Summary
Located near Yellowstone National Park, it offers easy access to popular attractions like Lamar Valley, the Lamar River, and the Petrified Tree. The campground accommodates both tents and RVs, with amenities like fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets. The campsite is first-come-first-serve, with only fourteen campsites available, so early arrival is recommended. The best time to visit is in the summer months, with temperatures averaging in the mid-70s during the day and low 40s at night. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching in the nearby areas. Overall, Lower Slough Creek Camping Area is a peaceful and natural getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Lower Slough Creek
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Hornaday Creek
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Slough Creek
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Upper Slough Ck Stock S.
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Elk Tongue
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Upper Slough Creek Stock N
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
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.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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TOWER FALLS RS - COOP
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0" |
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NOHRSC NORTHEAST ENTRANCE
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0" |
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NORTHEAST ENTRANCE
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0" |
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FISHER CREEK
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16" |
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NOHRSC WHITE MILL
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13" |
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NOHRSC MONUMENT PEAK
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13" |
River Runs
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Begins Above Slough Creek Campground, Located On A Secondary Spur Road To The Park'S Main Road To The Confluence With Lamar River
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The Headwaters To Ends Above Slough Creek Campground, Located On A Secondary Spur Road To The Park'S Main Road
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The Confluence With Soda Butte Creek To The Confluence With The Yellowstone River
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Begins 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Northern Park Boundary
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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
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Northeast Yellowstone National Park Boundary, Near Cooke City To The Confluence With Lamar River