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.
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- 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)
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