Indian Creek Campground (WY)
Yellowstone National Park
Located about eight miles (13 km) 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.
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 website.
Indian Creek Campground offers 70 campsites. A registration office and information board is situated at the entrance of the campground. This campground has an amphitheater and the Bighorn Pass trailhead.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
Indian Creek Campground is managed by the park. If you are looking for 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.
RV or Camper Unit Delivery Prohibited. The delivery or pick-up of out-of-park RVs or other camper unit rentals is prohibited.
Notify the Campground of Late Arrivals. To notify campground of late arrival or cancellation please call 307-344-2289
Parking. All wheeled vehicles including trailers and motorcycles must be parked on parking pads or established roadways, so as not to block or restrict traffic in campgrounds.
Camping Occupancy Maximums. Maximum occupancy is six people per site. Camp only in designated sites. Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day and to 30 days the rest of the year parkwide. The 44-day camping limit includes both concession- and park-operated campgrounds.
Wildlife/Bear Regulations.
• Keep all food and related items - beverages, cooking utensils, stoves, pet food and, empty or full, food and beverage containers such as coolers, ice chests, and water jugs - locked inside your vehicle or stored in a food storage box, unless in immediate use. Bear resistant food containers must be kept in a vehicle, in a hard-sided camping unit, or in a food storage box.
• All trash and garbage must be disposed of in the provided bear-proof trash cans. Do not leave food related trash or garbage unattended.
• Washing dishes or clothing at campground hydrants or spigots is prohibited. Carry all dishwater/wastewater to the restroom toilet for disposal.
Campfires and Firewood. Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. Campfires are permitted only in established fire grates. Fires must be attended at all times. Only dead, down, and detached wood may be gathered. Wood should not extend outside the fire grate perimeter. Do not break limbs off of standing trees, living or dead. Drown campfires thoroughly with water to make sure they are completely out.
NOTE: Wood and charcoal fires may be subject to special restrictions due to fire danger. Restrictions will be listed on campground information boards and on the park's Current Conditions page. Propane grills and stoves are not usually affected by fire restrictions.
Quiet Hours & Generators. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and are strictly enforced. No loud audio devices or other noise disturbances will be allowed during this time. Generators are prohibited.
Stay on Boardwalks and Trails. All travel in thermal areas is restricted to NPS designated trails and boardwalks.
Fishing. To fish within the park, people 16 years of age and older are required to purchase and carry on their person a Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit (you may purchase in advance). To learn more about fishing regulations, visit the park's Catch a Fish web page.
Natural Features
Highlights in the Mammoth Hot Springs and the North area include Obsidian Creek and the Gardner River, Big Horn Pass Trail, Sheepeater Cliff picnic area, and Willow Park to Watch Wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
Bighorn Pass trailhead
Sheepeaters Cliff picnic area
Rustic Falls
Apollonaris Spring
Obsidian Cliff
Recreation
Catch a Fish, Take a Hike, Watch Wildlife, are things you can do at this campground. The Big Horn Pass trailhead is on the entrance road to the campground.
Changes & Cancellations
Changing Reservations:
There is no change fee if a visitor extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. Additionally, there is no change fee if the visitor wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility.
If a visitor wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.
If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.
Once a reservation date has begun, visitors cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. Onsite staff will assist with changes or cancellations.
Cancellations:
Visitors may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's approved rate including tax and applicable add-on. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Visitors who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days prior to arrival date will pay a $10 service fee AND forfeit the first night’s rate.
No-Shows:
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Early Departures:
Visitors are requested to notify staff at the facility if they depart early to allow others to use the site.
If the visitor chooses to depart early, they may forfeit the approved rate and applicable tax and applicable add-on for the day of departure. If a visitor departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund. Visitors may notify the Recreation.gov call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time (10 am) has passed, the visitor will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used.
Refunds:
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Visitors may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Contact Information
Mailing
Yellowstone National Park Campgrounds P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone WY 82190
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 307-344-2107
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
The Indian Creek Campground is located in the Northern section of the park, about eight miles (13 km) south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, and thirteen miles (21 km) from the park's North Entrance near Gardiner, MT. Visit the park's website to Plan Your Visit and find maps and information on Directions & Transportation.
Available Campsites
- Site Indian Creek site #63, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #44, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #22, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #67, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #62, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #43, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #27, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #48, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #30, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #25, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #34, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #71, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #64, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #4, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #24, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #9, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #5, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #47, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #41, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #8, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #53, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #68, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #7, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #52, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #70, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #65, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #28, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #33, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #40, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #39, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #54, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #66, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #31, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #36, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #56, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #60, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #50, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #51, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #46, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #57, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #55, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #6, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #42, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #72, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #29, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #49, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #73, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #58, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #38, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #45, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #23, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #37, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #35, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #32, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #26, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #61, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #69, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #21, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #11, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Indian Creek site #13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
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