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Slough Creek Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming · Yellowstone National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Yellowstone National Park |
| Location | Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming · Yellowstone National Park · 44.94885, -110.30688 · Map |
| Sites | 16 public sites counted from the federal listing — 16 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 16 sites Water hookups at 0 of 16 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 16 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 16 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 60 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 12 sites · 30 ft: 11 sites · 35 ft: 5 sites · 40 ft: 1 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Slough Creek Campground is open in the summer only. The campground fee is $20 per night per site. |
| Check-in / out | In 10:00 AM · Out 10:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 17 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | 307-344-2107 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-19.
From the official listing
Overview Slough Creek is near some of the best wildlife watching opportunities in the park. The campground is at the end of a two mile dirt road, and best suited for tents and small RVs. There are plenty of hiking and fishing opportunities in the area, including the Slough Creek Trail which begins nearby. Nighttime offers a quiet, unimpeded view of the stars and the possibility of hearing wolves howl. Elevation: 6,250 ft (1905 m).
Recreation There are many opportunities for recreation in the Slough Creek area including hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, backpacking and photography. Visit the Tower-Roosevelt and the Northeast page on the Yellowstone National Park website to learn more.
Facilities Slough Creek Campground offers:
16 campsites Food Storage Lockers - Seasonal Trash/Recycling Collection - Seasonal Staff or Volunteer Host On Site - Seasonal Potable Water - May be available, seasonal Vault Toilets - seasonal
The campground does not have showers
Natural Features Slough Creek Campground is on the park's Northern Range, a few miles from where Slough Creek meets the Lamar River. The Lamar Valley is a major summer ground for bison and elk, which attracts predators like wolves and grizzly bears, making it an excellent place to view wildlife.
Elk, bison, deer, and pronghorn thrive in the grasslands of this area, known as the northern range. In fact, some of the largest wild herds of bison and elk in North America are found here. The northern range is critical winter habitat for these large animals, which in turn provide food for several packs of wolves. Coyotes are also common, and occasional bobcat, cougar, or red fox are reported. The gorge and cliffs between the junction and Tower Fall provide habitat for bighorn sheep, osprey, peregrine falcons, and red-tailed hawks. Both grizzly and black bears are sighted throughout the area, particularly in the spring. Black bears are more commonly seen around Tower Fall and Tower Junction. Grizzlies are sometimes seen in the Lamar Valley and on the north slopes of Mount Washburn, particularly in the spring when elk are calving. Road pullouts provide excellent places from which to watch wildlife.
The campground offers access to the Slough Creek Trail, which follows a historic wagon trail into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness beyond Yellowstone. It begins with a steep climb then descends to the first meadow. Stop and relax here or continue to the second meadow. Be alert for bears and moose. Slough Creek is a popular fishing area.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (307) 344-2289. Nearby Attractions Highlights in the area include the Slough Creek Trail, the Lamar and Yellowstone Rivers, and the Lamar Valley for wildlife viewing. For more information, visit the Yellowstone National Park's Tower–Roosevelt and the Northeast web page.
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Directions, from the listing
Slough Creek Campground is located about 7 miles from the Tower-Roosevelt junction within the park's Northern Range. It is about 30 miles from the park's North Entrance in Gardiner, MT and about 26 miles from the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City, MT. For more information, driving directions and maps, visit the park's website: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/directions.htm
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Trip Card — Slough Creek Campground
Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming · Yellowstone National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming · Yellowstone National Park |
| Fees | Slough Creek Campground is open in the summer only. The campground fee is $20 per night per site. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 60 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 16 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/259310 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.