Fern Lake campground
Fern Lake
What's on-site at Fern Lake
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 Fern Lake, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5b1 Broad Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| 5b1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Upper Broad Creek | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| 5b2 Broad View | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wapiti Junction | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Fern Lake -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone River At Yellowstone Lk Outlet Ynp | 2,320 cfs | → |
| Lamar River Nr Tower Falls Ranger Station Ynp | 4,610 cfs | → |
| Tantalus Creek At Norris Junction | 3 cfs | → |
| Soda Butte Cr At Park Bndry At Silver Gate | 429 cfs | → |
| Boiling River At Mammoth | 25 cfs | → |
| Gibbon River At Madison Jct | 103 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Fern Lake -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Canyon Snotel | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Sylvan Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Sylvan Lake Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Sylvan Road | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Parker Peak Snotel | 10.0 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.
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- The Mushpots
- Mud Pots
- Inkpot Spring
- Point Sublime
- Fishing Bridge Museum
- Fishing Bridge Visitor Center
Paddle runs
- Outlet Of Yellowstone Lake At Fishing Bridge To Lower Falls
- Lower Falls To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Enternace Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt
- The Confluence With Soda Butte Creek To The Confluence With The Yellowstone River
- The Headwaters, In The Washburn Range To Ends Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades
- Begins Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades To The Confluence With Firehole River
- Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Ends 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt
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 Fern Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Fern Lake
Can I make reservations at Fern Lake?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
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 Fern Lake?
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 Fern Lake.