The best camping near Yellowstone Lake

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  • The Range Riders Lodge
  • The Range Riders Lodge
  • The Range Riders Lodge
Booked 3 times

The Range Riders Lodge

9 sites ¡ Lodging10 acres ¡ Silver Gate, MT
Located less than a mile from the NorthEast entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The Range Riders is a rustic Airbnb lodging option for people who don’t mind communal bathrooms, creaking floors, and thin walls. It is a beautiful building with a lot of history and charm that shows it's age. Range Rider Accommodations Located in the town of Silver Gate, just outside the Northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park, sits the historic Range Rider Lodge. Construction began on the Range Rider in 1937 after the magnificent Beartooth Highway was completed. Whole logs were brought in from the surrounding forests and oil paintings depicting beautiful mountain scenes were commissioned to line the banisters of the second floor. The Range Rider was originally constructed to be an “indoor playground” for all of the tourists coming over the Beartooth Highway. Since its opening, the Range Rider, originally called the Gorham Chalet, has seen many wild times and brought a lot of entertainment to a small mountain community. Ernest Hemingway even used to frequent the bar and write. The original logs still stand and the Range Rider still possesses all of the magic that it has had since the day it opened. Over the years not much has changed, just enough so that people can continue to enjoy the Range Rider as so many have been able to in the past. Rooms in the Range Rider are available to be rented for nightly rentals. Rooms with one double bed start at $99.00/night and rooms with two double beds start at $184.00/night (these prices do not include tax). There are 5 communal restrooms; among them are 2 men’s showers and two women’s showers and two men’s restrooms and 2 women’s restrooms. The Range Rider is a rustic lodging option for people who don’t mind communal bathrooms, creaking floors, and thin walls. It is a beautiful building with a lot of history and charm but its age shows. The Range Rider Lodge is not for people looking for a luxury lodging option. It offers the bare minimum for your stay; the beds are comfortable and made with fresh linens and towels are provided for the bathrooms. The rooms are simple with just a bed and a table furnishing each room. The building warms up during the day but cools off at night depending on the outside temperature; to combat this we provide small space heaters in each bedroom.
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$114
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  • 1 Minute from Yellowstone
  • 1 Minute from Yellowstone
  • 1 Minute from Yellowstone
71%
(7)

1 Minute from Yellowstone

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1 acre ¡ Gardiner, MT
Our property is a small RV park (11 sites) right on the banks of the iconic Yellowstone River. We have 1 HipCamp site and it has glorious views of Electric and Sepulcher Mountains. When all is quiet, you can hear the roar of the mighty Yellowstone River! We DO NOT have a bath house so you must be self contained. We DO have full water, sewer, and power hook ups. Deets: -Rig length maximum of 30' -one vehicle -30 AMP ONLY @ this site -water and sewer hook ups -no wi-fi -no bath house -no laundry on site (there is a laundromat nearby) -must be self contained
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  • Specimen Creek herd
  • Rustic cabin on bank of North Fork of Bear Creek. Private and secluded but can be accessed by vehicle.
  • Specimen Creek herd
99%
(68)

North Fork Cabin

5 sites ¡ Lodging45 acres ¡ Gardiner, MT
This property was occupied and homesteaded in 1932 by Lloyd's Dad, Vern who began the outfitting business and raised his family here. The cabin is located on the bank of the pristine North Fork of Bear Creek approximately 1/4 up the creek from the North Fork base of operations.
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$125
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  • Silver Gate Lodging
  • Silver Gate Lodging
  • Silver Gate Lodging
Booked 3 times

Silver Gate Lodging

34 sites ¡ Lodging10 acres ¡ Silver Gate, MT
Nestled between Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley, Montana’s Beartooth Mountains, and the Wyoming Sunlight Basin. We are surrounded by some of the most majestic peaks in Montana. Silver Gate sits at an elevation of 7,400 ft, while the peaks around us soar to over 11,000ft. We are surrounded by some of the most majestic peaks in Montana. The town of Silver Gate was founded in 1932 by John J. Taylor and J. J. White to serve the people visiting Yellowstone National Park. The original construction covenants for the town required log and rustic architecture only, which gives Silver Gate its very unique character. Whether you stay a week or a day, you’ll find no better place to relax and enjoy Montana at its best than in Silver Gate. Wildlife abounds in the area. On the high slopes, you can look for bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and elk. Often in the early morning or evening hours, you can see moose, deer, or bison right out your cabin door.
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$170
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  • Homestead@LittleTrailCreekCabins
  • Homestead@LittleTrailCreekCabins
  • Homestead@LittleTrailCreekCabins
100%
(8)

Homestead@LittleTrailCreekCabins

1 site ¡ Lodging10 acres ¡ Gardiner, MT
We purchased the property in 2016 to share with travelers. There are three other rentals on the property. Learn more about this land: Shawn has been a nurse for 20+ years and understands the importance of a clean environment.  Take a step back in time. Imagine yourself as an original Homesteader in this early 1900's cabin. But with modern convinces. 5 minutes from Gardiner, Montana - The North Entrance to Yellowstone & Yellowstone Hot Springs. We provide delicious well water! Little Trail Creek runs thru the property. There are two rooms in the cabin. Dining table, kitchen supply hutch & wood stove in the main room.Two queen beds, a small cot in the bedroom. There is one chandelier and 1 outlet in each room. There is one extra cabin with one queen bed available for an additional fee. It is 4 feet from the homestead. It is only available for use by guests of the homestead cabin, so it is private. There is a gorgeous new shower house built in 2023. It provides a large walk in shower, vanity and sink, outlet and standard flush toilet.   Candles, oil lanterns, propane for the BBQ grill, campfire ring, camp chairs, wood stove, towels, hot springs & river towels, bedding, pots, pans, utensils, basic camp supplies are all included! There is a separate shack with an electrical outlet, toaster oven, electric coffee pot, percolator, a single electric burner for the cooking supplies. There are 3 other rentals on this property. Each cabin has 1 - 1.5 acres of private use and are generously spaced out.The Homestead cabin is bordered by Little Trail Creek and the house pasture. There are 5 horses on site.  Absorkee Wilderness is in the back yard with thousands of miles of hiking trails. This is a Glamping experience. There my be wildlife - including bears, elk, deer, bugs or field mice at anytime. We have tried to preserve the Homestead cabin as much as possible to its original state. There are elk, deer, birds and other native wildlife on the property daily.
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$245
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Public campgrounds in the park

Stay at a public campground in Yellowstone Lake

Norris Campground
97%
(15)

Norris Campground

100 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Sunset over Lewis Lake
95%
(40)

Lewis Lake Campground

170 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
It does not get any better than this campground! Our favorite place to be in the Tetons - along with the Lawrence S Rockefeller preserve and enjoying a beer on the back deck of the Jackson Lake Lodge.
100%
(13)

Lizard Creek Campground

60 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Grand Teton National Park
Tower Fall Campground
100%
(3)

Tower Fall Campground

31 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Typical layout of the campsites in loop H. (Tent only loop)
95%
(33)

Madison Campground

273 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Bison graze in the first snow of the season
93%
(93)

Grant Village Campground

400 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Lone bison at sunset.
99%
(41)

Indian Creek Campground

70 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Fishing Bridge RV Park Campground
90%
(8)

Fishing Bridge RV Park Campground

340 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Bridge Bay Campground
89%
(19)

Bridge Bay Campground

404 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Slough Creek, First Meadow.
98%
(28)

Slough Creek Campground

23 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Epic landscapes
100%
(24)

Mammoth Hot Springs Campground

85 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Light shining over the mountains surrounding Pebble Creek Campground. Lamar Valley.
97%
(29)

Pebble Creek Campground

27 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Gorgeous upper Yellowstone falls nearby attraction
87%
(15)

Canyon Campground

270 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Yellowstone National Park
Cave Falls Campground
100%
(1)

Cave Falls Campground

23 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Targhee National Forest
Camp breakfast is the best breakfast!
97%
(49)

Colter Bay Campground

346 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Grand Teton National Park
Eagle Creek Campground

Eagle Creek Campground

20 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Shoshone National Forest
Threemile Campground

Threemile Campground

20 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Shoshone National Forest
Deer Creek Campground
100%
(2)

Deer Creek Campground

6 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Shoshone National Forest
Grand Teton National Park: a place where the mountains meet the sky and allow them to intermingle for a lifetime.
98%
(22)

Signal Mountain Campground

81 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Grand Teton National Park
Sheffield Campground

Sheffield Campground

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents In Teton National Forest

Top-rated campgrounds near Yellowstone Lake

  • Yellowstone Holiday
  • Yellowstone Holiday
  • Yellowstone Holiday
Booked 36 times

Yellowstone Holiday

51 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs10 acres ¡ West Yellowstone, MT
Located on the north shore of beautiful Hebgen Lake Montana, Yellowstone Holiday RV Campground & Marina has all of the ingredients to create a spectacular summer vacation. Open early May through the end of September (weather permitting), visitors can stay in a cozy cabin, or park their RV at one of our 36 sites. Only 15 minutes from the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Holiday is the perfect base camp to explore some of the most incredible sights in the world. We welcome you and your family to come play, and relax, in one of the most beautiful corners of the Great Outdoors. Whether you want a comfortable bed and a private bathroom, or just a beautiful setting to park your RV, Yellowstone Holiday has accommodations to suit your needs. Our resort includes a campground with 36 big-rig RV sites and 16 cozy cabins. All of the accommodations are within walking distance of the lakeshore and have fantastic views of the mountains and Hebgen Lake. Wherever you choose to stay, we want your vacation to be a pleasant one. Please feel free to discuss your needs with our friendly staff. Settle in and make Yellowstone Holiday a comfortable home-away-from-home as you explore this beautiful country. Each of our 36 RV sites is full hookups (electric 20/30/50 amp, water, sewer). Because of the resort’s smaller size, you will enjoy privacy and a relaxed pace during your stay.
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  • Camp Steelhead
  • Camp Steelhead
  • Camp Steelhead
96%
(178)

Camp Steelhead

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Island Park, ID
CLOSE TO YELLOWSTONE NP! This is a great spot with easy access to all the outdoor recreation that Island Park offers. A convenient 30-minute drive to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. A quick 10-minute drive to enjoy the beautiful day hikes of Harriman State Park. You can also hike directly from Camp Steelhead on the old historic rail grade and enjoy the views of the majestic Buffalo River. Enjoy a quiet camping area with the convenience of power hookups for your RV (30 amp) or just plug in your phone to the 110 outlets if you are tent camping. Close proximity to Highway 20 and easy access to services and dining. One RV/Trailer per campsite. Camp Steelhead is located within the beautiful Yellowstone Ecosystem. While we have not had any problems with wildlife. We ask that campers store food properly to avoid any issues. Yellowstone does not have a fence around it. Animals wander all through the area.
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  • Sportsman's Retreat RV Sites
  • Sportsman's Retreat RV Sites
  • Sportsman's Retreat RV Sites
96%
(49)

Sportsman's Retreat RV Sites

3 sites ¡ RVs1 acre ¡ Gardiner, MT
We are located right in the middle of Gardiner MT. Less than a 1/4 mile from Yellowstone Parks North entrance. There are only 2 RV sites on the property and located in a quiet neighborhood. Beautiful views of the mountains. Wildlife such as deer and elk frequent the property. Walking distance to everything Gardiner has to offer. Such as food, laundry mat and the historical Roosevelt arch.
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  • Mountain Runner Retreat
  • Back in site, lots of big trees
  • Mountain Runner Retreat
88%
(4)

Mountain Runner Retreat

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ Gardiner, MT
This little gem is 5 miles from the North entrance of Yellowstone Park. It is up a dirt road (can be very bumpy at times) that gets you up and away from the crowds where you can relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. The site sits has private access to Bear Creek, a pristine stream with minimal access locations. When you are down by our creek, you are in a forest oasis. The RV/Trailer site is a back-in only site with trees, picnic table, electric, water and sewer hook ups. Nearby is our turn of the century barn with chickens doing "chicken things". Jardine itself is a historic mining town, with several trail-heads nearby. Mountain biking can be enjoyed on the many dirty roads above Jardine.
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$75
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  • Abi H.’s Land Naomi at SSRiverFarm
  • Abi H.’s Land Naomi at SSRiverFarm
  • Abi H.’s Land Naomi at SSRiverFarm
95%
(11)

Abi H.’s Land Naomi at SSRiverFarm

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents30 acres ¡ Cody, WY
Most beautiful view in the whole Wapiti valley Private road to the site following mother natural original curves so only a equal or under 20feet long cars can up. Convince location just half hour driving to Yellowstone Park east gate. Fishing hunting hiking horseback riding target shooting rock climbing meditating camp fire coffee on site
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$18.99
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  • Starlight Retreat Yellowstone
  • Starlight Retreat Yellowstone
  • Starlight Retreat Yellowstone
92%
(6)

Starlight Retreat Yellowstone

29 sites ¡ Lodging40 acres ¡ Island Park, ID
Starlight Retreat sits on 40 stunning acres only 19 minutes from Yellowstone and 2 minutes off hwy 20 with meadows, aspen groves, and a pine forest to explore with miles of trails connecting directly the property, perfect for hiking or mountain biking. Henry's fork is a crystal clear world class fishing river a short walk down the road. Henry's lake, only a few minute drive, is a world famous fishing lake. In every direction you'll find world class hunting and fishing. Crystal clear rivers leading to stunning waterfalls. You are in the heart of what's become known as "sportsman's paradise".
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$163
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The best camping near Yellowstone Lake guide

Overview

Yellowstone Lake pulls in campers for a reason. You’ll find over 4,200 places to pitch a tent or park your RV, all tucked among pines, near bubbling streams, or right on the water’s edge. The scene? Early morning mist, osprey overhead, and trout flashing in the shallows. Average stays run about $163 a night, but you’ll spot options down to $18 if you know where to look. Campfires are allowed, pets are welcome, and showers are easy to track down—though you’ll want to arrive early for the hottest water. Fishing, wildlife-watching, and swimming fill the days. Tried-and-tested favorites include Camp Steelhead (102 reviews), North Fork Cabin (62 reviews), and Sportsman's Retreat RV Sites (32 reviews). Bring a good map and keep your food locked up—bears are locals, too.

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