Norris Campground: Yellowstone Camping

Norris Campground

Centrally located to all of the park’s main attractions, the Norris Campground in Yellowstone National Park is the perfect place to pitch your tent or park your RV. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

Sleep under the stars at Norris Campground in Yellowstone

No reservations needed

Open from May 19 to September 25

Fee to camp is only $20 per night

You can fish nearby in the river

See the colorful hot springs in the Norris Geyser Basin

Overview

Open from mid-May to late September, Norris Campground Yellowstone overlooks some pretty meadows and is nestled right by the river. It’s only a short walk to Norris Geyser Basin. You can also enjoy the quiet while admiring the bison roaming through your camp.

Location

Norris Campground is located on the west side of the park, near Steamboat Geyser, 21 miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs and 12 miles west of Canyon.

GPS: 44.73762217807755, -110.6946587562561

Reservations

You don’t need reservations at Yellowstone’s Norris Campground. It’s first-come, first-served.

Specifics for 2017

Open from May 19 to September 25, 2017
Camping fee is $20 per night
Number of Sites: 100
Elevation: 7,500 Feet
Flush Toilet Facilities
No Showers or Laundry nearby (closest amenities are at Canyon 12 miles away)
Generators are permitted from 8 am to 8 pm
7 RV sites available
No dump station

Nearby Activities & Attractions

There is plenty of fishing and hiking within a short walk or drive from Norris Campground. The Norris Geyser Basin is a 10-minute walk away, where you can see one of the hottest thermal areas in Yellowstone. You’ll discover the tallest active geyser and see the colorful hot springs and other beautiful features of this basin. Visit the Norris Museum and hike the surrounding trails.