Located at the end of a two-mile dirt road, best suited for tents and small RVs. Plenty of hiking and fishing opportunities.
Assess first for RVs.
National Park camping is the cathedral experience—crowded in peak season, reserved far in advance, and worth the planning. Food-storage orders are strict, and walk-up nights are scarce when the parks fill.
Nearest town: Cooke City MT. Elevation about 6250 feet.
Campground snapshot
- Agency / unit: NPS — Yellowstone National Park
- Sites: 16
- Type: Tent/RV
- Fee range: $20
- Season: June 15 - October 12
- Reservations: Recreation.gov
- Access road: Dirt
- Max RV length: 30 ft
- Best for: Lamar Valley wolf watching
Amenities
Accessible sites, Vault toilets
How to book
Book early through Recreation.gov. Glacier and Yellowstone gateway nights fill months ahead; smaller primitive loops still need a firm plan for arrival day. Official listing: www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/sloughcreekcg.htm.
Bear country & campcraft
This stop sits in classic Montana bear country. Store all attractants—food, trash, toiletries, cookware, and pet food—in a hard-sided vehicle, an IGBC-approved container, a provided bear box, or a proper hang. Never bring food or cooking clothes into the tent.
Campfires belong only in provided metal rings when restrictions allow. Drown, stir, and feel the ashes with the back of your hand before leaving or sleeping. In Stage II restrictions, open fires are banned even in developed sites—use a shut-off stove only.
Follow Leave No Trace: camp on durable surfaces, pack out everything you pack in, and leave the site cleaner than you found it.
Plan the rest of the trip
- Camping reference: reservations, bears, and fire rules
- Open this stop on the Backroads Guided Trails map
- Campgrounds directory
Visitor Access
- Nearest town: Cooke City MT
- Focus: National Park
- Coordinates: 44.9331, -110.3333
- Road note: Dirt
- Access note: Confirm road conditions, water availability, and fire restrictions before arrival. Mountain weather can drop below freezing even in midsummer.
- Legal reminder: Follow agency food-storage orders, stay within designated sites in developed camps, and respect private land and tribal boundaries.