Yellowstone Camp campground
Yellowstone Camp
The campground offers a range of amenities for visitors, including clean restrooms, showers, fire pits, picnic tables, and electrical hookups. The campsite is available for both reservation and first-come-first-serve visitors, with a total of 100 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that Yellowstone National Park is home to over 10,000 geothermal features, including geysers, hot springs, and mud pots. The park is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk.
The best time of year to visit Yellowstone Camp is during the summer months, between June and August, when temperatures average between 70°F and 80°F. However, visitors should be prepared for occasional thunderstorms and cooler temperatures at night.
Overall, Yellowstone Camp offers visitors an unforgettable camping experience, surrounded by breathtaking views and access to some of the country's most notable national parks and forests.
What's on-site at Yellowstone Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Yellowstone Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad News Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Black Bear | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Gird Point Lookout | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Crystal Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hannon Memorial Fas | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Yellowstone Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot River Near Darby Mt | 1,910 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Rock Cr Nr Philipsburg Mt | 262 cfs | → |
| Bitterroot River At Bell Crossing Nr Victor Mt | 2,960 cfs | → |
| West Fork Bitterroot River Nr Conner Mt | 641 cfs | → |
| Flint Creek Near Southern Cross Mt | 31 cfs | → |
| Big Hole River Bl Mudd Cr Nr Wisdom Mt | 742 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Yellowstone Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Daly Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Skalkaho Summit | 13.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Skalkaho Summit | 13.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hamilton 9.2 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Twelvemile Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Blodgett Park
- Lolo National Forest
- Fort Owen State Park
- Wilderness Anaconda Pintler
- Wilderness Welcome Creek
- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
Boat launches
- Old Darby Road Ravalli County
- Darby Boat Ramp
- Rocky Mountain Road Ravalli County
- Lake Como Road Ravalli County
- Applebury Boating Site
Fishing spots
- Burnt Fork Lake
- Blodgett Creek
- Burnt Fork Bitterroot River
- Comers Point Fishing Access
- Sunnyside Fishing Access
- Badger Bay Fishing Access
Paddle runs
- Lick Creek Bridge, Sec. 18, T4n, R21w To Bear Creek Pass, Sec. 5, T4n, R23w And Twin Lakes Dam, Sec. 29, T5n, R23w
- West Side Blodgett Campground, Sec. 17, T6n, R21w To Bitterroot Forest Boundary, Sec. 17, T6n, R21w
- S-B Boundary, Sec. 17, T6n, R21w To Westside Of Blodgett Campground, Sec. 17, T6n, R22w
- Rock Creek
- Blodgett Lake Dam, Sec. 27, T6n, R23w To S-B Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 17, T6n, R21w
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Yellowstone Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Yellowstone Camp
Can I make reservations at Yellowstone Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Yellowstone Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Yellowstone Camp.