Yellowstone National Park, Montana · Park County · Campground
Overview Starting Tuesday April 15th, the Mammoth Campground is open and reservations are required. For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay, Canyon, Madison, and Grant Village campgrounds), please visit the Yellowstone National Park Lodges Camp…
Overview Starting Tuesday April 15th, the Mammoth Campground is open and reservations are required. For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay, Canyon, Madison, and Grant Village campgrounds), please visit the Yellowstone National Park Lodges Camping website. Recreation There are many recreational opportunities in the Mammoth Hot Springs and the North area. Visit these pages to learn more:Boating Fishing Hiking Photography & Wildlife Watching Explore the boardwalks above Mammoth Hot Springs to view the the steaming Hydrothermal Features or take a drive around the vibrant travertine terraces. Explore in Winter. Ski or snowshoe among the whiffs of sulfur along the Upper Terraces. Explore the historic Fort Yellowstone area. Visit the park's Mammoth & Hot Springs North web page to learn more. Facilities Mammoth Campground offers: 82 campsites Some Cell Phone Reception Food Storage Lockers Trash/Recycling Collection Amphitheater - Seasonal Staff or Volunteer Host On Site - Seasonal Potable Water spigots Flush Toilets - year round There are no showers at the campground Natural Features The Mammoth Campground is in a high sagebrush steppe, scattered juniper and Douglas fir trees provide shade during hot summer months. Wildlife including elk, bison, pronghorn, and mule deer frequent the Mammoth Hot Springs and the North area of the park, depending on the season. The road from the North Entrance to the Mammoth Campground winds up the Gardner River canyon, past crumbling walls of sandstone and ancient mudflows. The vegetation is much thicker in the canyon than on the open prairie down below, the common trees being Rocky Mountain juniper, cottonwood, and Douglas-fir. Low-growing willows also crowd the river's edge in the flatter, flood-prone sections of the canyon. Watch for wildlife, which varies by the season. Eagles, osprey, dippers, and kingfishers can be spotted along the river, while bighorn sheep c
Photos
Mammoth Campground winter roads, looking north — NPS PhotoMammoth Campground Site 70 in winter — T. Mathews/NPSMammoth campsite 6 under snow — NPS / Neal HerbertTents pitched at the Mammoth Campground — NPS Photo (Neal Herbert)Mammoth Campground Site 72 in winter — T. Mathews/NPSA view of junipers and sagebrush behind a yellow tent at campsite 3 — NPS photoMammoth Campground winter roads, looking south — NPSTall junipers frame Mammoth Campground, campsite 58 — NPS photoMammoth Campground Site 70 in summer — NPS photoMammoth Campground office and restroom — NPS PhotoMammoth facing east to a bluff from campsite 2 — NPS Photo (Neal Herbert)A view of the landscape looking north from Mammoth Campground, Site 44 — NPS photo
How to Get There
The Mammoth Campground is located in the Mammoth Hot Springs area in the Northen section of the park, five miles from the park's North Entrance near Gardiner, MT. Visit the park's website for more information including directions and maps: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/directions.htm
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Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)
Heading to Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)?
No central reservation system listed for Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/247571) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)?
Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone) has 87 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)?
The Mammoth Campground is located in the Mammoth Hot Springs area in the Northen section of the park, five miles from the park's North Entrance near Gardiner, MT. Visit the park's website for more information including directions and maps: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/directions.htm
How do I contact Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)?
You can reach the park at phone: 307-344-2107 or email: [email protected].
