Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest

Yellowstone

Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest

Yellowstone

About this campsite

Overview

Eagle Creek Campground is located 2 miles northeast of the town of Gardiner on Jardine Road and approximately 55 miles south of the city of Livingston along scenic HWY 89 S. At an elevation of 6100 feet, the campground overlooks Yellowstone National Park's majestic peaks. This 20-site campground has gravel roads with unpaved sites that accommodate a maximum of 48’ RVs. The Yellowstone River Trailhead is also located within this campground. Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and horse corrals are provided to the public. There are no hook-ups available. Food storage order is in effect from March 1st through December 1st.

Recreation

The Yellowstone River Trailhead is located within the camground. There are horse corrals for use by campers and day users. Many other hiking opportunities are locted within a 15 minute drive. The Yellowstone River is close by with access to rafting and fishing activites.

Facilities

Eagle Creek campground offers 20 sites for use by RV or tents. 18 sites are single sites, two sites are double sites. Sites 19 and 20 are located adjacent to horse corrals and are reserved for stock users until 4 pm and then are first come first serve for 1 night only. Not all sites are level. There are no hook-ups available. There is no water or sewer dump located close to the campground. Food storage restrictions are in effect from March 1st through December 1st. Bear boxes are located at each site to store food and other bear attractants.

Natural Features

The campground is located at about 6100 feet overlooking the Gallatin Mountains. There is a small creek that runs along the west side of the campground filled with small Aspen trees. It is not uncommon to have Elk roaming through and bedding in the grass.

Nearby Attractions

The Northwest entrance to Yellowstone National Park is located about a 10 minute drive away and offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features. Soak and relax at Yellowstone Hotsprings resort situated in the nearby town of Corwin Springs.

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Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)

Overview Starting Tuesday April 15th, the Mammoth Campground is open and reservations are required. For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay, Canyon, Madison, and Grant Village campgrounds), please visit the Yellowstone National Park Lodges Camping website. Recreation There are many recreational opportunities in the Mammoth Hot Springs and the North area. Visit these pages to learn more: Boating Fishing Hiking Photography & Wildlife Watching Explore the boardwalks above Mammoth Hot Springs to view the the steaming Hydrothermal Features or take a drive around the vibrant travertine terraces. Explore in Winter. Ski or snowshoe among the whiffs of sulfur along the Upper Terraces. Explore the historic Fort Yellowstone area. Visit the park's Mammoth & Hot Springs North web page to learn more. Facilities Mammoth Campground offers: 82 campsites Some Cell Phone Reception Food Storage Lockers Trash/Recycling Collection Amphitheater - Seasonal Staff or Volunteer Host On Site - Seasonal Potable Water spigots Flush Toilets - year round There are no showers at the campground Natural Features The Mammoth Campground is in a high sagebrush steppe, scattered juniper and Douglas fir trees provide shade during hot summer months. Wildlife including elk, bison, pronghorn, and mule deer frequent the Mammoth Hot Springs and the North area of the park, depending on the season. The road from the North Entrance to the Mammoth Campground winds up the Gardner River canyon, past crumbling walls of sandstone and ancient mudflows. The vegetation is much thicker in the canyon than on the open prairie down below, the common trees being Rocky Mountain juniper, cottonwood, and Douglas-fir. Low-growing willows also crowd the river's edge in the flatter, flood-prone sections of the canyon. Watch for wildlife, which varies by the season. Eagles, osprey, dippers, and kingfishers can be spotted along the river, while bighorn sheep climb along the steeper parts of the canyon. Elk are common in Mammoth Hot Springs, while bison can often been seen along the road out to Tower–Roosevelt. Spring and Fall daytime temperatures range from 30°F (-1°C) to 60°F (15°C) with overnight lows in the teens to single digits. Snow is common in the spring and fall. Summer temperatures are often around 70°F (21°) to 80°F (27°C) and occasionally 90°F (32°F) at lower elevations. Nights are usually cool and temperatures may drop below freezing at higher elevations. Thunderstorms are common in the afternoons. During winter, sub-zero temperatures and snow are common, especially at night and at higher elevations. Winter temperatures range from 0—20°F (-20—-5°C) throughout the day, with sub-zero temperatures overnight. Nearby Attractions Visit t

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