Headwater Campground @ Flagg Ranch Yellowstone

I'd say getting a spot in Colter Bay or Gros Ventre campgrounds would be very doable, especially if you can get to the campground before 2pm, earlier, if possible. Stay close by the previous night. Each has 300 non-reservable sites. We've been there many times with our 40' motorhome and have never see them full. With a pop-up or tent you'll have your choice of any site.

I have looked at Coulter Bay & Gros Ventre, but neither take reservations. More than likely, arriving on the weekends, what would be the likelihood of being able to get a spot, much less two since there will be two families?

We camped between a popup and tents, when we were there 2 years ago.

Agreed, go to the cheaper side of Colter Bay....beautiful USFS Campground with showers just down the road a piece at the laundry. Loved it there!! Isn't Flagg Ranch between Yellowstone and Grand Teton?

2gypsies wrote:
If you're in a tent or pop-up, why not stay in one of the park's campground with much better scenery and space?

And a heck of a lot cheaper too.

There were tents and popups when we were there 2 years ago.

If you're in a tent or pop-up, why not stay in one of the park's campground with much better scenery and space?

"Are pop-up campers & tents allowed?"

As I remember, yes. I agree...look at rvparkreviews.

Their web site specifically states that tents sites are available. By that I would assume pop ups are allowed also.

Check rvparkreviews