Yellowstone RV Park
Overview
About This Campground
Alright, Yellowstone River RV Park sits just south of the North Entrance as a budget-friendly basecamp for Mammoth and Gardiner. There are 85 RV and tent sites, none with hookups, but potable water spigots are spread around and a fire ring with a picnic table is at every site. Showers aren’t on-site; pay showers are available at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel or Gardiner. Quiet hours are enforced, and each site has a bear locker for food storage—plan for a bear country stay.
Highlights
✅ BOOK IF: You want a budget riverfront stay with big-rig capable sites near Mammoth, and you can live without hookups. ❌ SKIP IF: You require on-site showers, full hookups, or pristine privacy from neighboring sites.
RV sites, tent sites
Yellowstone River views
Gardiner, Mammoth Hot Springs; North Entrance to Yellowstone; Gardiner amenities
Family Friendly
Kid-friendly, bear country awareness, short drive to Gardiner
Best Time to Visit
Summer peak; shoulder seasons spring/fall for fewer crowds
Camping Tips
- Bring bear spray and store food in lockers
- Pack water jugs if you want extra water capacity
- Confirm site length before arrival
- Expect no hookups and plan accordingly
RV Driver Intel
Big-rig folks: many sites are pull-through with paved internal roads; plan for a 40 ft combined length in most spots, but some long sites up to 75 ft exist. Winter limits shrink to 30 ft; verify site before booking. Expect limited maneuvering space and watch for overhanging branches on entry to some pads.
Yellowstone RV Park sits along the Yellowstone River just outside the North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana, making it a practical base for exploring Yellowstone when in-park sites are full. The park accommodates both RVs and tents and offers many wide pull-through sites that can handle large rigs. Full hookups include electricity (50/30/20 amp), water, and sewer. Generators are subject to quiet-hours rules, though the policy isn’t published; expect standard campground quiet rules. On-site facilities include clean flush toilets, free showers, and potable water at RV hookups. A small store carries essential RV supplies and a gift shop; cell service is generally available and some reviews note free WiFi. Roads within the park are paved and well maintained, and Gardiner is within walking distance for dining and basic supplies. Bear safety is important in this area—store food properly and follow disposal guidelines. The park operates in the spring through fall, with high demand due to Yellowstone’s popularity; advance booking through the private system is advised. Nightly rates appear in reviews around the high-$90s to mid-$100s (roughly $98–$133), varying by site type. Group sites aren’t documented. Total site count isn’t published, but the property supports a sizable number of RV and tent sites.
Shower facilities are not on-site; plan to use pay showers at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel or Gardiner.
What Campers Say
Rated 4.3 stars from 330 reviews; guests appreciate the budget riverfront basecamp, water spigots, and relative proximity to Gardiner. The lack of on-site showers is a consistent trade-off, and some rigs note tree-width constraints in certain sites. For a simple, affordable stop with bear-country realities, it delivers value.
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