Indian Creek Campground
The Quick Take
Indian Creek is Yellowstone's quiet rebel — a campground that trades convenience for the kind of evening silence most visitors never experience in the park. Sitting at over seven thousand feet near the base of the Gallatins, it offers knockout views of Electric Peak that you won't get from the bigger, busier campgrounds like Madison or Bridge Bay. The trade-offs are real: no flush toilets, no dump station, no generators allowed, and a 35-foot RV limit that keeps the big rigs out. But that's precisely the point. You're eight miles south of Mammoth with easy access to both the Mammoth terraces and the Norris Geyser Basin, yet the campground sits off the main road in a pocket of relative solitude. Choose Indian Creek if you want a legitimate camping experience inside Yellowstone without retreating to the backcountry.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 70 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. Maximum length: 35 feet. No electrical hookups. Generators permitted during designated hours.
Accessibility
Paths in the campground area are compacted gravel/dirt with limited gradient change. Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Rules to Know
- Fires:Unless posted otherwise, wood and charcoal fires are permitted in all campgrounds except the Fishing Bridge RV Park.
- Generators:Where permitted, generators may only be operated from 8 am to 8 pm (60 dB limit).
- Bear Safety:All odorous items that may attract bears, including food, cooking gear, toiletries, and garbage, must be kept secured when not in use.
- Checkout:Checkout time is 10 am.
- Occupancy:Campsite occupancy is limited to six people per site.
- Stay Limit:Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day, and 30 days for the rest of the year.
Pro Tips
Indian Creek is reservable but flies under the radar compared to Madison and Canyon. Book early for July and August, but shoulder dates in June and September are often available just a few weeks out — and the lack of crowds during those windows makes the cooler temperatures worth it.
The Bighorn Pass and Osprey Falls trailheads are both a short drive away, and Sheepeater Cliff — one of the park's most underrated geological stops — is practically next door. Obsidian Cliff is also minutes up the road. You can fill an entire day without competing for parking at Old Faithful.
No camp store means no firewood sales on site, so pick up bundles at Mammoth or Canyon Village before you arrive. Bring a camp stove as your primary cooking method — fire restrictions can kick in with little notice during dry summers, and since generators are banned here, you'll want a plan that doesn't depend on either.
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