Slough Creek Campground
Slough Creek is near some of the best wildlife watching opportunities in the park. The campground is at the end of a two mile dirt road, and best suited for tents and small RVs. There are plenty of hiking and fishing opportunities in the area, including the Slough Creek Trail which begins nearby. Nighttime offers a quiet, unimpeded view of the stars and the possibility of hearing wolves howl. Elevation: 6,250 ft (1905 m).
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 16 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Creek site #1 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 6 / 3 | Yes | |
| Slough Creek site #2 | 30 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 6 / 3 | Yes | |||
| Slough Creek site #3 | 39 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 6 / 3 | Yes | |||
| Slough Creek site #4 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Slough Creek site #5 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Slough Creek site #6 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Slough Creek site #7 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Slough Creek site #8 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Slough Creek site #9 | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Riverfront | 6 / 3 | Yes | |
| Slough Creek site #10 | 18 | Gravel | No / – | Riverfront | 6 / 3 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 11:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Slough Creek Campground is open in the summer only. The campground fee is $20 per night per site. |
| Accessibility | Site Slough Creek site #12 is listed accessible |
- Slough Creek Campground offers:
- 16 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.
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Getting there
Slough Creek Campground is located about 7 miles from the Tower-Roosevelt junction within the park's Northern Range. It is about 30 miles from the park's North Entrance in Gardiner, MT and about 26 miles from the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City, MT.
| Nearest town | Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44.9488° N, 110.3069° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Yellowstone Adventure Sporting Goods ↗ | 17.4 mi |
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, which overlaps Custer Gallatin National Forest.
- inAbsaroka-Beartooth Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 937,102 acres
- inCuster Gallatin National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,412,203 acres
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.
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Slough Creek Campground is on the park's Northern Range, a few miles from where Slough Creek meets the Lamar River. The Lamar Valley is a major summer ground for bison and elk, which attracts predators like wolves and grizzly bears, making it an excellent place to view 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. Grizzlies are sometimes seen in the Lamar Valley and on the north slopes of Mount Washburn, particularly in the spring when elk are calving. Road pullouts provide excellent places from which to watch wildlife.
Recreation
There are many opportunities for recreation in the Slough Creek area including hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, backpacking and photography.
Nearby
Highlights in the area include the Slough Creek Trail, the Lamar and Yellowstone Rivers, and the Lamar Valley for wildlife viewing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Slough Creek Campground?
Sites at Slough 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 Slough Creek Campground?
Slough Creek Campground is open in the summer only. The campground fee is $20 per night per site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Slough Creek Campground?
Check-in 11:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Slough Creek Campground have?
17 sites, including 16 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Slough Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 60 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 Slough Creek Campground?
The campground does not have showers
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Slough Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Slough Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Slough Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Slough Creek Campground?
Site Slough Creek site #12 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 Slough Creek Campground?
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Highlights in the area include the Slough Creek Trail, the Lamar and Yellowstone Rivers, and the Lamar Valley for wildlife viewing.
Source: Getting there
What if Slough Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tower Fall Campground (5.8 mi), Snowbank Campground (15.4 mi), and Bear Creek Campground - Mt (18.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Slough Creek Campground in?
Slough Creek Campground is a Yellowstone National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Yellowstone National Park