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Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park
Tower Fall Campground sits at 6,600 feet on the north side of the steep, winding road over Dunraven Pass, 3.5 miles south of Tower-Roosevelt Junction. A short hike just outside the campground leads to the Tower Fall overlook, and the Lamar Valley, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in North America, is right next door. Roosevelt Lodge, with dining and horseback riding, is a short drive away. The campground itself is small, 31 sites tucked near the Tower General Store.
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Campsite Types
Standard (no hookups)
31 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
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Guide to Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Any site works; the whole campground is one small loop near the general store
For Tents:All 31 sites are standard nonelectric and take tents
For RVs:Small rigs only; the campground and the Dunraven Pass road favor shorter setups
When to Go
Summer. With only 31 sites next to the Lamar Valley, this is one of the hardest reservations in the park.
Tips
- →Book the moment your dates open; 31 sites go fast
- →Get to the Lamar Valley at dawn for the best wildlife viewing of the trip
- →Vault toilets only, and no showers; potable water is seasonal
- →Use the food storage lockers; black and grizzly bears are both seen in this area
Highlights
Short walk to the Tower Fall overlookNext door to the Lamar Valley for wolf, bear, and bison watchingNear the Tower General Store and Roosevelt LodgeSmall, 31-site campgroundGood base for Mount Washburn hikes
Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Summer. With only 31 sites next to the Lamar Valley, this is one of the hardest reservations in the park. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park have?+
Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park has 31 campsites, including Standard (no hookups).
How far in advance should I book Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park?+
Tower Fall 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 Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park?+
Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Tower Fall Campground — Yellowstone National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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