NPS · Yellowstone National Park · Yellowstone, WY

Tower Fall Campground

Tower Fall Campground—elevation 6,600 feet (2012 m)—is on the north side of the steep, winding, road to Dunraven Pass. The campground is near the Tower General Store and Tower Fall. The Lamar Valley, with spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities, is nearby as are several Day Hikes in the Tower and Northeast Area. Roosevelt Lodge, a short drive from the campground, offers dining and horseback riding.

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Morning light on Tower FallTower Fall Campground CreekTower Fall Stellars JayTower Fall Campground tent
Photos courtesy of NPS Photo (Jacob W. Frank), Teresa Perry / NPS, NPS / Neal Herbert · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups30
Host/management3
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 33 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

30 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
Tower Fall site #3Back-in33GravelNo / No5 / 3Yes
Tower Fall site #4Back-in23GravelNo / No5 / 3Yes
Tower Fall site #5Back-in40GravelNo / No5 / 3Yes
Tower Fall site #618GravelNo / No5 / 3Yes
Tower Fall site #718GravelNo / No5 / 3Yes
Tower Fall site #818GravelNo / No5 / 3Yes
Tower Fall site #918GravelNo / No5 / 3Yes
Tower Fall site #10Back-in25GravelNo / No5 / 3YesYes
Tower Fall site #11Back-in24GravelNo / No5 / 3Yes
Tower Fall site #12Back-in16GravelNo / No5 / 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 length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite Tower Fall site #10 is listed accessible
  • Tower Fall Campground offers:
  • 31 campsites
  • Food Storage Lockers - Seasonal
  • Trash/Recycling Collection - Seasonal
  • Staff or Volunteer Host On Site - Seasonal
  • Potable Water - May be available, seasonal
  • Vault Toilets - seasonal
  • The campground does not have showers

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Tower Fall Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°January: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 17.8 inches of snowFebruary: 0.94 inches of precipitation, 13.6 inches of snowMarch: 1.11 inches of precipitation, 12.3 inches of snowApril: 1.43 inches of precipitation, 7.8 inches of snowMay: 1.88 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowJune: 1.99 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJuly: 1.31 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.33 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowOctober: 1.52 inches of precipitation, 6.0 inches of snowNovember: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 14.4 inches of snowDecember: 1.29 inches of precipitation, 19.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 15.0°F averageFebruary: 18.8°F averageMarch: 28.2°F averageApril: 36.3°F averageMay: 45.3°F averageJune: 52.6°F averageJuly: 59.9°F averageAugust: 58.8°F averageSeptember: 50.2°F averageOctober: 38.2°F averageNovember: 24.5°F averageDecember: 15.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Tower Falls, 2 miles from the campground at 6,275 feet, station USC00489025 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 17 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 94 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Tower Fall campground is on the road between Tower Fall and Canyon--north of Dunraven Pass and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Tower-Roosevelt Junction.

Nearest townYellowstone, Wyoming
Coordinates44.8895° N, 110.3895° 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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗11.7 mi
Outdoor gearYellowstone Adventure Sporting Goods ↗11.8 mi

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Explore

Video

Drive through of Tower Fall campground in Yellowstone and surrounding area of NE Yellowst

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

The Tower Fall Campground is in the Tower-Roosevelt Area in the park's northern range. A short hike is located just outside the campground to get to an overlook view of Tower Fall. 7.5 miles (12 km) south of the campground, another 5 mile (8 km) trail leads to a lookout at Mt. Washburn. The Lamar Valley, one of the major summer grounds for bison and elk that attracts predators like wolves and grizzly bears, offers excellent opportunities to Watch Wildlife. Elk, bison, deer, and pronghorn thrive in the grasslands of this area, known as the northern range. In fact, some of the largest wild herds of bison and elk in North America are found here. The northern range is critical winter habitat for these large animals, which in turn provide food for several packs of wolves. Coyotes are also common, and occasional bobcat, cougar, or red fox are reported. The gorge and cliffs between the junction and Tower Fall provide habitat for bighorn sheep, osprey, peregrine falcons, and red-tailed hawks. Both grizzly and black bears are sighted throughout the area, particularly in the spring. Black bears are more commonly seen around Tower Fall and Tower Junction.

Nearby

Highlights in the area include the Tower Fall overlook, Mount Washburn, the Lamar and Yellowstone Rivers, and the Lamar Valley for wildlife viewing.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Tower Fall Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Tower Fall Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Tower Fall Campground have?

33 sites, including 30 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Tower Fall Campground?

The longest site here provides 40 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 there showers or a dump station at Tower Fall Campground?

The campground does not have showers

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Tower Fall Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Tower Fall Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Tower Fall Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Tower Fall Campground?

Site Tower Fall site #10 is 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 Tower Fall Campground?

Yellowstone, Wyoming. Highlights in the area include the Tower Fall overlook, Mount Washburn, the Lamar and Yellowstone Rivers, and the Lamar Valley for wildlife viewing.

Source: Getting there

What if Tower Fall Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Slough Creek Campground (5.8 mi), Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone) (16 mi), and Indian Creek Campground (17 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Tower Fall Campground in?

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

Source: Yellowstone National Park