Reservations possible?
No
RV Hookups
No
Potable water
Yes
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Norris Campground is one of Yellowstone National Park's medium-sized campgrounds managed by the National Park Service, and like the rest of this group, all sites are first-come, first-served only. There are great tent sites in this campground, especially in Loop A near the river, but there are also a fair number of larger campsites for medium to large RVs. This is truly a campground for everyone.

Laid out in three loops, the sites are typical for national park campgrounds, with a moderate amount of privacy. This is a hilly area, so many of the campsites require a climbing up or down a hill to reach the picnic table or tent spot. There are flush toilets and drinking water in the loops. Loops B and C are fairly wooded and offer little in the way of views, but Loop A is more open, and there are great views of the river and surrounding hills.

Norris is unique in having its own geyser basin within walking distance (about a mile). It is also not far from many other great areas like the Hayden Valley for wildlife and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Arriving early is a good idea for this campground (like all of them in Yellowstone). It fills up every day, sometimes by 8 or 9 a.m.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer
Fall

Parking Pass

National Park Pass

Pros

Easy walk to Norris Geyser Basin. Nice views on Loop A.

Cons

None.

Pets allowed

Allowed

Managed by

National Park Service

Features

ADA accessible
Flushing toilets
Potable water

Location

Nearby Adventures

Nearby Lodging + Camping

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