Indian Creek Campground in Yellowstone National Park

Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Indian Creek Campground in Yellowstone National Park

 

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Indian Creek Campground Introduction

Located about eight miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, Indian Creek Campground—elevation 7,300 feet (2225 m)—sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The area offers easy access to fishing and hiking. The campground is away from the main road and provides a quieter, more primitive, experience than many other locations. This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service.

Indian Creek Campground Address

GPS Coordinates–N: 44 53.22138 W: 110 44.16414
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

GPS: 44.887023247756964,-110.73606858357869

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Directions to Indian Creek Campground

Located on the Grand Loop Road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris.

Indian Creek Campground Weathers

Yellowstone’s weather can vary greatly within a day and throughout the park. Snow can fall every month of the year. Summer highs reach 70–80°F (25–30°C) during the day, but nights can be cool (and it may freeze at higher elevations). During spring and fall, daytime highs range from 30–60°F (0–20°C), with overnight lows below freezing.

Indian Creek Campground Fees: $10.00 - $20.00

Nightly Fee - $20.00

Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.

Hiker/bicyclist Night Fee - $10.00

This is the per-person cost for a hiker/bicyclist campsite for one night.

Indian Creek Campground Reservation

Reserve Indian Creek Campground online at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/259304

All sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Eighty percent of sites are reservable six months in advance, while the remaining 20% of sites are available two weeks in advance.

Indian Creek Campground Campsites Count: 70

  • Total reservable sites: 70

  • Total first come first serve sites: 0

  • Total campsites: 70

  • Total group campsites: 0

  • Total horse campsites: 0

  • Total tent only campsites: 0

  • Total electrical hookups: 0

  • Total RV only campsites: 0

  • Total walk/Boat to: 0

  • Other: 0

Regulations Overview

Overnight camping or parking is only allowed in designated campgrounds or campsites. Campsite occupancy is limited to six people per site. Checkout time is 10 am. Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day, and 30 days for the rest of the year. There is no stay limit at the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Unless posted otherwise, wood and charcoal fires are permitted in all campgrounds except the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Propane grills and stoves are usually unaffected by fire restrictions. All odorous items that may attract bears, including food, cooking gear, toiletries, and garbage, must be kept secured when not in use. Bear-proof storage boxes are available at many campsites. Where permitted, generators may only be operated from 8 am to 8 pm (60 dB limit). Generators are not permitted at Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, or Tower Fall.

Indian Creek Campground Amenities

  • Food Storage Lockers: Yes - seasonal
  • Toilets:
    • Vault Toilets - seasonal
  • Showers:
    • None
  • Laundry: No
  • Trash Recycling Collection: Yes - seasonal
  • Dump Station: No
  • Internet Connectivity: No
  • Cell Phone Reception: No
  • Amphitheater: No
  • CampStore: No
  • Staff or Volunteer Host Onsite: Yes - seasonal
  • Potable Water:
    • Yes - seasonal
  • Ice Available for Sale: No
  • Firewood for Sale: No

Indian Creek Campground Contacts

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Indian Creek Campground Mobile Coverage

The coverage range within mobile cellular networks is determined by the input provided by individual campers who utilize the service, and the following table represents the collective results of those contributions.

Mobile Network Coverage Feedbacks
AT&T No Service 15
T-Mobile No Service 7
Verizon No Service 16
Sprint No Service 2

Reviews Rating for Indian Creek Campground: 4.29

The review ratings is contributed from campers, the average rating is aggregate data. There are total 56 reviews, the average rating is 4.29 out of 5.

  • 5 stars: 30 30
  • 4 stars: 18 18
  • 3 stars: 5 5
  • 2 stars: 0 0
  • 1 stars: 3 3