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Published: Nov 26, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links

Tower Fall Campground - Yellowstone National Park

Tower Fall Campground is one of the smaller campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park. With only 31 campsites great for tent camping or rv's though there are no hookups.

The campground does have a tight turn in it that could be hard for large rv's. Tower Fall Campground is near where Tower Creek plunges over 130 feet down to its confluence with the Yellowstone River.

Tower Fall Campground - Yellowstone National Park

The campground offers amazing access to Lamar Valley for wildlife watching. You can also get to Roosevelt Lodge a short drive away. 

Roosevelt Lodge has dining and horseback riding available. The campground is near Dunraven Pass which offers access to a 6-mile trail to the summit of Mount Washburn. 

Season: The campground is only open during summer. Late May to mid-September. 

June 5 - September 6, 2020

Number of Sites:  31

Location in the park: near the Tower General Store and Tower Fall.  This campground is located on the road between Tower Fall and Canyon--north of Dunraven Pass and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Tower-Roosevelt Junction.

The campground is 2.5 miles east of Tower Junction on the north side of the park. 

Campsite cost: $15.00

Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change.

Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.

Payments accepted: cash or check

Reservations: No, All sites are first-come, first-served campground 

Latitude/Longitude: N: 44 53.373 W 110 23.36856

Elevation: 6,600 feet (2012 m)

Accessible Sites: No accessible campsites or facilities.

 

Tower Fall Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? No, All sites are first-come, first-served.

Check out our Ultimate Yellowstone National Park Camping guide to check out the campgrounds that take reservations. 

Tower Fall Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: No

Showers: No

Payphone: No

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? No

Amenities at each campsite:

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Food storage boxes measuring 48" x 22" x 22" are available for shared use.

Potable Water? Yes, don't forget to bring a water jug to bring water back to your campsite 

 

RV Camping at Tower Fall Campground

RV Length: All sites at 30' (9.1 m) or less. Sites may not be level. Loop has hairpin curve.

Dump Station: No

Generators: Tower Fall Campground is generator-free.

Hookups: N0

How to get to Tower Fall Campground

This campground is located on the road between Tower Fall and Canyon--north of Dunraven Pass and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Tower-Roosevelt Junction.

 

Important Dates for Campground

The campground is only open during summer.
 

Tower Fall 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.

Tower Fall Campground Photos

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Additional Yellowstone National Park Resources

Things to do in Yellowstone - All of the top things you don't want to miss during a trip to Yellowstone. 

Yellowstone Facts - Fun facts to surprise your family with. 

Yellowstone Waterfalls - There are great waterfalls in the park.

Yellowstone Lodging  -Check out all of the lodges you can stay in while visiting Yellowstone NP.

NatGeo Map of Yellowstone - National Geographic illustrated map of the park. 

Vintage Yellowstone T-Shirt - This vintage shirt would be so fun for family photos! 

Montana National Parks - Check out all of the parks you can visit during your vacation. 

Wyoming National Parks - Check out all of the Wyoming parks you can visit. 

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