The best waterfall camping near Gardiner

25mi from Gardiner · 20 sites · Lodging

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We purchased our 6-acre home in Paradise Valley in 2010 and have our own little slice of paradise nestled between the Absaroka and Gallatin Mountain Ranges. * 38 miles north of Yellowstone National Park * 10-minute drive to music venues * 360-degree mountain views * 5 minutes from Chico Hot Springs * 20 minutes to Dailey lake / 5 minutes to the Yellowstone River

2. Bodhi Farms

41mi from Gardiner · 9 sites · Lodging

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Bodhi Farms is a 35 acre organic, permaculture farm nestled up against the Gallatin Mountains on the outskirts of Bozeman, Montana with a beautiful creek running through it. Through the spring, summer and fall seasons on the farm you’ll find activities that include open air nordic tipi yoga, farm stay activities, a wood fired sauna, guided onsite and offsite fly fishing excursions as well as an outdoor creekside farm-to-table restaurant. Excursions are nearly unlimited with abundant day trips to include fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking, rafting, not to mention Yellowstone National Park just an 80 mile beautiful drive away. We offer nine glamping tipis that are carefully placed alongside our creek, offering privacy and a truly authentic lodging experience. Five of our tipis offer king beds and four of them feature two twin beds. Extra cots are available as each tipi has a maximum occupancy of 4 people. These nine tipis share two full luxe tipi bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. For our overnight guests, a farm fresh continental breakfast is included every morning as well as a shared campfire with complimentary s'mores every evening. Our goal is to provide an authentic experience surrounded by the beauty of Montana in a sustainable way. Come hang out with us in the beautiful outdoors. Come to eat & drink, come to celebrate, come to relax and be well. Learn more about this land: Bodhi Farms is a 35 acre organic, permaculture farm nestled up against the Gallatin Mountains on the outskirts of Bozeman, Montana with a beautiful creek running through it. Through the spring, summer and fall seasons on the farm you’ll find activities that include open air nordic tipi yoga, farm stay activities, a wood fired sauna, guided onsite and offsite fly fishing excursions as well as an outdoor creekside farm-to-table restaurant. Excursions are nearly unlimited with abundant day trips to include fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking, rafting, not to mention Yellowstone National Park just an 80 mile beautiful drive away. We offer nine glamping tipis that are carefully placed alongside our creek, offering privacy and a truly authentic lodging experience. Five of our tipis offer king beds and four of them feature two twin beds. Extra cots are available as each tipi has a maximum occupancy of 4 people. These nine tipis share two full luxe tipi bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. For our overnight guests, a farm fresh continental breakfast is included every morning as well as a shared campfire with complimentary s'mores every evening. Our goal is to provide an authentic experience surrounded by the beauty of Montana in a sustainable way. Come hang out with us in the beautiful outdoors. Come to eat & drink, come to celebrate, come to relax and be well.

3. Custer Gallatin National Forest

84%

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936 sites · Lodge Grass, Montana

Find wilderness camping near Yellowstone National Park and beyond.

Enjoy incredible vistas, hydrothermal wonders, and diverse wildlife in America’s favorite park.

4. Yellowstone National Park

95%

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2193 sites · Wyoming

544 sites · Dubois, Wyoming

5. Shoshone National Forest

86%

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Explore some of Wyoming’s wildest landscapes without the Yellowstone crowds.

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!

6. Targhee National Forest

85%

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469 sites · Wyoming

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!

7. Caribou National Forest

79%

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270 sites · Idaho

Public campgrounds near Gardiner

Our quiet camp spot in April. Just a couple of miles from Gardiner--perfect spot to get up early and hit Yellowstone Park for the dawn patrol.

2.9mi from Gardiner · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

Eagle Creek Campground

98%

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Mammoth Hot Springs Campground

5.9mi from Gardiner · 85 sites · Tents, RVs · in Yellowstone National Park

Timber Camp Campground

7.1mi from Gardiner · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

Bear Creek Campground

7.8mi from Gardiner · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

99%

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Indian Creek Campground

11mi from Gardiner · 70 sites · Tents, RVs · in Yellowstone National Park

Fishing two minutes from the campground.

12mi from Gardiner · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

Canyon Campground

Tom Miner Campground

17mi from Gardiner · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

19mi from Gardiner · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

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Snowbank Campground

19mi from Gardiner · 1 site · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

Mill Creek Cabin

20mi from Gardiner · 1 site · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

Big Creek Cabin

20mi from Gardiner · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Yellowstone National Park

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Tower Fall Campground

97%

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Norris Campground

22mi from Gardiner · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Yellowstone National Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Welcome to our off-grid tiny Gnome Home.
The inside is 7.5 x 6.5 feet wide with 8.5 high ceiling.
The entrance door is 4 feet tall x 2 feet wide.
You must duck to enter and leave, so please use caution :)
There is a picnic table available.
A firepit/wood.

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Grace

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp Chicory in Paradise Valley

My friend and I had a great stay at the Gnome Home! The instructions were very clear, the home was tidy and clean, and the atmosphere was very peaceful.

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Antoni

September 2025

Super duper cute!! Easy to get to and had the cleanest porta potty ever!!

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Carolyn

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp Chicory in Paradise Valley

I loved my short stay in the gnome home. The property is so peaceful and the breakfast Sheila made was absolutely perfect!

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Laura

August 2025

I really enjoyed my stay at the Gnome Home! It’s very quaint and fun. Sheila is so kind and very thorough with instructions which makes it so easy to find and get settled.

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Zander Ostrovsky

August 2025

A friend of mine and I stopped by on our way across country and John and Sheila’s Gome Home was absolutely a highlight! Their property is not only absolutely beautiful with lots of cute and friendly animals roaming around but also conveniently located next to Yellowstone National Park and the nearby town. Will be visiting again on our next time through the area.

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Wendy

August 2025

I loved the little gnome home. It was a fun place to stay. Shelia was a great host. She had given us advice of where to go in Yellowstone. She had also made my son and I a pancake breakfast after we completed a task that she asked of us. I highly recommend this little home. Thank you.

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Heather

August 2025

I really enjoyed my stay in the Gnome Home. Sheila was great! I loved feeding the goats and chickens. Directions were clear and easy to follow. The porta-potty was clean and well stocked. If I find myself in the area I'd likely stop again.

Ray

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp Chicory in Paradise Valley

Very beautiful property and a good location for Yellowstone. Highly recommend!

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Braxton

July 2025

I loved it there. Beautiful stay and very clean. Prepare for a very small home but absolutely perfect

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Harold

June 2025

Unbelievably awesome place and even better host !! Great place to visit

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Eli

May 2025