← Back to map

Columbine Meadow

No reviews yet · National Park Service

Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for overnight stays. (via site)

Tents Walk-in only

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Columbine Meadow, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches12

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Columbine Meadow.

Fee
Reservationrequired
Capacity12
Tents
Caravans / RV
Backcountry

Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Columbine Meadow.

Location

Where Columbine Meadow sits on the map and how to get there.

Loading map…

What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

Sylvan Lake Picnic Area
Sylvan Lake Picnic AreaAttractions3.7 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Avalanche Peak Trailhead
Avalanche Peak TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Hoyt Peak is a 10,506-foot (3,202 m) summit located on the shared border of Yellowstone National Park and North Absaroka Wilderness, in Park County, Wyoming. It was named for John Wesley Hoyt (1831–1912), third Governor of Wyoming Territory. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1895 by the United States Board on Geographic Names. Sylvan Pass forms the low point of the saddle between Hoyt

5.4 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Langford Cairn (2,680 m)Summits & peaks6.9 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Stevenson (3,112 m)
Mount Stevenson (3,112 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

8 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
First Peoples Mountain (3,217 m)
First Peoples Mountain (3,217 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

8 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
Nine Mile Trailhead
Nine Mile TrailheadTrails & trailheads9.7 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Frank Island Bay NorthParks & play37.1 km · ~42 min driveDirections ↗
Frank Island Bay SouthParks & play37.2 km · ~42 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🚻 Toilets & showers

Weather

Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Columbine Meadow.

Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Columbine Meadow.

How much does it cost to camp at Columbine Meadow?

Columbine Meadow charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Columbine Meadow?

Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Columbine Meadow?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Columbine Meadow?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

How many sites does Columbine Meadow have?

Columbine Meadow has around 12 pitches.

Who runs Columbine Meadow?

Columbine Meadow is operated by National Park Service.

When is Columbine Meadow open?

Columbine Meadow is open year-round.

Reviews

Ratings, nightly prices and photos from people who’ve camped here.

Leave a review

Camped here? Share your experience to help other campers.

0/1000

No reviews yet — be the first!

Other campgrounds nearby

More places to camp close to Columbine Meadow.