Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Important National Park Service alert
Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion
The parking lot, boardwalk, and Firehole River at Biscuit Basin, located north of Old Faithful, is closed to all travel until further notice due to the possibility of another event at the site of a hydrothermal explosion that occurred July 23, 2024.
Park Closure · updated Jul 1, 2026 · Official notice
Checked Oct 26, 11:25 am (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
- Fee per night$20
- SeasonSee dates below
- RV length (some sites)Up to 49 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups, flush toilets or showers. Listed for rigs up to 49 ft.
1 National Park Service notice for the park (not specific to this campground)
Stay Away From Bull Elk
Bull elk are fast and unpredictable this time of year and can seriously injure people. If an elk charges, run. In addition to staying at least 25 yards (23 m) away from elk and bison, always stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves.
Caution · updated Aug 26, 2026 · Official notice
Checked Oct 26, 11:25 am (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers No
- Dump station No
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 73
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 49 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 7,307 ft
- Open season
- The campground is typically only open summer and fall. Checkout time is 10 am. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 25, 2026)
Check current dates and closures on the official page. - Phone
- (307) 344-2107 (campground or managing office)
- Listed fees
- $20.00 per site per night - Nightly Fee
Official fee information
Nightly Fee: $20.00 - Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 44.88702, -110.73607 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone) 6.3 mi straight-line
- Norris Campground 10.5 mi straight-line
- Canyon Campground 16.1 mi straight-line
- Tower Fall Campground 17.0 mi straight-line
- Madison Campground 17.8 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Located about eight miles (13 km) south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, Indian Creek Campground-elevation 7,300 feet (2225 m)-sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The area offers easy access to fishing and hiking. The campground is away from the main road and provides a quieter, more primitive, experience than many other locations.
For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay, Canyon, Madison, and Grant Village campgrounds), please visit the Yellowstone National Park Lodges website.
Recreation
Visit the Fishing, Hiking, and/or Photography & Wildlife Watching web pages for ideas of things you can do. The Bighorn Pass trailhead is on the entrance road to the campground.
Facilities
Indian Creek Campground offers 70 campsites. A registration office and information board is situated at the entrance of the campground. This campground has an amphitheater and the Bighorn Pass trailhead.
Natural Features
Highlights in the Mammoth Hot Springs and the North area include Obsidian Creek and the Gardner River, Big Horn Pass Trail, Sheepeater Cliff picnic area, and Willow Park to Watch Wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
Bighorn Pass trailhead
Sheepeaters Cliff picnic area
Rustic Falls
Apollonaris Spring
Obsidian Cliff
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station W Yellowstone Gateway - 23.6 mi away, station at 6,679 ft - 628 ft lower than the campground (7,307 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 0 | 2.28 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 2.06 |
| Mar | 40 | 9 | 2.17 |
| Apr | 48 | 21 | 2.31 |
| May | 59 | 28 | 2.70 |
| Jun | 68 | 34 | 2.49 |
| Jul | 80 | 39 | 1.30 |
| Aug | 78 | 36 | 1.39 |
| Sep | 68 | 30 | 1.69 |
| Oct | 51 | 21 | 1.92 |
| Nov | 36 | 11 | 2.61 |
| Dec | 26 | 3 | 3.05 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Aug 19, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Aug 19, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Aug 19, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Aug 19, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Aug 19, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Aug 19, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Aug 19, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Aug 19, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Aug 19, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.