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
Jorrit V
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #8, Loop: A
We where lucky enough to be able to stay for 3 nights at this campground. Starting our holiday we only where able to reserve 1 night at a tight spot, but because of last minute cancellations in the week before we would be arriving, and the outstanding notification for new openings, we managed to change spot and move from 1 to 3 nights! What a fantastic place it is! Nature at its finest. Nice creek (also when your site is not next to it), wildlife and very nice hosts as well. At the start of the unpaved road to it, there is a wolf-watching hotspot (with scopes but visible). So close to the serengeti of America! Compliments for the restrooms where you expect a large smell, but you don't smell anything nasty.
Jorrit V
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #8, Loop: A
We where lucky enough to be able to stay for 3 nights at this campground. Starting our holiday we only where able to reserve 1 night at a tight spot, but because of last minute cancellations in the week before we would be arriving, and the outstanding notification for new openings, we managed to change spot and move from 1 to 3 nights! What a fantastic place it is! Nature at its finest. Nice creek (also when your site is not next to it), wildlife and very nice hosts as well. At the start of the unpaved road to it, there is a wolf-watching hotspot (with scopes but visible). So close to the serengeti of America! Compliments for the restrooms where you expect a large smell, but you don't smell anything nasty.
Aaron P
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #15, Loop: A
This was the third campsite we stayed at during our out west trip from Kentucky. This was our second favorite campground simply due to its location within the park. Very isolated and was nice to have a spot away from the more popular areas. If you're looking to get up early for wildlife viewing, this is the place to stay at. The host was super friendly and nice. Gave us good recommendations. The biggest negative was how close you are to your neighbors. Some of the other sites offered a bit more privacy. It was fine for what we needed. Just sleeping our van and then getting up early for some wildlife viewing in the valley. I would definitely come here again. Didn't use the vault toilets so no observations there. No cell service but star linked worked great.
Aaron P
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #15, Loop: A
This was the third campsite we stayed at during our out west trip from Kentucky. This was our second favorite campground simply due to its location within the park. Very isolated and was nice to have a spot away from the more popular areas. If you're looking to get up early for wildlife viewing, this is the place to stay at. The host was super friendly and nice. Gave us good recommendations. The biggest negative was how close you are to your neighbors. Some of the other sites offered a bit more privacy. It was fine for what we needed. Just sleeping our van and then getting up early for some wildlife viewing in the valley. I would definitely come here again. Didn't use the vault toilets so no observations there. No cell service but star linked worked great.
Chuck F
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #10, Loop: A
Only draw back was lack of water, otherwise this is the perfect location for wildlife viewing. So hard to get a reservation in, frustrating
Chuck F
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #10, Loop: A
Only draw back was lack of water, otherwise this is the perfect location for wildlife viewing. So hard to get a reservation in, frustrating
Tarryn T
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #5, Loop: A
One of the best spots we’ve stayed, loved being next to the creek. It was windy the night we stayed though.
That said, it seemed to have by far the most bear activity of the campsites in Yellowstone. Posters all over the campground and the host came up to make sure we were near safe. Very glad to be in an RV, don’t think I’d tent camp here
Tarryn T
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #5, Loop: A
One of the best spots we’ve stayed, loved being next to the creek. It was windy the night we stayed though.
That said, it seemed to have by far the most bear activity of the campsites in Yellowstone. Posters all over the campground and the host came up to make sure we were near safe. Very glad to be in an RV, don’t think I’d tent camp here
Colton Y
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #8, Loop: A
Spent only 1 night here but it was magical. Easily the best campsite in the park and the host was very nice.
Brigitte B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: Slough Creek site #15, Loop: A
Quiet and remote campground with bison everywhere
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
