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Yellowstone/Indian Creek
Overview
Indian Creek Campground offers a quintessential Yellowstone experience for those seeking a quiet, primitive setting away from the park's more commercial hubs. Located in the northwestern portion of the park, this facility provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by lodgepole pine forests. As one of the more rustic camping options, it prioritizes a connection with nature, allowing visitors to experience the sights and sounds of the wilderness without the distractions of modern technology or heavy infrastructure.
Location & Surroundings
Situated at an elevation of approximately 7,300 feet, the campground sits near the base of the Gallatin Range. The location offers a cooler climate and a more secluded atmosphere than the busy canyon or geyser basin areas. The surrounding landscape is characterized by dense forest and proximity to Indian Creek, providing a serene backdrop for morning coffee or evening stargazing. Its position south of Mammoth Hot Springs makes it a strategic base for exploring the park’s northern loop.
Amenities & Park Features
This is a no-hookup, dry-camping facility, making it essential for RVers to arrive with full water tanks and empty waste tanks. The park features 71 individual sites equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. Amenities are limited to vault toilets and trash collection, reinforcing the traditional camping vibe. While there are no showers or laundry facilities on-site, the trade-off is a significantly lower level of noise and a more authentic connection to the Yellowstone backcountry.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Visitors are just a short drive from the historic Mammoth Hot Springs, where travertine terraces and park headquarters offer plenty of exploration. Nearby Sheepeater Cliff showcases unique basalt columns, while hikers will appreciate the trails leading to Bunsen Peak or Mount Holmes. The area is also a prime spot for wildlife viewing; it is common to spot elk, bears, and bison roaming through the nearby meadows or crossing the main park roads.
Who This Park Is Best For
Indian Creek is ideal for self-contained RVers and van lifers who value solitude over convenience. Because the sites are generally smaller, it is best suited for small to mid-sized rigs rather than large motorhomes or fifth wheels. Travelers who prefer a boondocking style of camping within the safety of a managed park boundary will find this to be one of the most rewarding spots in Wyoming.
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User Reviews
Sabine Müller
We loved it there! Stayed for 4 Nights to explore the area. The sites and vault toilettes are very clean. The campground hosts are amazing and really make the difference. Very friendly and supplied us with Lots of tipps where to go. We ha a terrific stay.
Trevor Begeman
The older gentleman who checked us in was extremely kind and full of great information about the park. The vault toilets were the cleanest vault toilets I’ve ever used.
Jonathan Moore
The only thing that prevents this from 5 stars is because I had zero sun for solar (normally okay if I can charge my battery some other way) and they didn't allow generators to even heat a meal. I had to leave a day early because I had no longer had power.
Hailey Kraft (Beck)
Welcome to Indian Creek campground!! This campground was fantastic. The site was large and surrounded by trees. The site was level and had many spots for tents as well as more than enough room for a very large vehicle/trailer. We were close to the restrooms (vault/pit toilet) and water supply. The restrooms were 7/10 clean but hand sanitizer was available. The camp hosts were very kind and extremely helpful to us. They provided us with maps and day hikes in the area. Check in was between 10AM and 10PM and check out was 10AM the next day. Bear boxes are provided, or you can keep your food in a hardsided vehicle. Despite the campsite being completely full, the campground was very quiet and no one disturbed us during our stay. We booked through Recreation.gov about a week before the trip and the price was very very affordable. I loved this campsite! One downside is that the dumpsters are a walk from the campsites and you must dispose of your garbage to prevent bears from getting to it. When cleaning dishes, water with food particles must be disposed in the vault toilet. We didn’t see any wildlife other than an abundance of ground squirrels. Extremely convenient location. You are so close to many hikes and of course viewpoints and geothermal areas. We did not have service at this campsite but when we drove up to Mammoth Springs we did, which is also where we found water filling stations.
Blake Bowler
It's a great camp site. They are pretty close together, so if you get people next to you who are not considerate of that late at night, you hear everything. Has everything you need. I understand why the sites are so close that you want to have as many available spots as possible and also probably help with wildlife staying away. Great camp grounds, was our first time staying in yellowstone. Would do it again, but I also want to try out other locations.