NPS · Yellowstone National Park · Yellowstone, WY

Indian Creek Campground

Located about eight miles (13 km) south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, Indian Creek Campground—elevation 7,300 feet (2225 m)—sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The area offers easy access to fishing and hiking. The campground is away from the main road and provides a quieter, more primitive, experience than many other locations.

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A park ranger and campground hosts in front of the rustic, log-structured Indian Creek Campground office.Indian Creek CampgroundTwo campers set up a tent at Indian Creek CampgroundA picnic table, fire pit, car parked and tent pitched under pine trees at Indian Creek Campground
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Site mix

Standard, no hookups68
Host/management5
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 49 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

68 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
Indian Creek site #4ABack-in37Gravel6 / 3Yes
Indian Creek site #5ABack-in29Gravel6 / 3Yes
Indian Creek site #6ABack-in27Gravel6 / 3Yes
Indian Creek site #7ABack-in38Gravel6 / 3Yes
Indian Creek site #8ABack-in30Paved6 / 3YesYes
Indian Creek site #9ABack-in26Gravel6 / 3Yes
Indian Creek site #11ABack-in24Gravel6 / 3Yes
Indian Creek site #12ABack-in42Gravel6 / 3Yes
Indian Creek site #13A34Gravel6 / 3Yes
Indian Creek site #14ABack-in31Gravel6 / 3Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length49 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesThe camping fee in Indian Creek Campground is $20 per night per site.
AccessibilitySites Indian Creek site #8, Indian Creek site #58 are listed accessible

Indian Creek Campground offers 70 campsites. A registration office and information board is situated at the entrance of the campground. This campground has an amphitheater and the Bighorn Pass trailhead.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Indian Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.91 inches of precipitation, 11.5 inches of snowFebruary: 0.79 inches of precipitation, 11.5 inches of snowMarch: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 10.9 inches of snowApril: 1.40 inches of precipitation, 7.8 inches of snowMay: 1.82 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowJune: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJuly: 1.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.05 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.21 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowOctober: 1.34 inches of precipitation, 4.7 inches of snowNovember: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 9.9 inches of snowDecember: 0.91 inches of precipitation, 12.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 21.7°F averageFebruary: 23.3°F averageMarch: 30.5°F averageApril: 38.0°F averageMay: 47.1°F averageJune: 55.8°F averageJuly: 64.6°F averageAugust: 63.1°F averageSeptember: 53.9°F averageOctober: 41.3°F averageNovember: 29.3°F averageDecember: 21.1°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Yellowstone Park Mammoth, 6 miles from the campground at 6,195 feet, station USC00489905 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 72 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

The Indian Creek Campground is located in the Northern section of the park, about eight miles (13 km) south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, and thirteen miles (21 km) from the park's North Entrance near Gardiner, MT. Visit the park's website to Plan Your Visit and find maps and information on Directions & Transportation.

Nearest townYellowstone, Wyoming
Coordinates44.8870° N, 110.7361° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay, Canyon, Madison, and Grant Village campgrounds), please visit the Yellowstone Natio

Charges and cancellations

Changing Reservations: There is no change fee if a visitor extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. Additionally, there is no change fee if the visitor wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a visitor wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date. Onsite staff will assist with changes or cancellations. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's approved rate including tax and applicable add-on.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Shenango Pile Rx

    47 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearParks Fly Shop ↗10.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗16 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Walk through tour of Indian Creek Campground #smokymountains #campground

Worth a stop

Bighorn Pass trailhead Sheepeaters Cliff picnic area Rustic Falls Apollonaris Spring Obsidian Cliff

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Custer Gallatin National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Highlights in the Mammoth Hot Springs and the North area include Obsidian Creek and the Gardner River, Big Horn Pass Trail, Sheepeater Cliff picnic area, and Willow Park to Watch Wildlife.

Recreation

The Bighorn Pass trailhead is on the entrance road to the campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Indian Creek Campground?

Sites at Indian Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Indian Creek Campground?

The camping fee in Indian Creek Campground is $20 per night per site.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Indian Creek Campground?

Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Indian Creek Campground?

A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Indian Creek Campground have?

73 sites, including 68 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Indian Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 49 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Indian Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Indian Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Indian Creek Campground?

Sites Indian Creek site #8 and Indian Creek site #58 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Indian Creek Campground?

Yellowstone, Wyoming. Bighorn Pass trailhead Sheepeaters Cliff picnic area Rustic Falls Apollonaris Spring Obsidian Cliff

Source: Getting there

What if Indian Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone) (6.3 mi), Eagle Creek Campground (11.1 mi), and Bear Creek Campground - Mt (16.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Indian Creek Campground in?

Indian Creek Campground is a Yellowstone National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Yellowstone National Park