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Mammoth Campground (Yellowstone)

WY · Yellowstone National Park

Booking is hardest here in May (4/10) and easiest in January (2/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan2
  2. Feb
  3. Mar2
  4. Apr2
  5. May4
  6. Jun4
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug4
  9. Sep4
  10. Oct4
  11. Nov2
  12. Dec2
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 87 RV sites
  • 5 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 99 ft

Activities: AMPHITHEATER, BIRDING, CAMPING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, FISHING, HIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, SKIING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, AUTO TOURING

Location

Where it is