So I have decided to take the time to address some of the common question that people want answers to when heading to Yellowstone National Park (YNP).
It your are interested in when the roads are opening in the park please refer to my previous blog at: http://greateryellowstoneguru.blogspot.com/2015/04/yellowstone-national-park-road-openings.html
I would like to address is camping this time. As of today Mammoth and Madison are open and they fill up fast, especially on weekends. During the Summer months all of the campgrounds will fill up daily so get them early.
Here is a list of opening and closing dates as well as rates:
Mammoth Year Round $20 per night
Mammoth Year Round $20 per night
Madison 5/1-10/18 $21.50 per night
Fishing Bridge 5/8-9/20 (hard sided units only) $46.75 per night
Norris 5/15-9/28 $20 per night
Tower/Roosevelt 5/22-9/28 $15 per night
Bridge Bay 5/22-9/7 $21.50 per night
Canyon 5/29-9/13 $26 per night
Indian Creek 6/12-9/14 $15 per night
Pebble Creek 6/15-9/28 $15 per night
Slough Creek 6/15-10/7 $15 per night
Lewis Lake 6/15-11/1 $15 per night
Grant Village 6/21-9/10 $26 per night
Yellowstone is home to many wild animals who go where they please. photo from: tripadvisor.com
In the past backcountry camping permits have been free, that will change this year on Memorial Weekend. The fee will be $3 per person per night or $15 maximum for a group. You will also be able to purchase an Annual Backcountry Pass for $25 good for the season from Memorial Day to September 10th. Permits will be free the remaining parts of the year.
If you don't get a camping site in the park there are plenty of places outside the boundaries of the park available with rates that are usually cheaper. I know, you're not in Yellowstone but hey at least you have a place to crash! Cheers and we'll see you on the trail!!!
Mammoth, Madison, Fishing Bridge and Norris NOW OPEN! 5/15/15
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