What are the hours and season for Pebble Creek Campground?

Pebble Creek Campground is open June to late September. Check-in: 12:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM.

What are the fire rules at Pebble Creek Campground?

Fire rules at Pebble Creek Campground: Campfires in provided fire grates only. Check nps.gov/yell.

What is the best time to visit Pebble Creek Campground?

Jun–Jul: Wolf pup season — wolves most active and visible. Bison calving. Sep–Oct: Elk rut, bears preparing for hibernation, pronghorn at peak numbers.

What are the best things to do near Pebble Creek Campground?

Near Pebble Creek Campground: Slough Creek wolf watching at dawn (7 mi west) — bring binoculars, visit at 5–7am. Lamar Valley bison herds — often 1,000+ animals visible at once. Pebble Creek Trail (12 mi RT) — starts at the campground, excellent native cutthroat fishing.

Is there wildlife at Pebble Creek Campground?

Wildlife alert for Pebble Creek Campground: Grizzly bears highly active in the Lamar Valley — highest grizzly density in the lower 48. Bear spray required on all hikes. Bison charge without warning.

What are the common problems at Pebble Creek Campground?

At Pebble Creek Campground: Northeast Entrance Road closed to wheeled vehicles in winter. Solution: Pebble Creek only accessible May through October.

What are the insider tips for Pebble Creek Campground?

Insider tips for Pebble Creek Campground: The Northeast Entrance (5 miles) is the least-used park entrance — avoids all summer traffic Cooke City (5 miles east) has a grocery store, gas, and a good diner — stock up before entering Sites 1–15 are stream-side

What makes Pebble Creek Campground unique?

Pull-off at Slough Creek (7 miles west) at dawn with binoculars — the best wolf-sighting location on Earth. Between 5–7am in June and July, you can watch wolves hunt bison calves in the meadow. Bring a spotting scope. ⇒ Water: Pebble Creek has native Yellowstone cutthroat trout fishing directly from camp — no hiking required. The deep bends just downstream hold large fish. Fly fishing only; artificial lures, no bait. Fishing license available at Cooke City (5 miles east).

How do I book a campsite at Pebble Creek Campground?

Pebble Creek Campground is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Pebble Creek Campground"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pebble-creek-yellowstone to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Pebble Creek Campground

Yellowstone’s most remote accessible camp — wolves, native cutthroat trout, real wilderness

Yellowstone National Park, WY4.8 (892)6,900 ft

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Tucked into the Lamar Valley’s northeastern edge along Pebble Creek at 6,900 feet, this 27-site campground is where serious Yellowstone visitors go when they are done with geysers. The Lamar Valley — known as the Serengeti of North America — is the best wolf-watching ground in the world, and Pebble Creek sits right in it. Sites are shaded and stream-side. No hookups, no flush toilets, no camp store. What you get: pronghorn grazing 50 feet from your tent, wolves audible at dusk, and Pebble Creek running with native cutthroat trout. The Pebble Creek Trail starts at the campground.

Things to do nearby

Lamar ValleyPebble Creek TrailCooke City MTSlough Creek wolf watching at dawn

Best For

Wildlife photographersWolf watchersFly fishersSerious backcountry-minded campers

Site Types

TentSmall RV (30ft max)

Amenities

Vault Toilets

Drinking Water

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Bear Boxes

Fishing Access

Trail Access

Check-in

12:00 PM

Check-out

11:00 AM

Season

June to late September

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

No hookups, no showers, no camp store. Nearest full services: Gardiner (47 mi). Only 27 sites — books out 6 months in advance for summer.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov standard: full refund if cancelled 4+ days before arrival.

Why campers love Pebble Creek Campground

The most remote accessible campground in Yellowstone — 27 stream-side sites in the Lamar Valley, the Serengeti of North America and the world’s best wolf-watching ground. No hookups, no flush toilets. Just wolves audible at dusk and native cutthroat trout in Pebble Creek.

What's new in 2026

No major facility changes. One of the most unchanged campgrounds in the NPS system.

What campers say about Pebble Creek Campground

"Heard wolves howling from our tent at 4am. Pronghorn grazing 20 feet away when we woke up."

— Recreation.gov reviewer

"Drove 6 hours just to camp here. Watched wolves from the road in the morning. Worth every mile."

— Recreation.gov reviewer

Not the right fit if…

✕You need any amenities beyond vault toilets and water — truly primitive camping

Frequently asked questions

How much does Pebble Creek Campground cost per night?+

Pebble Creek Campground costs $20 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: None

What season is Pebble Creek Campground open?+

Pebble Creek Campground is open June to late September. Check-in is 12:00 PM, check-out is 11:00 AM.

Does Pebble Creek Campground have hookups?+

None

What is the maximum RV length at Pebble Creek Campground?+

Pebble Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Pebble Creek Campground?+

Pebble Creek Campground is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

What is the cell service like at Pebble Creek Campground?+

Zero service in the Lamar Valley corridor. Signal returns near Gardiner (50 miles west) or Cody WY (60 miles east).

How far is Pebble Creek Campground from the nearest town?+

Nearest services: Cooke City MT — 2 miles east (small store). Stock up in Gardiner (47 mi) beforehand.

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