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DC_MC
Explorer III
Aug 14, 2013

Looking for a campground by east Yellowstone entrance

We are in a 40' MH so we need roomy. We've stayed in west Yellowstone before but are planning to be on the other side this time. Electricity would be great

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  • Be aware that Cody is quite a drive from Yellowstone, at least an hour one way.
  • There are some forest servie campgrounds between Cody and the east entrance, these don't offer electric, but if you are looking for something more scenic than an RV parking lot, Three Mile, Wapiti, Rex Hale are all within 20 miles of the east entrance.
  • How about Cody, WY? I think that is about the closest option. Buffalo Bill State park looks wonderful. Looks like plenty of good options on rvparkreviews.com.
  • Gardiner is in the North entrance to the Park. I thought he wanted a campground around the east entrance.
  • We've stayed at Yellowstone RV Park in Gardiner...you are about 2 min. from the north gate and full services and close to stores. We have loved it there for the last 3 years and plan to return next spring. You should call ahead, as they fill up fast during the summer. If you get there early, they do have spots that back up to the river where osprey and eagles fish during the day. It's pretty special. Although the management leaves something to be desired. It's the closest we've found besides West Yellowstone and Fishing Bridge is VERY tight, I wouldn't recommend it.
  • We syated at Yellowstone Valley Inn two years ago, about 30 feet from the river that runs alongside. Nice campground.
  • ..another vote for Yellowstone Valley Inn - pretty setting, quiet, nice little restaurant.
  • Yellowstone Valley Inn. 30 miles from the east gate. Gravel but FHU. Just stayed there. You won't have any problems with your 40 footer there.

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