Pebble Creek Campground
The Quick Take
IMPORTANT: Pebble Creek Campground is currently closed and will remain so for the foreseeable future following devastating flood damage in 2022. Before the closure, this was Yellowstone's most remote drive-in campground -- a tiny, 27-site retreat tucked into the park's quiet northeast corner along the road to Cooke City. With no generators allowed, no cell service, and nothing resembling a camp store for miles, Pebble Creek was the kind of place where you could hear elk bugling at dusk and wolves howling before dawn. The Lamar Valley, widely considered the best wildlife watching corridor in North America, sat just down the road. If and when Pebble Creek reopens as part of the Northeast Entrance Road rehabilitation, it will be worth the wait. This was a campground for people who came to Yellowstone for the wildness, not the geysers.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 27 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. No electrical hookups. Generators permitted during designated hours.
Accessibility
The road through the campground is paved. 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
Check the NPS Yellowstone campground status page regularly -- when Pebble Creek eventually reopens, demand will be intense given how long it has been offline. Being among the first to know gives you a real booking advantage.
If you were planning a Pebble Creek trip, your best alternative for that northeast corner experience is Slough Creek Campground, which shares the same no-generator, deep-wilderness character and sits along the Lamar Valley wildlife corridor.
When Pebble Creek does reopen, pack everything you need before arriving. The nearest supplies are in Cooke City, a small gateway town with limited options. Bring extra firewood, full water containers, and enough food for your entire stay plus one extra day.
Photos
NPS/ Jacob W. Frank
NPS / Neal Herbert
NPS / Neal Herbert
