Mammoth Hot Springs Campground
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
| Address: | Mammoth Campground, N Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA |
| GPS: |
44°58'34.4"N 110°41'37.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
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Mammoth Hot Springs Campground is the only campground in Yellowstone that is open to campers year-round. Campsites cannot be reserved and are available on a first come first served basis. It is located 5 miles into Yellowstone National Park from the North Entrance near the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces.
The campground has 85 campsites that are available for tent and RV campers. RV parking lengths are 60 feet in the summer and 30 feet in the winter. There are no hookups or dumpsites in the campsite. The closest dumpsite is 5 miles away, just outside the park. Generators are available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for campers to use.
Mammoth Hot Springs Campground has restrooms available for campers with flushing toilets as well as restrooms with vault toilets. Showers are not available directly in the campsite, but there are showers in the Mammoth Hot Springs area that campers can use.
Because of its location the Mammoth Hot Springs Campground is a wonderful place to stay for a trip to Yellowstone. It is a great central base for visiting Mammoth Hot Springs and Yellowstone’s other unique attractions. Campers can also enjoy hiking and fishing in the surrounding area where several fishing holes and hiking trails can be found.
More Information
Yellowstone National Park Itinerary
This Yellowstone National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Yellowstone National Park.
https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/yellowstone-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diinMammoth Campground - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Mammoth Campground, elevation 6,200 feet (1,889 m), is Yellowstone’s only campground that is open year-round.
https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/mammothhscg.htmMammoth Campground: Yellowstone Camping
Yellowstone National Park camping - Mammoth Campground. Reservations and information to help you plan your visit.
https://www.yellowstoneparknet.com/park_campgrounds/mammoth_campground.php
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
- Head northeast on US-89 N toward Stable StToll road(0.1 mi)
- Turn right to stay on US-89 NToll road(0.6 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
Other Arenas Nearby
Lava Creek Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
0.1 miles SEA 4.2-mile hike along scenic Lava Creek to the 60-foot tiered Undine Falls, with distant Mammoth Hot Springs views, meadows, Mount Everts, and frequent elk and bison sightings.
Hike
Mammoth/Gardiner Back Road
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
0.4 miles WThe only road open into Yellowstone in winter runs from Gardiner, Montana through park headquarters at Mammoth Hot Springs and east to Silver Gate and Cooke City.
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.1-5.3 mi
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park
0.5 miles WColorful limestone terraces covered in glistening hot-spring water, a 1-mile boardwalk with 300 feet of elevation, elk in the parking lot, and an easy family-friendly loop — Yellowstone's showiest geology.
Camp, Hike 5.3 mi
Beaver Ponds Trail
Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park
0.5 miles WA 5-mile loop above Mammoth Hot Springs with beaver ponds of varying sizes, elk, wildflowers, birds, and occasional bear sightings — a perfect morning or evening hike.
Hike 8.1 mi
Sepulcher Mountain Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
0.6 miles WAn 11-mile loop from Mammoth Hot Springs to the 9,652-foot peak of Sepulcher Mountain, passing colorful meadows, aspen forests, and stunning views of Electric Peak — with frequent bighorn, moose, and grizzly sightings.
Hike
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
1.1 miles NWhere a hot spring pours into the Gardner River in Yellowstone, warm soaking awaits — but never enter the scalding upstream runoff channel, which reaches 113–140°F. Check with a ranger first.
Hot Springs, Swim 2.0 mi
Snow Pass Trail
Yellowstone National Park Wyoming
1.5 miles SWA moderately difficult 2.4-mile out-and-back with 700 feet of gain near Mammoth Hot Springs, passing impressive boulder hoodoos and ending at a secluded mountain valley — hike in groups and carry bear spray.
Backpack, Hike 7.9 mi
Rescue Creek Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
2.9 miles NA level, well-marked 8-mile point-to-point hike across the Montana-Wyoming border through colorful grasslands near Yellowstone, with frequent bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and elk sightings.
Hike 4.0 mi
Bunsen Peak Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
3.5 miles SWA moderately difficult 4.6-mile hike to Bunsen Peak with a 1,300-foot climb and sweeping views of Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces, Swan Lake Flats, and the Gallatin Mountains.
Hike 7.8 mi
Osprey Falls Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
3.5 miles SWAn 8-mile out-and-back near Mammoth Hot Springs hiking green meadows and burned forest to the rim of Sheepeater Canyon and a breathtaking 150-foot waterfall on the Gardner River.
Hike 8.4 mi
Bunsen Peak Loop Bike Trail
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
3.5 miles SWA challenging 10-mile mountain bike loop around Bunsen Peak in Yellowstone with 1,120 feet of elevation gain, sharp switchbacks, and frequent sightings of bears, elk, and bison.
Mountain Bike 3.8 mi
Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike Trail
Gardiner, Montana
4.0 miles NAn 8-mile out-and-back bike trail along the Yellowstone River on an old railroad bed near the North Entrance of Yellowstone, with mountain, plain, and river scenery — and frequent wildlife sightings.
Mountain Bike
Coyote Creek Trail
Gardiner, Montana
4.1 miles NEnear Gardiner, Montana
0.8 mi
Wraith Falls Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
4.2 miles SEA less-than-a-mile family-friendly hike near Mammoth Hot Springs to the unique fan-shaped 79-foot Wraith Falls — open year-round and easy for all skill levels.
Hike 7.4 mi
Blacktail Deer Creek to Yellowstone River Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
5.1 miles EA 7-mile out-and-back trail dropping through green fields and boulder formations to waterfall views along the Yellowstone River, with a suspension bridge connecting onward trails.
Hike
Forces of the Northern Range
Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park
6.3 miles EA half-mile boardwalk on Yellowstone's Blacktail Deer Plateau with mountain peak displays, a wildlife primer, and a view-packed introduction to the Northern Range's forces of nature.
Hike
Indian Creek Campground Yellowstone
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
6.9 miles SIndian Creek Campground is a quiet, wooded, tent-friendly Yellowstone campground near Mammoth Hot Springs, big on wildlife and peace.
Camp
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
12.8 miles EA suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River leads to sandy creek-side beaches and a mild backcountry trail past Yellowstone's largest granite slab — great for all ages.
Camp, Hike, Swim 2.4 mi
Lost Lake Trail
Tower Junction, Yellowstone National Park
14.0 miles EAn easy 2.8-mile loop behind Roosevelt Lodge, winding through forest, meadows, and along the shores of Lost Lake — open year-round and finishable in under two hours.
Hike 8.2 mi
Garnet Hill Trail
Tower Junction, Yellowstone National Park
14.3 miles EA 7.6-mile loop through Yellowstone meadows, sagebrush, and riverside forest with exceptional wildlife — wolves, bears, bison, moose, elk, and badgers all roam this area.
HikeNearby Campsites
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park
0.5 miles WColorful limestone terraces covered in glistening hot-spring water, a 1-mile boardwalk with 300 feet of elevation, elk in the parking lot, and an easy family-friendly loop — Yellowstone's showiest geology.
Camp, Hike
Indian Creek Campground Yellowstone
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
6.9 miles SIndian Creek Campground is a quiet, wooded, tent-friendly Yellowstone campground near Mammoth Hot Springs, big on wildlife and peace.
Camp
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
12.8 miles EA suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River leads to sandy creek-side beaches and a mild backcountry trail past Yellowstone's largest granite slab — great for all ages.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Tower Falls
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Camp, Hike
Norris Campground
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Camp 0.8-3.8 mi
Little Gibbon Falls
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18.5 miles SA family-friendly 4.5-mile Yellowstone loop reaches fishing and swimming spots along Gibbon Creek, with kid-safe trail, canoeing options, and bearspray-worthy backcountry feel.
Camp, Canoe, Hike
Slough Creek Campground
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Camp
Canyon Campground
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Camp
Madison Campground
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Camp
Pebble Creek Campground
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Camp
Fishing Bridge RV Campground
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Camp
Bridge Bay
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Camp 14.8 mi
Biscuit Basin to Fairy Falls and Firehole Meadows
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Backpack, Camp, Hike
Grant Village
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Big Springs
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Camp, Hike
Wade Lake
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Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 6.9 mi
Heart Lake Trail
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Backpack, Camp, Hike, Hot Springs
Upper Coffee Pot Campground
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Camp, Canoe 0.1 mi
Lewis Lake Campground
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48.1 miles SYellowstone's third-largest lake draws canoeists, kayakers, and serious anglers, with a quiet campground open mid-June through early November on a first-come basis.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak
