4.1989 reviewsPrice
$7 - $10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Open all year.
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Unknown
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Price
$7 - $10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Open all year.
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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US Rt 89 North, 12.9 miles from Gardiner, MT
Fly fishers and wildlife watchers get the most out of this place: Brown, Rainbow, and Cutthroat trout in the river, bighorn sheep and bison spotted regularly, and the Joe Brown trail into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness just nearby. At $10 a night, it's hard to beat for a Yello
No potable water means hauling everything from Gardiner, 13 miles back down the road. Add rocky, uneven ground at several sites, vault toilets that reviewers flag as rough, and highway noise that carries through the canyon at night, and comfort-focused campers will find the trade
Reference information about Canyon Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>A campground along the Yellowstone River on the Gardiner District.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /><br /><br /> </p>
The elevation is 5100 ft. The campground is 19.8 miles from north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. This pack it in, pack it out campground, located across the highway from Yellowstone River, features large boulders that separate campsites and provide some privacy. Douglas fir and juniper provides some shade for campers. There is some traffic noise from Rt. 89. The campground has two sections. One section, to the left of the campground's fee board, is a spur dead-ending in a tight turn around. With some Douglas fir, sites in this section enjoy the most shade. The other section, to the right of the fee Gallatin National Forest 197 board, is a large loop and has the campground's tent-only campsites. With fewer tries this section is more open and sunny. The campground is located in the rugged and beautiful Yankee Jim Canyon. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. Possible day trips from the campground are Yellowstone National Park, the community of Gardiner, MT, and rafting on the Yellowstone River.
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station with potable water is available for a fee at Yellowstone RV Park. It is located at the north end of Gardiner, between mile marker 1 and 2 on US Rt. 89. Facilities Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Vaults: Yes Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Water Sports Lake: No Water Skiing: No Swimming (provided): No Rafting (whitewater): Yes Sailing: No Kayaking (whitewater): No Power Boating: No Boat Ramp: No Boating (no power): No Boat Carry-Down Access: No Comments: Rafting is possible in the Yellowstone River; contact the Gardiner District for outfitters. Hiking: Joe Brown trail #381 (foot and horse) - 14 miles is nearby. Provides access to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Fishing: Brown, Rainbow, and Cutthroat trout and Whitefish available in the Yellowstone River. Gallatin National Forest 198
Rafting is possible in the Yellowstone River; contact the Gardiner District for outfitters. Hiking: Joe Brown trail #381 (foot and horse) - 14 miles is nearby. Provides access to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Fishing: Brown, Rainbow, and Cutthroat trout and Whitefish available in the Yellowstone River. Gallatin National Forest 198
Rafting is possible in the Yellowstone River; contact the Gardiner District for outfitters.
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station with potable water is available for a fee at Yellowstone RV Park. It is located at the north end of Gardiner, between mile marker 1 and 2 on US Rt. 89.
From Gardiner, MT take US Rt 89 north 12.9 miles to campground on right.
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Summer brings daytime highs of 65-85°F and nighttime lows of 35-50°F. It's the best season for fishing. River insect hatches peak in July and August. Trails through Yankee Jim Canyon are fully accessible, and wildlife viewing is productive. The 15-site campground fills on summer weekends. Winter turns the canyon snowy and cold, but the campground stays open year-round for those equipped to handle it.
Likely good weather, wildlife and views in fall, but limited direct review detail on autumn stays.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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