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we are traveling to Yellowstone National Park in mid-June. We will be tent camping for four nights. What are the âbestâ campgrounds in the park? We judge on the following criteria: not crowded; private; best scenery; close to areas of interest; wildlife, etc...
if you have any pictures from your stays, that would be very helpful!
also - we are montana natives and will be coming from Missoula, so we are looking for the more northern campsites.
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Camping in the park during June is going to be *very* crowded. Unless you hike into back country sites. That is the only way you are going to get a un-crowded and private campground in the park... you will probably get the best views in those areas too.
If I was you - I would camp outside the park in one of the National Forests - you will be really close to the park for trips into the park - but far more secluded - and the scenery in those areas are just as good (or better even) than at the campgrounds in the park - and they cost less to stay at...
Two of my favorite campgrounds in the area are: Fox Creek and Crazy Creek.... Beartooth Lake is just AMAZING - but is a little further away from the park - may have a couple people at the campground as well.... but you will have by far the best view I have ever seen at a campground in the area.
Camping in the park during June is going to be *very* crowded. Unless you hike into back country sites. That is the only way you are going to get a un-crowded and private campground in the park... you will probably get the best views in those areas too.
If I was you - I would camp outside the park in one of the National Forests - you will be really close to the park for trips into the park - but far more secluded - and the scenery in those areas are just as good (or better even) than at the campgrounds in the park - and they cost less to stay at...
Two of my favorite campgrounds in the area are: Fox Creek and Crazy Creek.... Beartooth Lake is just AMAZING - but is a little further away from the park - may have a couple people at the campground as well.... but you will have by far the best view I have ever seen at a campground in the area.
Heading for Yellowstone, tent camping entering south gate looking for suggestions for overnight options.?
timberghos
How hard is it to get into a first come first serve campground this time of year? Of the seven campgrounds in Yellowstone Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammonth, Norris, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek and Tower Falls. Please offer opnions.....No, not afraid of bears..... just very aware....
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I was just up in Yellowstone. Forget tenting, any camping in Yellowstone is a Walmart parking lot. I recommend the national forest campgrounds coming in from Cody or West Yellowstone. The Northeast entrance from Mt. is far better but because of Grizzlies NO TENTS. This time of year it it's hard to find a parking place let alone a campsite. US 212 from the park to Red Lodge, Mt. is one of the best scenic roads in the world. Break camp before dawn see the park and more animals before the tourist arrive. Yellowstone is very crowded with cars, RV's, people and animals.
I was just up in Yellowstone. Forget tenting, any camping in Yellowstone is a Walmart parking lot. I recommend the national forest campgrounds coming in from Cody or West Yellowstone. The Northeast entrance from Mt. is far better but because of Grizzlies NO TENTS. This time of year it it's hard to find a parking place let alone a campsite. US 212 from the park to Red Lodge, Mt. is one of the best scenic roads in the world. Break camp before dawn see the park and more animals before the tourist arrive. Yellowstone is very crowded with cars, RV's, people and animals.
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