YELL
Main Camp
Free
Main Camp is a popular base camp for exploring Yellowstone. The campground has 69 sites, restroom facilities, and drinking water access. Sites are distributed first-come, first-served; arrive early in peak season.
Fee Free
Toilets Flush Toilets - year round
Showers None
Drinking Water Drinking Water
Cell Signal Yes - year round
Camp Store No
Dump Station Yes
Firewood for Sale No
Reservations
No reservation system. Arrive early during peak season — the campground fills most summer weekends.
Campground Rules
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Maximum stay is 14 nights per year. All food must be stored in bear-resistant containers or a locked vehicle. Ground fires permitted in designated rings only. Pack out all trash. Generators allowed 8am–8pm only.
Operating Hours
Campground Hours
Open late spring through early fall. Typically May through October, weather permitting.
Contact
Phone: (696) 483-5591
Email: yell_camping@nps.gov