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, 2:25 pm (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 60 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups, flush toilets or showers. Listed for rigs up to 60 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, 2:25 pm (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
- 17
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 60 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 6,263 ft
- Open season
- The campground is typically only open during summer and early 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 · 44.94885, -110.30688 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Tower Fall Campground 5.8 mi straight-line
- Pebble Creek Campground 9.7 mi straight-line
- Canyon Campground 17.2 mi straight-line
- Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone) 19.0 mi straight-line
- Indian Creek Campground (WY) 21.4 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
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 Lamar Rs - 5.1 mi away, station at 6,575 ft - 312 ft higher than the campground (6,263 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 1 | 1.10 |
| Feb | 31 | 5 | 1.09 |
| Mar | 40 | 13 | 1.10 |
| Apr | 50 | 24 | 1.42 |
| May | 60 | 32 | 2.22 |
| Jun | 69 | 37 | 2.46 |
| Jul | 82 | 42 | 1.48 |
| Aug | 80 | 39 | 1.31 |
| Sep | 71 | 33 | 1.47 |
| Oct | 54 | 26 | 1.61 |
| Nov | 38 | 13 | 1.49 |
| Dec | 27 | 3 | 1.21 |
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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.