Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday

The biggest private camp near Yellowstone — full amenities 6 miles from the west entrance

Location: West Yellowstone, MT, MT

Price: From $12 per night

Price range: $12–$25 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (3241 reviews)

Season: Late May to early October

The Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday in West Yellowstone, Montana is the premier private basecamp for Yellowstone visitors. With 280 sites, a heated indoor pool, on-site breakfast, and guided tour pickups directly from the campground, it operates more like a resort than a campground. Full 50-amp hookups, pull-throughs to 70 feet, and immaculate facilities make it the top choice for large rigs. Six miles from Yellowstone’s busiest entrance, it doubles as the best overflow option when Madiso

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Amenities: Full Hookups (30/50A), Heated Indoor Pool, Hot Showers, Laundry, Camp Store, WiFi, Breakfast On-Site, Dog Park, Playground, Tour Pickups, Pet Friendly, Pull-throughs to 70ft

The closest private campground to Yellowstone’s busiest entrance, with full hookups, a heated pool, and amenities the park’s own campgrounds don’t offer. West Yellowstone is 1 mile from the park entrance.

The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center (1 mi from camp) houses non-releasable grizzly bears and wolves. You can watch grizzlies from 20 feet away — closer than you’ll safely get in the park. Their bear-proof container testing involves actual grizzlies trying to break into your gear.

What is new at Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday: KOA expanded cabin inventory 2023. New heated bathhouse.

Wildlife alert: Bison and bears occasionally wander into West Yellowstone town. Maintain all wildlife distances even in town.

Fire rules: Campfires in KOA-provided fire rings only. West Yellowstone town fire ordinances apply.

Things to do near Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday: Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center (1 mi) — the best up-close bear viewing you’ll ever safely do. Old Faithful (30 min from the park entrance) — erupts roughly every 90 minutes. Grand Prismatic Spring (20 min) — the most colorful thermal feature in Yellowstone.

Insider tips for Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday: Book 6+ months in advance for July West Entrance line can be 90+ minutes on summer mornings — enter before 8am or after 4pm

Skip Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday if: You want a wilderness camping experience — this is a full-service resort adjacent to a tourist town.

Best time to visit Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday: Jun–Sep — All Yellowstone roads open, pool heated, full services..

Common issues at Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday: Yellowstone West Entrance can have 90+ minute entry lines. Enter before 8am or after 4pm. Consider driving to the South or North entrance.

What campers say about Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday: "Best of both worlds — full hookups and hot showers at camp, world-class wildlife in the park minutes away." — KOA reviewer "Pool was a game-changer after long hiking days. Kids loved it." — KOA reviewer

Nearby campgrounds: Basin Station Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT), Lonesomehurst Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Cherry Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Rainbow Point Campground (West Yellowstone, MT).