Indian Creek Campground (Yellowstone)

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·Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Located about eight miles 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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Food Storage Locker

    (All campsites have Food Storage Locker)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 0')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 6)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 3)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Site Access

    (Majority of the campsites have drive in)

  • Water Hookup

    (All campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Indian Creek Campground site #9. - Credits: NPS photo
Indian Creek Campground site #57 - Credits: NPS photo
Indian Creek Campground site #34 - Credits: NPS photo
Indian Creek Campground site #63 - Credits: NPS photo

Highlights in the area include Obsidian Creek and the Gardner River, Big Horn Pass Trail, Sheepeater Cliff picnic area, and Willow Park for wildlife viewing.

Recreation

Log cabin with people and golf cart. - Credits: NPS

Fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing are the highlights for this campground. The Big Horn Pass trailhead is on the entrance road to the campground.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-N/A

  • trailer-N/A

  • vehicle-Up to 49ft

  • camper van-Up to 38ft

  • pickup camper-Up to 38ft

  • pop up camper-N/A

  • rv-Up to 49ft

  • 5th wheel-N/A

Nearby Attractions

Big Horn Pass trailhead

Sheepeaters Cliff picnic area

Rustic Falls

Apollonaris Spring

Obsidian Cliff

Additional Information

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