Indian Creek Campground (Wy)
Yellowstone National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Yellowstone, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (234 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located about eight miles (13 km) south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, Indian Creek Campground—elevation 7,300 feet (2225 m)—sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The area offers easy access to fishing and hiking. The campground is away from the main road and provides a quieter, more primitive, experience than many other locations.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Indian Creek Campground offers a quieter, more primitive experience near the base of the Gallatin Mountains with breathtaking views of Electric Peak. Google reviews consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly campground hosts, and well-maintained sites surrounded by trees.
Wildlife alert: Northwestern Wolf, Red Fox, Pronghorn, American Pika, American Bison, Osprey, Trumpeter Swan, Common Raven, and Great Horned Owl have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Indian Creek Campground (Wy): Book early as this is a popular federal campground managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges. Sites are close together; choose a location away from the main areas if noise is a concern. The campground is 8 miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, positioning it away from the main road for a quieter experience. Bring a self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups.
Skip Indian Creek Campground (Wy) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.. You prefer full-facility campgrounds—this is a primitive-style location.. You plan to visit outside May through October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Indian Creek Campground (Wy): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Mammoth Campground (Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY), Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest (Gardiner, MT), Bear Creek Campground - Mt (Ennis, MT), Tower Fall Campground (YELLOWSTONE, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Creek Campground (Wy)
Cell signal at Indian Creek Campground (Wy) (Yellowstone, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Located about eight miles (13 km) south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, Indian Creek Campground—elevation 7,300 feet (2225 m)—sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The area offers easy access to fishing and hiking. The campground is away from the main road and provides a quieter, more primitive, experience than many other locations.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges.
Sites are close together; choose a location away from the main areas if noise is a concern.
The campground is 8 miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, positioning it away from the main road for a quieter experience.
Bring a self-contained RV; most sites have no hookups.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
The Indian Creek Campground is located in the Northern section of the park, about eight miles (13 km) south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, and thirteen miles (21 km) from the park's North Entrance near Gardiner, MT. Visit the park's website to Plan Your Visit and find maps and information on Directions & Transportation.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Yellowstone National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Yellowstone National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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