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Things to Do on a Yellowstone National Park RV Road Trip

The first national park in the U.S. offers spectacular sights and plenty of space. Taking an RV trip to Yellowstone can feel daunting—but with some extra planning, it’s absolutely worth it.

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Created by Togo RV - September 1st 2020

RVers can cover ground at Yellowstone at a decent pace by planning stops along the park's two loops. We outline highlights for RVers and recommended campgrounds nearby.

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Yellowstone Lake, WY, US

Fishing Bridge Campground

While it’s a bare-bones RV park, visitors note that it has a high price tag for national park standards. As long as you go into your experience with expectations in check, Fishing Bridge is an excellent jumping-off point for exploring close-by sites like Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

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159 Grant Campground Rd Yellowstone Lake, WY, US

Grant Village Campground

This large (430 sites) campground is located in the national park off the Grand Loop Road at the south end of Yellowstone Lake. There are no hookups, but you're near stores, a restaurant, gas station, visitor center, and boat ramp in the town of Grant Village.

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West Entrance Rd., WY, US

Madison Campground

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This in-the-park campground is 14 miles from West Yellowstone and 16 miles from Old Faithful. There are over 200 sites that can accommodate RVs and the campsite is close to popular fly-fishing rivers.

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210 S Electric St., West Yellowstone, MT, US

Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park & Cabins

Offers manicured sites and full hookups right in the charming little town of West Yellowstone. The location is within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, and other attractions like the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

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3305 Targhee Pass Hwy PO Box 348, West Yellowstone, MT, US

Yellowstone Park-West Entrance KOA

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This campground is only 5 minutes from the park's west entrance and has a swimming pool, dump facilities, playground, and a recreation area. If you have a larger rig, this campground can accommodate you; it also has full hookups and some pull-through sites.

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250 Parkline Trail Madison River, West Yellowstone, MT, US

Baker's Hole Campground

This campground is managed by USDA and is first-come, first-served. There are 33 sites with electric hookups and an additional 40 sites for dry camping. It's located near the west entrance along the Madison River.

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Yellowstone National Park, WY, US

Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone Lake is the largest high-elevation lake in North America, with more than 140 miles of shoreline. Private boats are allowed, but the cold water temperatures and frequent, sudden winds make it suitable only for experienced boaters.

Grand Loop Rd, West Thumb, WY, US

West Thumb Geyser Basin

At West Thumb Geyser Basin, you can walk along the boardwalk and see the lake and geysers at the same time, including at least one geyser that’s actually in the lake.

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Yellow Stone National Park, WY, US

Old Faithful Geyser

It’s one of the more popular park attractions, so arrive early to beat the crowds. While in the area, make sure to explore the Upper Geyser Basin for even more geysers and other geothermal phenomena. For history buffs, the Old Faithful Inn offers free historic tours.

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Grand Loop Road, WY, US

Midway Geyser Basin

You’ll find Midway Geyser Basin just a few minutes away from Old Faithful. Here you’ll find the colorful Grand Prismatic Spring, the third largest hot spring in the world.

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201 South Canyon, West Yellowstone, MT, US

Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center

Located in West Yellowstone, this is a not-for-profit wildlife park where you can see grizzly bears and gray wolves in an outdoor habitat. Animal residents are unable to survive in the wild and provide an educational opportunity to visitors.

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Near Canyon Village, WY, US

Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone

You'll recognize the 1,000-foot-deep canyon from Artist Point as you approach the gushing falls. Make sure you drive the North and South Rim roads for the best views.

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Canyon Vlg, Canyon Village, WY, US

Canyon Visitor Education Center

Don’t miss the Canyon Visitor Education Center for exhibits on the supervolcano that’s responsible for Yellowstone’s one-of-a-kind landscape.

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NE Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park,, WY, US

Lamar Valley

The Lamar Valley offers a glimpse of some lesser-seen wildlife, like the 100 or so wolves who live inside the park. Here, you’ll also find the Lamar River Trail, which is a 20-mile out-and-back trail.

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14 Jardine Rd, Gardiner, MT, US

Rocky Mountain RV Park & Lodging

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Located less than a quarter of a mile from the North Entrance to the park, this campground offers full hookups, bathhouses, river views, and quietness.

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Mammoth Hot Springs, WY, US

Mammoth Campground

For an in-park option without hookups, stay in the Mammoth Hot Springs area, which is close to the town of Gardiner, Montana. Note that sites here cannot accommodate RVs longer than 30 feet. This corner of the park is a long haul from most of the other popular attractions, so there will be fewer crowds. It’s also the only campground in the park that’s open year-round.

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Mammoth Hot Springs, Mammoth, WY, US

Mammoth Hot Springs

Located in the far northwest corner of the park, you can get up close to the hydrothermal action via a boardwalk trail that winds through the area. This is also the site of Fort Yellowstone. And, while you’re at this end of the park, make sure to visit the north entrance gate and the Roosevelt Arch.

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S Entrance Rd, WY, US

Yellowstone National Park

While massive at 3,472 square miles spanning across three states, much of the trip planning has already been done for you—just follow the park’s two big loops. RVers can cover ground at a decent pace by planning which stops to make along the loop each day.

With some extra planning and a well-devised itinerary, a trip to Yellowstone in an RV can be simple, fun, and sure to wow the whole family.

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