Buffalo Crossing RV Park
RVs and campers line a gravel lot behind a white fence, with young trees and green grass in Yellowstone National Park.
Colorful flower bed frames a painted buffalo statue with a man's portrait beside a wooden lodge in Yellowstone National Park.
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Buffalo Crossing RV Park

Camping★★★★☆
Last Updated: January 2026

Overview

About This Campground

Alright, you’re rolling into Buffalo Crossing RV Park just steps from Yellowstone’s West Entrance. It’s a compact RV park with 25 gravel sites, all with full hookups, and both pull-through and back-in options for big rigs. There’s a store and a movie theater on site, plus easy access to downtown West Yellowstone’s shops and services. It’s a practical basecamp with clean restrooms and showers, quiet hours after 10 PM, and bear safety rules in effect.

Highlights

Site Types

Gravel RV sites only (no tent camping)

Scenic Views

Forest and town proximity; trees around

Nearby Attractions

Downtown West Yellowstone: shops, restaurants, gas, groceries; Yellowstone West Entrance

Family Friendly

Families get easy access to Yellowstone and the on-site Yellowstone Park Village; quiet hours help kids sleep; it's convenient and safe.

Best Time to Visit

May–October; peak in summer

Camping Tips

  • Pack bear deterrents and hang food.
  • Quiet hours start at 10pm; plan early exits to the theater.
  • Bring a headlamp for the gate; the West Entrance closes at 9pm.
  • Don’t move firewood; use on-site bear dumpsters.
  • Store scented items in RVs or coolers.

RV Driver Intel

The Setup

Big rigs rejoice—pull-throughs are 30' x 70' and back-ins 25' x 45'. Internal roads are paved; parking lot layout with level gravel pads. Gate hours 8am-9pm; plan arrivals accordingly.

The Vibe

Functional basecamp near town and park entries; not a wilderness retreat, but clean, convenient, and kid-friendly. You’ll be within walking distance to services and still have space to relax at the site.

Bath & Laundry

Bathrooms spotless and immaculate; showers included with site; laundry on-site

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