Slough Creek Campground

Overview

Near some of the best wildlife watching opportunities in the park. Located at the end of a two-mile dirt road, this campground is best suited for tents and small RVs. There are plenty of hiking and fishing opportunities in the area, including the Slough Creek Trail which begins nearby.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

16 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 Slough 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

• Slough Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Fossil Forest TrailheadTrailhead · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• Lost LakeHike · 3.3 mi long · 5.9 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by NPS.

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• Chittenden Road - Mount Washburn TrailHike · 3-5 Hours · 10.9 mi from camp

  Head up the shortest route to the top of Mount Washburn where you can enjoy panoramic views and interpretive exhibits. National Park Service

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• Tower Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
• Chittenden Road - Mount Washburn TrailHike · 2.9 mi long · 3-5 Hours · 10.9 mi from camp

  Starting at the Chittenden Road Trailhead this route provides the shortest route up to Mount Washburn. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Bison PeakPeak · 8,924 ft · 3.9 mi from campShow on map
• Junction ButtePeak · 6,588 ft · 4.6 mi from campShow on map
• Tower FallWaterfall · 5.5 mi from camp

  Tower Fall is a waterfall on Tower Creek in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Wikipedia

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• Calcite SpringsViewpoint · 5.3 mi from campShow on map
• Tower Fall OverlookViewpoint · 5.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Sleeping Giant Winter Sports AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 36.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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.