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CLOSED ALL OF 2022 according to NPS website.
This campground–elevation 7,500 feet (2,286 m)–is located near a large open meadow, which provides opportunity for wildlife viewing. Bison frequently walk through the campground. Most sites are shaded by lodgepole pine. The Museum of the National Park Ranger is a quick walk from the campground, as are Norris Geyser Basin Museum and Norris Geyser Basin--the hottest and most changeable thermal area in Yellowstone. This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service. Overnight camping or parking is only allowed in designated campgrounds or campsites. Campsite occupancy is limited to six people per site. Checkout time is 10 am. Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day, and 30 days for the rest of the year. There is no stay limit at the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Unless posted otherwise, wood and charcoal fires are permitted in all campgrounds except the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Propane grills and stoves are usually unaffected by fire restrictions. All odorous items that may attract bears, including food, cooking gear, toiletries, and garbage, must be kept secured when not in use. Bear-proof storage boxes are available at many campsites. Where permitted, generators may only be operated from 8 am to 8 pm (60 dB limit). Generators are not permitted at Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, or Tower Fall.
From town: Go 1 mi N on Grand Loop Rd.
Nightly feeInteragency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.Cost: $25.00
Hiker/bicyclist Nightly FeeThis is the per-person cost for a hiker/bicyclist campsite for one night.Cost: $10.00
Nice sites near the Gibbon. We were there in 2016 when a teenager went went off the trail and fell through the crust dying instantly. The family was brought to the ranger station here. I woke up in the middle of the night and took these....
I would give more stars except the is no TP and the sink is constantly clogged. If I wanted to go backpacking and clean my pots with a water bottle I would have hiked. If you are reading this far you know this is a centrally located, first come first serve, beautiful place.
This is a first come, first served campground, but we'll worth the risk! The camp sites are larger and more spread out than Canyon's reservation sites. Each campsite has its own fire ring, table and food storage box. The sites in loop A are right on the Gibbon river and the views are amazing.
Nice campground. We stayed three nights and had a very comfortable time.
We arrived at 6am in late July and joined the line to get a pitch which is the way it works. We did feel that compared with other sites the process of getting everyone allocated a pitch was not as slick as it could have been. Other sites allow you to sit in line in the warmth of your car or to establish your place on a list and return later when pitches are vacated. Here you had to stand in the morning cold until a pitch became available which can be a long process. People have until 11am to vacate or renew.
The walk to the geothermal area of Norris Basin is just one mile from this camground along a pleasant trail and is highly recommended.
Beautiful walk in site near the river. Loop A W-1 Doesnt really have proper trees to put up a tarp and slightly on a hill. Rained the duration we camped here and ultimately got rained out. Buffalo frequent the open meadow and even saw trumpeter swans. Fire pit and table on site. Firewood is 7.99 a bundle. Ice also sold here.
