The Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch is located in the John D. Rockefeller Parkway between Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.
This campground offers RV hook-ups, cabins along with showers, and a laundromat. The location is amazing for accessing both Yellowstone and Grand Teton easily.
If you are visiting both parks the Headwaters Campground is a great place for transitioning between Yellowstone Campgrounds and Grand Teton Campgrounds.
Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch
Season:
- RV Sites: May 16- September 30
- Camper Cabin and Tent Sites: June 1 – September 30
Number of Sites: 175 sites, full hook-up RV sites (20, 30, and 50 amp electricity)
Next to the Headwaters Campground is the Headwaters Lodge Cabins.
Location in the park: Located in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, just south of Yellowstone National Park's south boundary and five miles north of Grand Teton National Park.
Campsite cost:
Tent Sites
- $38.50 per night plus taxes and fees
- $21.00 per night plus taxes and fees for Golden Age/Interagency Senior campers or Golden Access/Interagency Access campers
Payments accepted:
Reservations: Camper Cabins, RV Sites, and some Tent Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling our Reservations Team at 307-543-2861.
Latitude/Longitude:
Elevation: 6,300 feet
Accessible Sites: Most sites are accessible to wheelchairs. Restroom facilities are accessible. One fully accessible shower is available.
Pets Allowed: Pet friendly sites are available. Pets must be supervised at all times.
Headwaters Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Yes, Camper Cabins, RV Sites, and some Tent Sites can be reserved in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling our Reservations Team at 307-543-2861.
Headwaters Campground Amenities
Flush Toilets: Yes, there are 22 restrooms with running water in the campground.
Showers: Yes, Showers and coin-operated laundry services
Laundry: Coin-operated washers and dryers are available next to the campground office.
Payphone: Yes
Is wifi available? No
Is cellular Phone Service Available? No
Is camp host available on site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? Yes
Church Services: Interdenominational church services are held each Sunday at the Headwaters Amphitheater.
Amenities at each campsite:
Firepit in the site? Yes
Picnic Table in the site? Yes
Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Bear boxes are available for most tent sites.
Potable Water? Yes
RV Camping at Headwaters Campground
RV sites allow for one RV (tow included) only and do not permit tents.
RV Length: 45 ft max
Dump Station: No
Generators: Generators can be used from 8 am - 8 pm.
Hookups: Site hookups include water, sewer, and 20/30/50 amp electricity.
Cable, wifi, and cell phone service are not available in the Headwaters
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How to get to Headwaters Campground
Heading north from Jackson on US 26/89/191, turn left (west) at Moran Junction. Continue north on US 89/191/287 22 miles to Flagg Ranch. Turn left (west) and follow the signs.
Heading south from Yellowstone on US 89/191/287, continue two miles south. Turn right (west) at Flagg Ranch and follow the signs.
Important Dates for Campground
2020 Season Dates
- RV Sites: May 14- September 29
- Camper Cabin and Tent Sites: June 1 – September 29
Headwaters Campground Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: Maximum 6 persons per site
The number of cars per campsite: Tent sites allow for up to two tents and two vehicles. RV sites allow for one RV (tow included) only. (For reference, 2 motorcycles = 1 vehicle)
Check-in Time: Check-in is 2 PM and after
Checkout time: 11 AM.
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Maximum Stay: 14 nights and the maximum cumulative stay between all park campgrounds is 30 nights.
Headwaters Campground Map
Headwaters Campground Photos
Yellowstone National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Snowmobile - $30.00 Entry for one driver and one passenger (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$20.00 for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)
$20.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons) ($25.00 plus $20.00 per person)
$125.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$200.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats
$300.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Additional Grand Teton/Yellowstone Resources
Jackson Lake Lodge - Room photo and video, find out what it is like to stay at this great lodge.
Grand Teton Travel Tips - Tips for making the most of your time in Grand Teton
Yellowstone Camping Guide - Breakdown of every campground in Yellowstone with site photos, reservations and more.
Top things to do in Yellowstone - All the things you don't want to miss during your trip.
Wyoming National Park - Check out the other great parks you can visit in Wyoming
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