Indian Creek Campground is a nice 70-site campground on the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park.
Indian Creek Campground will be closed for the 2025 Camping Season
Indian Creek Campground
Indian Creek Campground is a quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the main parts of the park.
This campground has a fantastic forest cover with areas of shade and a gorgeous view of the Gardner River.
The campground also sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains with breathtaking views of Electric Peak.
For the adventurous, you can choose to hike the 19-mile Bighorn Pass Trail from the Indian Creek Campground up over the Gallatin Range and end at the Bighorn Pass Trailhead off Highway 191.
Remember that this is grizzly country, and the trail crosses the Gallatin Bear Management Area from May 1 through November 10. It is important to be prepared for a bear encounter.
Make sure that you travel in groups of 4 or more and keep your group together. Travel only on designated trails (off-trail travel is prohibited).
Be alert and make noise. Carry bear spray. Keep a safe distance.
If you are hiking in this area, you should use Bear Safe food storage containers . Also, make sure to use the food storage lockers/bear boxes provided in the campground.
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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/snowmobile - $30.00 Per motorcycle/snowmobile (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 groups (16+ persons)
$20.00 for a Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats. The cost is $25.00 + $20.00 per person.
$125 for a Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$200.00 for a Commercial Mini-bus with 16-25 seats
$300.00 for a 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.
Indian Creek Campground Map
Indian Creek Camping Fees
Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees.
Interagency Access Pass (Disability) and Senior Pass (formerly known as the Golden Age or Golden Access Pass) holders receive a 50% discount.
Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change.
Indian Creek Campground Reservations
80% of campsites are reservable six months in advance
20% of campsites are available two weeks in advance
Are Campground Reservations Available? Yes, the campground is typically open from early June through early September.
Phone Number: (877) 444-6777
Online Reservations: Click here to make your reservation at Indian Creek Campground.
How far ahead can you make a reservation? Individual sites at Tower Fall Campground operate on a six-month rolling basis.
Note: There are two different Reservation services for campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park.
Use Recreation.gov for Indian Creek Campground, Lewis Lake Campground, Mammoth Campground, Norris Campground, Pebble Creek Campground, Slough Creek Campground, and Tower Fall Campground.
You can use the Yellowstone National Park Lodges website to make a reservation for Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay Campground, Canyon Campground, Madison Campground, or Grant Village Campgrounds.
Campground Information
Season: The campground is only open during summer. The campground is typically open early June through early September.
Number of Sites: 70
Campground Address:
Latitude/Longitude: N: 44 53.22138 W: 110 44.16414
Elevation: 7,300 feet (2225 m)
Accessible Sites: There are 2 accessible campsites and; an accessible vault toilet. The accessible sites are Site #8, and site #58.
Location in the park: Eight miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris
Indian Creek Campground Amenities
Flush Toilets: No, vault toilets are available seasonally
Hot Showers: No
Laundry: No
Payphone: No
Is WIFI available? No
Is Cellular Phone Service Available? No
Is A camp host available on-site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? No
Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Bear boxes are available for most tent sites.
Amenities at each campsite:
Is there a Fire Ring/Fire pit available in the site? Yes
Is there a Picnic Table available in the site? Yes
Is Potable Water available? Yes, don't forget to bring a water jug to bring water to your campsite.
RV Camping at Indian Creek Campground
RV Max Length: 10 sites at 35 ft (10.7 m), 35 sites at 30 feet (9.1 m). Sites may not be level.
Generators: No generators are allowed in the campground
Dump Station: No
Hookups:
There are no sites available with electric hookups, water hookups, or sewer hookups.
How to get to Indian Creek Campground
If you enter Yellowstone National Park from the park's north entrance near Gardiner, Montana, continue south until you reach the Mammoth Hot Springs Area.
Follow the road to the Norris area and continue south for approximately eight miles.
You will see the Sheepeater Cliff Picnic Area on the left, and then turn to Indian Creek Campground on the right.
Indian Creek 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 any time of day that there is an unoccupied site.
Checkout time: 10 AM.
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Maximum Stay: Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day, and 30 days for the rest of the year. There is no stay limit at the Fishing Bridge RV Park.
Pets Allowed:
Pets must be physically controlled at all times: they must be in a car, in a crate, or on a leash no more than six feet long.
They are not allowed on trails or boardwalks, in the backcountry, or in thermal areas.
You will want to be aware of the park pet policy
Don't forget to pack
Don't forget to pack
Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.
We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.
Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.
Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.
Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!
Click here to get your National Parks Edition of Goodr Sunglasses!
Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.
Lodging Options
Lodging options inside the park include
Lake Lodge Cabins - These cabins are located on the Northern end of Lake Yellowstone and have breakfast available, a bar, a restaurant, free self-parking, shopping, a gift shop/newsstand, a fireplace in the lobby, and several room types available.
Click here to book your stay at Lake Lodge Cabins.
Canyon Lodge and Cabins - This beautiful lodge has breakfast available, a restaurant, a laundry, free self-parking, horseback riding/rentals, a grocery/convenience store, an elevator, a nice fireplace in the hotel lodge, and several room-type options.
Lodging options outside the park include several options in Gardiner, Montana, and West Yellowstone, Montana. (Look at map below)
Mammoth Hot Springs & Cabins - Great rooms right in the heart of the Fort Yellowstone Historic District, including restaurants, shopping, park visitor center, and Mammoth Hot Springs.
Click here to book your stay at Mammoth Hot Springs and Cabins.
For a fun adventure check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!
Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, New York, and Orlando
Indian Creek Campground Photos
Fun Yellowstone National Park Tours and Activities
4-Hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch- Admire the tree-fringed banks, beaches, and thermal pools of Yellowstone Lake from the water on this morning tour.
After a kayak lesson and time to familiarize yourself with your kayak, set out to explore the West Thumb with your guide. You will paddle for approximately two miles along the West Thumb Geyser Basin as you look for elk and bear along the lakeshore and marvel at the steaming geysers in this incredible area of the park!
Click here to book your tour for the 4-hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch!
Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch - the lush riverside plains of the Lamar Valley are a wildlife watching hotspot within Yellowstone National Park. With this guided hike, you get to explore the natural landscapes as you venture off-road and seek out little-known spots, increasing your chances of seeing wildlife. Look out for buffalo, wolves, eagles, and other animals along the way and watch them from a safe distance in their natural habitat. Tour includes lunch, bear spray, binoculars, trekking pole, backpack(if necessary), coffee and/or tea.
Click here to book your tour for the Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch.
Yellowstone National Park Private Wildlife Tour - Book your private tour with Yellowstone Exposures to ensure a truly unforgettable day with a local expert. Have your day designed and mapped for you by a local professional so that you can utilize it to the fullest.
With snacks, High-quality spotting scopes and binos. Your guide will take photos and video throughout the day. Included a full picnic lunch, snacks, and refreshments.
Click here to book your tour for the Yellowstone National Park Private Wildlife Tour.
Additional Yellowstone National Park Resources
Yellowstone National Park Guide - Your complete guide to exploring the world's first National Park!
Things to do in Yellowstone - These are the top things to do that you don't want to miss, including exploring the Mammoth Hot Springs, the Museum of the National Park Ranger, Yellowstone Waterfalls, Kayaking in Yellowstone, fishing in Yellowstone, Fairy Falls Trail, and more!
Yellowstone National Park Facts - Learn more about our 1st National Park and fun facts about the wildlife in the park.
Yellowstone Wildlife Guide- Complete Guide to seeing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, including the most popular wildlife viewing areas, including Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley.
Yellowstone Geyser Basin Areas
Upper Geyser Basin, including Geyser Hill, Biscuit Basin, Black Sand Basin, and Old Faithful Geyser.
Midway Geyser Basin, including Grand Prismatic Spring and Firehole Lake Drive.
Lower Geyser Basin, including Fountain Paint Pot Trail and Firehole Canyon Drive
Norris Geyser Basin—This basin is known for having some of the hottest water and springs in the park. It is actually two basins: Porcelain Basin and Black Basin, with famous geysers, including Ledge Geyser, Cistern Geyser, and Steamboat Geyser.
West Thumb Geyser Basin - Beautiful boardwalk trail with hydrothermal features right next to Lake Yellowstone!
Mud Volcano - The Mud Volcano area is Located south of Canyon Village and North of Lake Yellowstone. It has several hydrothermal features, including a mud volcano and Dragon's Mouth Spring.
Yellowstone Campgrounds
Ultimate Yellowstone Camping Guide - This complete guide to camping in Yellowstone includes all front country campgrounds including: Bridge Bay Campground, Canyon Campground, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village Campground, Indian Creek Campground, Lewis Lake Campground, Madison Campground, Mammoth Campground, Norris Campground, Pebble Creek Campground, Slough Creek Campground, and Tower Fall Campground.
Yellowstone Lodging Resources
Ultimate Yellowstone National Park Lodging Guide - This complete guide to all of Yellowstone National Park's Lodges and cabins, including Canyon Lodge, Canyon Lodge Cabins, Grant Village Lodge, Lake Hotel, Lake Lodge Cabins, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Cabins, Old Faithful Inn, Old Faithful Lodge (Cabin Accommodations), Old Faithful Snow Lodge, and Roosevelt Lodge (cabin accommodations)
Parks near Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teron National Park
Complete Guide to Grand Teton National Park - Your complete guide to go explore Grand Teton National Park before or after you visit Yellowstone!
Grand Teton Camping Guide - Complete Guide to all of Grand Teton National Parks campgrounds.
Grand Teton Lodging Guide - Complete Guide to all of Grand Teton's Lodges.
Glacier National Park
Epic Guide to Glacier National Park - Complete guide to exploring Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park Camping Guide - Complete Guide to all of Glacier National Park front country campgrounds
Glacier National Park Lodging Guide - Complete Guide to Glacier National Park Lodges
Additional Montana National Parks
Little Bighorn Battlefield - Also known as Custer's Last Stand, a place where the Plains Tribes fought their last major battle and won.
Big Hole National Battlefield - site of the pivotal battle in the Nez Perce War of 1877 between Colonel Gibbon's troops and five bands of the Nez Perce Indians led by the famous Native American Leader, Cheif Joseph.
Grant Kohr's Ranch National Historic Site - See what ranch life was like in the 1800s in Montana
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