Henrys Lake State Park

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Riverside Campground sits along Henry's Fork of the Snake River in Caribou-Targhee National Forest at 6,200 feet. The 40-site campground includes single-family tent and RV sites plus one group site (up to 40 people), with fees from $25 to $75 per night. It's popular with anglers targeting the legendary Henry's Fork and visitors using it as a base for Yellowstone day trips.

3489 Green Canyon Rd, Island Park, Idaho, 83429-5182, United States

Harriman State Park sits along the Henry's Fork of the Snake River in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem at 6,135 feet. The park offers 10 overnight sites including group accommodations and rental cabins/yurts, plus 22 miles of trails through meadows and forest. Fees range from $7 to $50 per night. No overnight tent camping is allowed.

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ASHTON/ISLAND PARK RANGER DISTRICT, P.O. Box 858, ASHTON, ID 83420, USA

Bishop Mountain Cabin sits at 7,800 feet on its namesake summit at the western edge of Henry's Fork Caldera, an 18-mile-long volcanic feature in Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Built in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a fire lookout shelter, this single one-room cabin rents for $30 per night. Access requires a high-clearance vehicle and rough gravel roads. Verizon gets 4-bar 4G service.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

West End Campground sits on the shores of Island Park Reservoir in Caribou-Targhee National Forest at 6,332 feet. It's dispersed camping with no amenities or maintenance, which means complete solitude but also overgrown conditions. Reviews mention it works well for family reunions if you're prepared for a self-sufficient experience.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Box Canyon Campground sits on the rim of a deep canyon carved by the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, 18 sites tucked under lodgepole pine and Douglas-fir at 6,230 feet. Fees run $3-8 per night. Sites include tent and camper pads, fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets, with potable water and communal bear boxes on-site.

HIGHWAY 20, ISLAND PARK, ID, 83429, USA

Buffalo Campground sits along the Buffalo River in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering 127 sites across six loops at 6,200 feet elevation. The campground features paved roads, vault toilets consistently praised for cleanliness, and electric hookups in select loops. Sites range from $25-$100 per night depending on type and hookups. Be aware that some campers report frequent monitoring by camp hosts, with fines issued for minor infractions.

BUTTERMILK LOOP RD, ISLAND PARK, Idaho 83429, USA

Buttermilk Campground sits on the shore of Island Park Reservoir in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, about 20 miles from Yellowstone's west entrance. The campground has 55 sites spread across two single-family loops and one group loop that holds up to 150 people. Sites run $25-$130 per night and include vault toilets, potable water, bear lockers, and a boat ramp. Reviews split sharply: many campers praise the clean facilities and spacious sites, while others complain about rude camp hosts and weekend boat noise.

YALE-KILGORE ROAD

McCrea Bridge Campground sits on Island Park Reservoir at 6,200 feet in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, 35 sites spread across two loops. Sites run $25-50 per night, with Loop A first-come, first-served and Loop B reservable. The campground gets a 4.4 rating from 153 reviews, with visitors praising clean vault toilets and spacious sites but noting road noise and occasional trash overflow.

BIG SPRINGS LOOP ROAD, ISLAND PARK, ID, 83429, USA

Big Springs Warming Hut sits 22 miles south of West Yellowstone in dense lodgepole forest, designed for one thing: large groups. The single site accommodates up to 200 people with 20-amp electric hookups, a warming hut with wood stove, and vault toilets. At $75/night and 6,300 feet elevation, this is a group facility, not a traditional campground. Reviews are split between winter snowmobilers who love the trail access and disappointed campers who expected more amenities.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Upper Coffee Pot sits along Henry's Fork of the Snake River in Caribou-Targhee National Forest at 6,300 feet elevation. The campground has 15 sites with electric hookups, vault toilets, and bear lockers. Fees run $25-62 per night. Reviews praise the scenic riverside setting and clean facilities, though the access road is rough and sites fill quickly in summer.

HIGHWAY 20, ISLAND PARK, ID 83429, USA

Flat Rock Campground sits 22 miles south of West Yellowstone along Henry's Fork of the Snake River at 6,400 feet. The 74-site campground offers both electric and non-electric options ($25-62/night), with amenities including showers, potable water, and laundry. Sites are spacious and well-spaced, though U.S. Highway 20 runs close enough that many campers recommend earplugs for the road noise.

BIG SPRING AVE, ISLAND PARK, ID 83429, USA

Big Springs Group Area sits at the headwaters of Henry's Fork River, 22 miles south of West Yellowstone. The single group site accommodates up to 40 people for $75 per night and includes electric hookups, a rarity in this part of the national forest. Individual sites ring the group area, which limits privacy but keeps the setting heavily treed.

3917 E 5100 N, Island Park, Idaho, 83429-5209, United States

Henrys Lake State Park sits on the eastern shore of a glacially-formed high mountain lake at 6,000 feet, about a short drive from Yellowstone's west entrance. The campground has 83 sites (tent, RV, and cabins) with fees ranging from $33–70/night and full amenities including showers, flush toilets, and hookups. It's a popular base camp for Yellowstone trips and serious trout fishing.

Yellowstone National Park

Madison Campground sits at the confluence of the Gibbon and Firehole Rivers, offering a central location near Yellowstone's west entrance. Campers consistently praise the quick access to Old Faithful, the geyser basins, Norris, and Canyon, making it an efficient hub for exploring the park's thermal features. The campground has paved roads, a dump station, flush toilets, bear boxes at nearly every site, and an on-site camp store. No hookups, showers, or laundry.

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Bakers Hole sits three miles from Yellowstone's West Entrance along the Madison River, offering 73 sites split between electric hookups and standard camping. Sites run $26-61 per night and include vault toilets, potable water, fire rings, and bear lockers. The campground's proximity to the park makes it a practical basecamp, though Highway 191 noise carries through parts of the grounds.

5 Forest Service Road Ennis, MT 59729

Elk Lake dispersed camping and picnic area sits in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Ennis, Montana, at 6,400 feet elevation. The single primitive site offers picnic tables and bear lockers. Road conditions can limit accessibility, and there's no potable water, garbage service, or cell coverage.

PO BOX 520, WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT 59758, USA

Basin Station Cabin sits in Custer Gallatin National Forest at 6,594 feet, nine miles from West Yellowstone. This single-unit Forest Service rental runs $65 per night and operates year-round, though winter access requires skis or snowshoes. Reviewers describe it as one of the larger USFS cabins, with vault toilets and firewood available during winter months.

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Lonesomehurst Campground sits on the South Fork Arm of Hebgen Lake, 12 miles from West Yellowstone. The 25-site campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites ($26-$35/night) with electric hookups and bear lockers. You're right where the Madison River feeds into the lake, with Yellowstone National Park a short drive away.

Cherry Creek Campground, Hebgen Lake District

Cherry Creek Campground sits on the shores of Hebgen Lake with just 9 sites, about 15 miles from West Yellowstone. Fees run $16-$23 per night. Sites accommodate tents, small-to-mid-size RVs, and primitive setups, with driveway lengths from 25 to 70 feet. The campground has vault toilets and bear lockers but no water on-site.

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Rainbow Point Campground sits at 6,555 feet on the shores of Hebgen Lake in Custer Gallatin National Forest, about 20 minutes from West Yellowstone. The campground offers direct lake access, electric hookups, and bear lockers across multiple loops. Sites cost $26-$35 per night and accommodate both tents and RVs up to 40 feet. Reviews note clean vault toilets and helpful hosts, but the rough gravel access road and persistent mosquitoes earn consistent complaints.

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Spring Creek Campground sits in Custer Gallatin National Forest at 6,552 feet, minutes from Hebgen Lake's shoreline. The 15 first-come, first-served sites range from heavily shaded to open and sunny, with fees running $16-$23 per night. Driveway lengths vary from 40 feet to over 100 feet, accommodating tents, RVs, and primitive setups.

Madison Ranger District, 5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT, 59729

Cliff Point Campground sits at 6,313 feet in the southern Gravelly Mountains along the shore of Cliff Lake, a glacier-fed alpine lake known for its aquamarine water. The six-site campground charges $15 per night and books through the Recreation.gov reservation system. Sites are small and tight turns make the campground unsuitable for trailers over 16 feet. There's no cell service and no garbage collection outside summer months.

5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT 59729

Cliff Point Campground sits on the shore of Cliff Lake in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, about 6,400 feet above sea level. The campground has six sites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water. Trailers up to 16 feet fit. The nightly fee is $15. There's no cell service.

Madison Ranger District, 5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT 59729

Hilltop Campground sits on a forested hill between Cliff and Wade Lakes in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, about 40 miles from Yellowstone. The 18 sites rest under old-growth Douglas Fir at 6,424 feet elevation. Fees run $3-$8 per night. Sites accommodate tents and RVs.

5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT 59729

Hilltop Campground sits at 6,800 feet on a ridge between Wade and Cliff Lakes in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The 18 primitive sites are shaded by old-growth pines and offer a quiet alternative to busier lakeside camping. Fees run $15-30 per night. No cell service, and rough unpaved roads make access challenging for some rigs.

Wade Lake, MT, USA

Wade Lake Campground sits on a forested hillside at 6,400 feet in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, offering 27 sites (tent, RV, and group) from mid-May to mid-September. Fees run $15-30 per night. The campground includes vault toilets, potable water, bear lockers, and standard tables and fire rings. First-come-first-served sites fill quickly during summer weekends, and visitors report parking challenges during peak season.

Madison Ranger District, 5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT, 59729

Wade Lake sits at 6,217 feet in a forested ravine below the Gravelly Mountain Range, offering 25 tent and primitive sites near Ennis, Montana. Spring-fed waters give the lake its distinctive aquamarine clarity. Sites run $15-30 per night and accommodate tents plus smaller trailers under 24 feet, though space is tight in places.

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Beaver Creek Campground sits at 6,486 feet in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, a short drive from West Yellowstone and the geological drama of Earthquake Lake. The campground's 3 sites accommodate tents, RVs up to 40 feet, and primitive camping, with fees at $26 per night. Vault toilets, potable water, and fire rings cover the basics, though there's no individual bear box at each site.

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Cabin Creek Campground sits in southwestern Montana's Madison River corridor, positioned between Hebgen Lake and Earthquake Lake. The 15-site campground operates mid-May through late September with vault toilets, potable water, and bear lockers. Sites cost $26 per night and accommodate both tents and RVs. West Yellowstone is 25 minutes away.

Madison Ranger District, 5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT 59729

Madison River Campground sits at 5,910 feet along the southern edge of the Gravelly Range, where the Madison River runs alongside 10 campsites priced at $15 per night. The campground accommodates tents, RVs, and primitive setups. It's first-come, first-served with no garbage service, so pack everything out.

Madison Ranger District, 5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT 59729

West Fork Madison Campground sits where the West Fork meets the Madison River, 7 tent-only sites tucked under old-growth spruce and Douglas fir. The campground splits into two areas: two sites north of the access road and a five-site loop to the south. Sites run $12/night, first-come first-served. The narrow, winding approach and tight turns keep trailers out, which preserves the primitive feel but also limits who can camp here.

Madison Ranger District, 5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT, 59729

Riverview Campground sits on a natural bench above the Madison River valley, offering 24 sites with views of the river below and the Madison Mountain Range. The campground accommodates RVs up to 30 feet and costs $15 per night. You'll find potable water, vault toilets, and bear lockers here, plus cellular reception.

5 Forest Service Road, Ennis, MT 59729

Riverview Campground sits on a sagebrush plateau above the Madison River, 20 sites arranged in a single loop with outward-facing placement for privacy. The 5,900-foot elevation keeps nights cool even in summer. Vault toilets stay clean and well-stocked thanks to attentive hosts. Sites cost $15 per night (cash or check), accommodate trailers up to 30 feet, and include fire rings, picnic tables, and bear lockers. Cell service works. The open terrain means zero shade and summer mosquitoes.

PO BOX 520, WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT 59758, USA

Cabin Creek Cabin sits at 8,700 feet in the Madison Range, a single-room backcountry rental built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The cabin sleeps up to four and costs $65 per night. You'll find vault toilets and basic furnishings, but no running water or electricity. Cell service is unreliable this far into the forest.

PO BOX 520, WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT 59758, USA

Beaver Creek Cabin sits at 7,000 feet in the Madison Range of Custer Gallatin National Forest, offering one primitive cabin that sleeps up to five people. At $65 per night, you get four walls, a wood stove, basic furniture, and total seclusion. No cell service, no distractions. Winter access often requires skis or snowshoes.

5 FOREST SERVICE ROAD, ENNIS, MT 59729, USA

Black Butte Cabin sits at 8,900 feet in the Gravelly Range, a 1919 log structure that sleeps four. The single rental cabin runs $25-$45 per night and offers basic amenities: vault toilets, fire rings, and available firewood. It's genuinely remote. No cell service at the cabin itself. Though the proximity to Gravelly Range Road means you'll hear occasional traffic.