Campsite AtlasSlough Creek Campground
Slough Creek is near some of the best wildlife watching opportunities in the park. The campground is at the end of a two mile dirt road, and best suited for tents and small RVs. There are plenty of hiking and fishing opportunities in the area, including the Slough Creek Trail which begins nearby. Nighttime offers a quiet, unimpeded view of the stars and the possibility of hearing wolves howl. Elevation: 6,250 ft (1905 m). There are many opportunities for recreation in the Slough Creek area including hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, backpacking and photography. Visit the Tower-Roosevelt and the Northeast page on the Yellowstone National Park website to learn more.
Campsites
| Standard, no hookups | 16 |
| Host/management | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Slough Creek Campground is open in the summer only. The campground fee is $20 per night per site.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
Slough Creek Campground is located about 7 miles from the Tower-Roosevelt junction within the park's Northern Range. It is about 30 miles from the park's North Entrance in Gardiner, MT and about 26 miles from the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City, MT.
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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.