Top-rated campgrounds near Gardiner
Yellowstone National Park
1. Yellowstone National Park
96%
(439)
National park 44mi from Gardiner · 2193 sites
Enjoy incredible vistas, hydrothermal wonders, and diverse wildlife in America’s favorite park.
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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
2. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
79%
(14)
National forest 114mi from Gardiner · 633 sites
Adventuring in the largest national forest in Montana should definitely be added to your summer (or winter!) to do list. Activities abound in The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, including wilderness trekking, scenic drives to killer views, camping among smallish forest sites, downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter, lake fishing, picnicking, and exploring historic wild-west ghost towns in the summer. You can also check out parts of the Continental Divide trail which crosses through this park, and cheer on thru-hikers in the final stretch of their epic journey. You may just have to flip a coin to decide between the plethora of outdoor fun in this 3.35 million acre forest. The choice is yours, all you have to do is pick one and get going!
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Henrys Lake State Park
3. Henrys Lake State Park
100%
(2)
State park 43mi from Gardiner · 86 sites
Henrys Lake State Park: A High Mountain Angler's Paradise.
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Shoshone National Forest
4. Shoshone National Forest
86%
(42)
National forest 95mi from Gardiner · 544 sites
Explore some of Wyoming’s wildest landscapes without the Yellowstone crowds.
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Targhee National Forest
5. Targhee National Forest
85%
(17)
National forest 61mi from Gardiner · 469 sites
You’ll want to allow yourself plenty of time to take advantage of all that Targhee National Forest has to offer. On several million acres, waterfalls cascade down volcanic cliffs, and crystal clear pools provide some of the best cutthroat trout fishing in the world. Rafters and tubers frolic in the shadows of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, and the smell of campfires makes you feel like an Oregon Trailer. Ancient rock formations sprout wildflowers, providing a scenic spot to boulder or rock climb, and Big Spring & Palisades Reservoir boasts over 70 miles of shoreline to bask in the sun after a long day of hiking. Two of the trails here access the high-altitute Alaska Basin, as well as trails in Grand Teton National Park. You’ll also be right next to the city of Idaho Falls, perfect for stocking up on the essentials before a full day of exploring grizzly bear habitats and karst limestone formations, all under the watchful eye of the snow-peaked Tetons!
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Caribou National Forest
6. Caribou National Forest
79%
(7)
National forest 168mi from Gardiner · 270 sites
The smaller of the two parks in Caribou-Targhee National Forests, Caribou is a welterweight not to be underestimated. Just south of its older brother, this land spans Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho, and is a crucial spot for supporting caribou populations. None of the animals here are bashful: bison, moose, deer, mountain lions, falcons, elk, and even black bears abound! Beautiful to snap shot from a distance.
Just south of the forest, Bear Lake is a fun spot to take a dip after you hike one of Caribou’s dozens of peaks (Mead Peak and Hawks Peak have gorgeous views, as does Big Elk Mountain at the northern tip of the park). At the south end, you’ll find campgrounds, fast flowing creeks, and the Minnetonka Cave at St. Charles Canyon. This is a site to see, but it stays 40 degrees down there all year so be sure to pack a coat, even if you’re sweating above ground. When you’re done, stop in the charming small town of Montpelier, surrounded by rolling hills and full of retro grocers and kitschy eateries. Yum!
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Top-rated campgrounds near Gardiner
Yellowstone National Park
1. Yellowstone National Park
96%
(439)
National park 44mi from Gardiner · 2193 sites
Enjoy incredible vistas, hydrothermal wonders, and diverse wildlife in America’s favorite park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
2. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
79%
(14)
National forest 114mi from Gardiner · 633 sites
Adventuring in the largest national forest in Montana should definitely be added to your summer (or winter!) to do list. Activities abound in The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, including wilderness trekking, scenic drives to killer views, camping among smallish forest sites, downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter, lake fishing, picnicking, and exploring historic wild-west ghost towns in the summer. You can also check out parts of the Continental Divide trail which crosses through this park, and cheer on thru-hikers in the final stretch of their epic journey. You may just have to flip a coin to decide between the plethora of outdoor fun in this 3.35 million acre forest. The choice is yours, all you have to do is pick one and get going!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Henrys Lake State Park
3. Henrys Lake State Park
100%
(2)
State park 43mi from Gardiner · 86 sites
Henrys Lake State Park: A High Mountain Angler's Paradise.
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Toilets
Campfires
Shoshone National Forest
4. Shoshone National Forest
86%
(42)
National forest 95mi from Gardiner · 544 sites
Explore some of Wyoming’s wildest landscapes without the Yellowstone crowds.
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Targhee National Forest
5. Targhee National Forest
85%
(17)
National forest 61mi from Gardiner · 469 sites
You’ll want to allow yourself plenty of time to take advantage of all that Targhee National Forest has to offer. On several million acres, waterfalls cascade down volcanic cliffs, and crystal clear pools provide some of the best cutthroat trout fishing in the world. Rafters and tubers frolic in the shadows of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, and the smell of campfires makes you feel like an Oregon Trailer. Ancient rock formations sprout wildflowers, providing a scenic spot to boulder or rock climb, and Big Spring & Palisades Reservoir boasts over 70 miles of shoreline to bask in the sun after a long day of hiking. Two of the trails here access the high-altitute Alaska Basin, as well as trails in Grand Teton National Park. You’ll also be right next to the city of Idaho Falls, perfect for stocking up on the essentials before a full day of exploring grizzly bear habitats and karst limestone formations, all under the watchful eye of the snow-peaked Tetons!
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Caribou National Forest
6. Caribou National Forest
79%
(7)
National forest 168mi from Gardiner · 270 sites
The smaller of the two parks in Caribou-Targhee National Forests, Caribou is a welterweight not to be underestimated. Just south of its older brother, this land spans Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho, and is a crucial spot for supporting caribou populations. None of the animals here are bashful: bison, moose, deer, mountain lions, falcons, elk, and even black bears abound! Beautiful to snap shot from a distance.
Just south of the forest, Bear Lake is a fun spot to take a dip after you hike one of Caribou’s dozens of peaks (Mead Peak and Hawks Peak have gorgeous views, as does Big Elk Mountain at the northern tip of the park). At the south end, you’ll find campgrounds, fast flowing creeks, and the Minnetonka Cave at St. Charles Canyon. This is a site to see, but it stays 40 degrees down there all year so be sure to pack a coat, even if you’re sweating above ground. When you’re done, stop in the charming small town of Montpelier, surrounded by rolling hills and full of retro grocers and kitschy eateries. Yum!
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Electrical hookup
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