Mammoth Campground is an 85-site campground in Yellowstone National Park, open year-round. It is located near the park's north entrance.
Mammoth Campground
Campers love the Mammoth Campground with the sheer amount of wildlife in the Mammoth Hot Springs Area. It is common to see Elk and Bison.
Of course, it is also no surprise to see Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Pronghorn Antelope, and bears. This means that the NPS Rangers strictly enforce the policy that you (especially if you are tent camping) store food in the provided food storage lockers/bear boxes.
The river just north of the campground also attracts numerous bird species, such as eagles, osprey, dippers, and kingfishers, so remember to bring your camera!
Other attractions in the area include the Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, the Roosevelt Arch, Historic Fort Yellowstone, the Albright Visitor Center, and easy access to the park's loop road.
Ranger programs are offered in the campground amphitheater during the summer.
The campground is a high sagebrush steppe filled with scattered juniper trees and Douglas fir trees. The trees provide some shade, but you will want shade covers or hats.
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.
Mammoth Campground Map
Mammoth Campground 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.
Mammoth Campground Reservations
Are Campground Reservations Available? Mammoth Campground is open year-round, reservations are accepted April 15 through October 15 each year.
Phone Number? (877) 444-6777
Online? Click here to make your reservation at Mammoth Campground
How far ahead can you make a reservation? Individual sites at Tower Fall Campground operate on a six-month rolling basis.
Campground Address:
GPS Coordinates N 44 58.4166 W 110.41.59392
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Note: Two different Reservation services for campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park exist.
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: Mammoth Campground is open year-round. It is the only campground that is open year-round.
Number of Sites: 85
Latitude/Longitude: N 44 58.4166 W 110.41.59392
Elevation: 6,200 feet (1890 m)
Accessible Sites: Five accessible campsites, accessible routes along a paved roadway, ramp to the amphitheater. Accessible shower facilities available in Gardiner, Montana.
Location in the park: five miles south of Gardiner, Montana and the park's North Entrance.
Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change.
Mammoth Campground Amenities
There is not a ton of shade in this campground. You may want to bring a cover or make sure you at least have a hat packed with you.
Flush Toilets: Yes, there is flush toilets available year-round
Hot Showers: No, The closest showers are in Gardiner, Montana at the North Entrance Washtub Laundromat.
Laundry: No
Payphone: yes
Is WIFI available? Wi-Fi is available at the Albright Visitor Center (free)
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins (fee charged).
Is Cellular Phone Service Available?
There is a cell phone tower near Mammoth Hot Springs. Check with your provider to verify coverage.
Is there a camp host available on-site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? yes, seasonally
Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Bear boxes are available for most tent sites.
Amphitheater: Yes, Seasonal programs available
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 Mammoth Campground
RV Max Length: Campground sites will accommodate a maximum length of 45 feet between May 1 through mid-October and a 30-foot limit in the winter months of mid-October through April.
Sites that accommodate RVs are either pull-through or back-in with limited width for slide-outs. Sites may not be level.
The total vehicle length limit is 30 feet (9.1 m) during winter (November through April).
Generators: Yes, Generators may only be operated between 8:00 am-8:00 pm with a (60dB limit). Generators must be turned off if the site renter does not occupy the site.
Dump Station: No
Hookups:
There are no sites available with electric hookups, water hookups, or sewer hookups.
How to get to Mammoth Campground
Located at Mammoth Hot Springs, five miles south of the North Entrance.
Mammoth 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 6:00 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
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
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
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.
Roosevelt Lodge and Cabins - The closest lodge in the park to Lamar Valley and Tower Fall Campground. They have breakfast available, a bar, a restaurant, free self-parking, horseback riding/rentals, a stagecoach adventure, and an Old West Dinner Cookout! This is the perfect place to turn off your phone and relax, after all, there is no WIFI here and nature/wildlife is the star attraction.
Click here to book your stay at Roosevelt Lodge and 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.
Click here to book your stay at Canyon Lodge and Cabins.
Lodging options outside the park include several options in Gardiner, Montana, and West Yellowstone, Montana. (Look at map below)
Mammoth 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 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
Check out all of the National Parks in Wyoming along with neighboring National Parks in Colorado, National Parks in Idaho, Montana National Parks, Nebraska National Parks, South Dakota National Parks, and Utah National Parks
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