About Slough Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (194)
What Guests Are Saying
Slough Creek Campground is praised for its stunning location near wildlife and scenic views, with friendly and helpful campground hosts enhancing the experience. Visitors appreciate the quiet, remote atmosphere and opportunities for wildlife viewing, including bears and bison. The main drawbacks mentioned include difficulty in securing reservations and close proximity of some sites, but many agree that the natural beauty and unique experience make it a worthwhile destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Slough Creek Campground is praised for its stunning location near wildlife and scenic views, with friendly and helpful campground hosts enhancing the experience. Visitors appreciate the quiet, remote atmosphere and opportunities for wildlife viewing, including bears and bison. The main drawbacks mentioned include difficulty in securing reservations and close proximity of some sites, but many agree that the natural beauty and unique experience make it a worthwhile destination.
Review Summary
Zachary R
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #4, Loop: A
Looking for a car campground that feels a little more like the backcountry? This is the spot. A few miles down a bumpy, pothole ridden, dirt road and you’ll hit pay dirt. Farther away from the crowds, this campground boasts scenic views, lulling sounds of the creek, stellar views of the Milky Way, and we even got treated to nature’s alarm clock one morning: a whole bison herd stomping and grunting through the campsite at 0600! Perfect location for an early start for prime wildlife watching in the Lamar Valley.
No potable water at the moment, so fill up before you come.
Zachary R
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #4, Loop: A
Looking for a car campground that feels a little more like the backcountry? This is the spot. A few miles down a bumpy, pothole ridden, dirt road and you’ll hit pay dirt. Farther away from the crowds, this campground boasts scenic views, lulling sounds of the creek, stellar views of the Milky Way, and we even got treated to nature’s alarm clock one morning: a whole bison herd stomping and grunting through the campsite at 0600! Perfect location for an early start for prime wildlife watching in the Lamar Valley.
No potable water at the moment, so fill up before you come.
Christine B
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #2, Loop: A
This is truly a remote campground and a very nice change inside the park. I hope to return some day.
Christine B
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #2, Loop: A
This is truly a remote campground and a very nice change inside the park. I hope to return some day.
Lindsey A
September 5, 2023
Great site, not overcrowded so feels like you are there alone. Clean vault toilets.
Lindsey A
September 5, 2023
Great site, not overcrowded so feels like you are there alone. Clean vault toilets.
Matt B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #6, Loop: A
Amazing campsite and hosts. Long dirt road into the campground, but worth it. Not much privacy from the sites on either side, but you're right on Slough Creek, which makes up for it. The view from the site is incredible. Easy to set up tent. Dedicated bear box (which is important -- we saw buffalo wandering through the campground). About equal distance to two vault toilets. No running water in the campground. Virtually no shade at this site, if that's important to you.
Jeff C
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #4, Loop: A
The hosts were very nice and helpful. The site was well-maintained, close to the trash/recycling and (non-potable) water. Site A4 is directly next to A5 and it's a bit of a walk to the bathrooms, so there are definitely better sites at the campground, but overall it was completely fine. For anglers: I caught a couple small rainbows (which are non-native and must be killed) walking upstream from the campground. You need to drive about two minutes back down the road to access the trailhead for the upper meadows of Slough Creek (you could walk, but the hike itself is long enough...)
Dallas M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #10, Loop: A
Water pumps were not working.
Matt B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #6, Loop: A
Amazing campsite and hosts. Long dirt road into the campground, but worth it. Not much privacy from the sites on either side, but you're right on Slough Creek, which makes up for it. The view from the site is incredible. Easy to set up tent. Dedicated bear box (which is important -- we saw buffalo wandering through the campground). About equal distance to two vault toilets. No running water in the campground. Virtually no shade at this site, if that's important to you.
Location Slough Creek Campground
Address:
Yellowstone National Park, Campgrounds, Po Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY, 82190
United States
Slough Creek Campground is accessible via US Highway 191, which is approximately 25 miles to the west. The campground is located within Yellowstone National Park, and access is primarily through park roads.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.9488 / -110.307
Elevation: 1908 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Slough Creek Campground is managed by the park. If you are looking for 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 Camping web page.
- RV or Camper Unit Delivery Prohibited. The delivery or pick-up of out-of-park RVs or other camper unit rentals is prohibited.
- Notify the Campground of Late Arrivals. To notify campground of late arrival or cancellation please call 307-344-2289
- Parking & Vehicle Length Limits. All wheeled vehicles including trailers and motorcycles must be parked on parking pads or established roadways, so as not to block or restrict traffic in campgrounds. This campground has a very tight turnaround - vehicles longer than 25 ft (7.6 m) are not recommended.
- Maximum Campsite Occupancy. Maximum occupancy is six people per site. Camp only in designated sites. Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day and to 30 days the rest of the year parkwide. The 44-day camping limit includes both concession- and park-operated campgrounds.
- Wildlife/Bear Regulations. • Keep all food and related items - beverages, cooking utensils, stoves, pet food and, empty or full, food and beverage containers such as coolers, ice chests, and water jugs - locked inside your vehicle or stored in a food storage box, unless in immediate use. Bear resistant food containers must be kept in a vehicle, in a hard-sided camping unit, or in a food storage box. • All trash and garbage must be disposed of in the provided bear-proof trash cans. Do not leave food related trash or garbage unattended. • Washing dishes or clothing at campground hydrants or spigots is prohibited. Carry all dishwater/wastewater to the restroom toilet for disposal.
- Campfires and Firewood. Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. Campfires are permitted only in established fire grates. Fires must be attended at all times. Only dead, down, and detached wood may be gathered. Wood should not extend outside the fire grate perimeter. Do not break limbs off of standing trees, living or dead. Drown campfires thoroughly with water to make sure they are completely out. NOTE: Wood and charcoal fires may be subject to special restrictions due to fire danger. Restrictions will be listed on campground information boards and on the Current Conditions web page. Propane grills and stoves are not usually affected by fire restrictions.
- Quiet hours are strictly enforced. No loud audio devices or other noise disturbances will be allowed during this time. Generators are prohibited in Slough Creek Campground.
- Stay on Boardwalks and Trails. All travel in thermal areas is restricted to NPS designated trails and boardwalks.
- Fishing. To fish within the park, people 16 years of age and older are required to purchase and carry on their person a Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit (you may purchase in advance). To learn more about fishing regulations, visit the park's Catch a Fish web page.
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