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Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park
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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Campsite Types
Standard (no hookups)
16 sites
No hookups · tents and small RVsRV OKTent OK
Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
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Guide to Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park
Best Campsites
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 the moment they open.
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?+
Slough Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
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 emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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