Indian Creek Campground

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

70 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

307-344-7381

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Indian Creek Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Indian Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Bunsen Peak TrailHike · 4.2 mi long · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Osprey Falls TrailHike · 3.9 mi long · 3.9 mi from campShow on map
• Forces of the Northern Range Self-guided TrailHike · 30-60 Minutes · 9.7 mi from camp

  Follow this self-guided trail along a boardwalk that winds through the grassland of Yellowstone's northern range. National Park Service

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• Forces of the Northern Range Self-guided TrailHike · 30-60 Minutes · 9.7 mi from camp

  Follow this self-guided trail along a boardwalk that winds through the grassland of Yellowstone's northern range. National Park Service

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• Forces of the Northern Range Self-guided TrailHike · 30-60 Minutes · 9.7 mi from camp

  Follow this self-guided trail along a boardwalk that winds through the grassland of Yellowstone's northern range. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike TrailBike ride · 2-4 Hours · 23.7 mi from camp

  An abandoned railroad bed located near the north entrance of Yellowstone makes a beautiful bike trail. National Park Service

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• Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike TrailBike ride · 2-4 Hours · 23.7 mi from camp

  An abandoned railroad bed located near the north entrance of Yellowstone makes a beautiful bike trail. National Park Service

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• Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike TrailBike ride · 2-4 Hours · 23.7 mi from camp

  An abandoned railroad bed located near the north entrance of Yellowstone makes a beautiful bike trail. National Park Service

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• Fountain Freight Road Bike TrailBike ride · 2-4 Hours · 23.7 mi from camp

  Six miles north of Old Faithful, bikes are allowed on the Fountain Freight Road, an old dirt and gravel road now closed to autos. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Sheepeater CliffViewpoint · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Rustic FallsWaterfall · 3.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Bunsen Peak Trail.

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• Bunsen PeakPeak · 8,527 ft · 3.4 mi from camp

  A peak along Bunsen Peak Trail.

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• Cathedral RockPeak · 7,592 ft · 3.8 mi from camp

  A peak near Bunsen Peak Trail.

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• Undine FallsWaterfall · 6.2 mi from camp

  A 59-foot waterfall.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.