4R1 - Ribbon Lake West
Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for overnight stays. (via site)
Key facts
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Booking & season
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Facilities & details
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Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
Where 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West sits on the map and how to get there.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
Silver Cord Cascade is a horsetail type waterfall on Surface Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park. Surface Creek flows out of Ribbon Lake off the South rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and plunges 1,200 feet (370 m) to the Yellowstone River. It is considered the tallest waterfall in Yellowstone.
Inspiration Point is a promontory cliff on the north rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone east of Yellowstone Falls on the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park. The point was originally named Promontory Point in 1878 by W. H. Holmes but later given the name of Inspiration Point by G. L. Henderson, a park concessionaire in 1887. The point is a natural observation point over the rim
Silver Cord Cascade is a horsetail type waterfall on Surface Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park. Surface Creek flows out of Ribbon Lake off the South rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and plunges 1,200 feet (370 m) to the Yellowstone River. It is considered the tallest waterfall in Yellowstone. Silver Cord Cascade was first described by members of t
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Die Lower Falls sind Wasserfälle des Yellowstone River im US-Bundesstaat Wyoming. Sie befinden sich östlich der Ortschaft Canyon Village, am südlichen Ende des Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone im Yellowstone-Nationalpark. Mit einer Fallhöhe von 94 m sind sie die höchsten Fälle des Parkes und knapp doppelt so hoch wie die Niagarafälle. Die Lower Falls können von vier Aussichtspunkten aus betrachtet
Yellowstone Falls consist of two major waterfalls on the Yellowstone River, within Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. As the Yellowstone river flows north from Yellowstone Lake, it leaves the Hayden Valley and plunges first over Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River and then one-quarter mile (400 m) downstream over Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, at which point it then enters
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Yellowstone Falls consist of two major waterfalls on the Yellowstone River, within Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. As the Yellowstone river flows north from Yellowstone Lake, it leaves the Hayden Valley and plunges first over Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River and then one-quarter mile (400 m) downstream over Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, at which point it then enters


mountain in United States of America
Dunraven Peak el. 9,869 feet (3,008 m) is a mountain peak in the Washburn Range of Yellowstone National Park. In 1874, just two years after the park's creation, The 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl, an Anglo-Irish peer, made a visit to Yellowstone in conjunction with a hunting expedition led by Texas Jack Omohundro to the Northern Rockies. Lord Dunraven was so impressed with the park, that he d
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Convenience
⛽ Fuel
Canyon Village
🍽️ Food & drink
- Canyon Lodge Eatery
- M66 Bar & Grill
- Canyon Eatery
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Baseball;softball
- Basketball
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West.
How much does it cost to camp at 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West?
4R1 - Ribbon Lake West charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West?
Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
How many sites does 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West have?
4R1 - Ribbon Lake West has around 8 pitches.
Who runs 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West?
4R1 - Ribbon Lake West is operated by National Park Service.
When is 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West open?
4R1 - Ribbon Lake West is open year-round.
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Other campgrounds nearby
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- 4R2 - Ribbon Lake North · National Park Service
- Canyon Campground · National Park Service
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- Old Seven Mile Hole · National Park Service
- Yurt Winter Camp
- Sulphur Creek · National Park Service