This was only a "drive-thru" review. First off, over-all the sites are mostly un-level. Very few campsites would handle a 25' or larger RV unit because of the way the sites we cut into the hill. As far as location, it is near the Norris Geyser Basin and not too far from the middle of the park.
About this campground
Norris Campground in Yellowstone National Park Wyoming is a first come first served location for tent and RV camping. Central to many attractions and trails inside the park the campground is popular and fills quickly in peak season. There are three loops (100 total sites) with some sites in the trees and others having a view of the prairie.
Norris is a historic area and is home to the Norris Soldier Station which now houses a museum dedicated to park rangers. Norris Geyser Basin is a short walk (or drive) away.
Sites are suitable for tent and small RV camping only. Do not try and fit a large RV into this campground. Restrooms and running water are available.
The campground roads and parking pads were recently repaved. Sites are generally very close to one another with not a lot of privacy. Picnic table, fire ring and bear boxes at each campsite. Sites are packed dirt.
No laundry or supplies available in this general area. Come prepared and stocked.
Overall this is a pretty place to camp with some great scenery, trails and opportunities to view wildlife. If you get skunked on grabbing a site Indian Creek to the North can be a decent fall back option.
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What campers say
Located centrally in Yellowstone, Norris Campground is a first-come, first-served site that often fills by mid-morning, so arriving early is advised. Many sites sit along the Gibbon River or open meadow and include a picnic table, fire ring and bear-proof food box; some sites are larger while others lack trees or parking pads. Flush toilets and potable water are available, though occasional sink or TP issues have been reported; there are no showers on site. Wildlife sightings (bison, bears, swans) are common, offering great viewing but requiring careful food storage and caution. Firewood and ice are sold onsite.
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- 360 VR Tour
- Bathrooms
- Biking
- Destination
- Dirt
- Dogs
- Family Friendly
- Firepits
- First Come First Served
- Hiking
- Motorcycle
- National Park
- Park
- Paved
- Pets
- Primitive
- Public Park
- Public Parking
- Pull-In
- Pull-thru
- Remote
- Rural
- Scenic
- Seasonal
- Shade
- Tents
- Tourist
- Trails
- Trees
- Walking Trail
- Water
- Wildlife
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Location
- Address
- Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
- GPS
- 44.7377° N, 110.6944° W
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