Tower Fall Campground

Overview

Tower Fall Campground—elevation 6,600 feet (2012 m)—is located on the north side of the steep, winding, road to Dunraven Pass. The campground is near the Tower General Store and Tower Fall. The Lamar Valley, with spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities, is located nearby as are several hiking trails.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

31 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 Tower Fall 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

• Chittenden Road - Mount Washburn TrailHike · 3-5 Hours · 5.2 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 · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Chittenden Road - Mount Washburn TrailHike · 2.9 mi long · 3-5 Hours · 5.2 mi from camp

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

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• Lost LakeHike · 3.3 mi long · 2.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by NPS.

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• Fossil Forest TrailheadTrailhead · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Forces of the Northern Range Self-guided TrailHike · 30-60 Minutes · 9.9 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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Scenic sights

• Tower FallWaterfall · 0.3 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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• Tower Fall OverlookViewpoint · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Bumpus ButtePeak · 6,591 ft · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Calcite SpringsViewpoint · 0.9 mi from campShow on map
• Junction ButtePeak · 6,588 ft · 1.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Sleeping Giant Winter Sports AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 35.2 mi from campShow on map

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