About Slough Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 16
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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
Bruce P
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #8, Loop: A
Quiet and peaceful campground near some of the best wildlife viewing in North America.
Lara H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #7, Loop: A
Very beautiful campground by a stream and surrounded by beautiful untouched landscape. This is a more remote campground but there were still enough people camping there to make us feel safe at night in a tent (at first I was a bit scared of getting a visit from bears lol)
Charles S
VerifiedAugust 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #2, Loop: A
Slough Creek is not for everybody, but it's just perfect for the one's who it is for. Located just outside the Lamar Valley, this campground is the closest for animal watching and world class fly fishing. The campground is 2.5 miles off the main road down a gravel road. Early in the season, the wolves den with their pups in the hills to the west. They can be seen often in the early morning and late evening. While staying here, we saw otters in the creek (bigger than I expected), lots of wolves, lots of bears, and lots of buffalo. The campground is located at the confluence of Slough Creek and Buffalo Fork Creek. The fishing is excellent all up and down this creek. The campground is basic, but with the creek and animals, it can't be beat. There are only 16 sites, with three pit toilets and 2 hand water pumps. The pit toilets are immaculate. There are multiple sites that will take larger RVs, but no power and no generators allowed. Solar highly recommended. The camp hosts are great. They can and will answer most of your questions. Bears do frequent the area around the campground, so bear safety precautions (no food, utensils, grills, ice chests left out) are a must. This is one of the only campgrounds with good cell coverage. Verizon works best, but AT&T also works. We visited here in the summer and will definitely come again.
Charles S
VerifiedAugust 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #2, Loop: A
Slough Creek is not for everybody, but it's just perfect for the one's who it is for. Located just outside the Lamar Valley, this campground is the closest for animal watching and world class fly fishing. The campground is 2.5 miles off the main road down a gravel road. Early in the season, the wolves den with their pups in the hills to the west. They can be seen often in the early morning and late evening. While staying here, we saw otters in the creek (bigger than I expected), lots of wolves, lots of bears, and lots of buffalo. The campground is located at the confluence of Slough Creek and Buffalo Fork Creek. The fishing is excellent all up and down this creek. The campground is basic, but with the creek and animals, it can't be beat. There are only 16 sites, with three pit toilets and 2 hand water pumps. The pit toilets are immaculate. There are multiple sites that will take larger RVs, but no power and no generators allowed. Solar highly recommended. The camp hosts are great. They can and will answer most of your questions. Bears do frequent the area around the campground, so bear safety precautions (no food, utensils, grills, ice chests left out) are a must. This is one of the only campgrounds with good cell coverage. Verizon works best, but AT&T also works. We visited here in the summer and will definitely come again.
Tracy G
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #8, Loop: A
We stayed at Slough Creek campground for one night during our trip to Yellowstone. The camp host was welcoming and knowledgeable about local wildlife. Unfortunately we didn't see any animals (except for prairie dogs) at the campground but we did see wolves, pronghorn, mountain goats, buffalo, and a bear farther down the road in Lamar Valley. Site #8 had a few trees that provided afternoon shade and a good spot to pitch our tent. The campground had vault toilets that were the cleanest we saw anywhere. The water pump was very close to our site (an initial concern because of its proximity but it didn't end up being a problem because of low traffic). The campground was incredibly quiet and peaceful. We definitely hope to stay here again next time we visit Yellowstone.
Tracy G
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #8, Loop: A
We stayed at Slough Creek campground for one night during our trip to Yellowstone. The camp host was welcoming and knowledgeable about local wildlife. Unfortunately we didn't see any animals (except for prairie dogs) at the campground but we did see wolves, pronghorn, mountain goats, buffalo, and a bear farther down the road in Lamar Valley. Site #8 had a few trees that provided afternoon shade and a good spot to pitch our tent. The campground had vault toilets that were the cleanest we saw anywhere. The water pump was very close to our site (an initial concern because of its proximity but it didn't end up being a problem because of low traffic). The campground was incredibly quiet and peaceful. We definitely hope to stay here again next time we visit Yellowstone.
Erik V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #15, Loop: A
Great place for kids with lots of wildlife coming through camp.
Erik V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #15, Loop: A
Great place for kids with lots of wildlife coming through camp.
Brian S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #13, Loop: A
Beautiful, quiet, extremely clean
Brian S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #13, Loop: A
Beautiful, quiet, extremely clean
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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