardest reservations in the entire park. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
How many campsites does Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park have?+
Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park has 16 campsites, including Standard (no hookups).
How far in advance should I book Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park?+
Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park?+
Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park for cancellations and checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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