Camping is one of the most fun and affordable ways to experience Yellowstone National Park, and a little planning can help make your camping trip more enjoyable. But many first-time Yellowstone visitors are often surprised to learn upon arriving in the park that campgrounds are full and no sites area available. That’s not how you want to start your Yellowstone vacation, especially if you don’t roll into the park until dinner time, or close to sunset.
A couple of key tips are to either reserve a campsite in advance or show up before mid-day at one of the first-come-first-served campgrounds.