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Mammoth campground is just a few miles up the mountain from the
northern Yellowstone National Park entrance. It's a very dry campground
and quite busy. This area of Yellowstone National park falls under
a rain shadow, and a short drive reveals much different terrain.
Mammoth campground is also very close (just down a hill) from stores,
restaurants and a gas station. Mammoth campground provides modern
bathrooms and easy access to the famous Mammoth Hot Springs. Elk
are often seen in the Mammoth common grounds just a short walk from
the campground.
You will often hear motor vehicle noise at Mammoth campground due
to the main park road that passes right by the area. Also, the campsites
seem a bit tight, especially along the eastern end of the campground.
The sites farther back in, tucked under the ridge offer more breathing
room. This is often the place people end up at when the other campgrounds
in the park become full, or when the other campgrounds close for
the season. Even though it may not be the prime camping destination,
it offers a decent place to camp with outstanding views of the surrounding
mountains. Amenities are many, and this may be a good choice for
those wishing to camp as close to civilization as possible in Yellowstone
while still exploring neat features like the Mammoth hot springs,
the easily seen elk and some pretty good fishing in the Gardiner
river.
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Mammoth campground!
Mammoth campground facts:
Video Tour available: Yes. Download
now!
Open: All year
Sites: 85
Laundry: No
Showers: No
Dump Station: Yes
Store: Yes (and gas)
Fee: $14
RV: all pull through
Handicapped Accessible: No
Water: Yes
Elevation: 6006 feet
Fishing: Yes (Gardiner River)
Generators: Yes
Gas: Yes (a 1/4 mil up the road at Mammoth, May to October)
Repairs: No ( 6 miles north to Gardiner)
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