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Flat Top

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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 Flat Top, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches8

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Flat Top.

Fee
Reservationrequired
Capacity8
Tents
Caravans / RV
Backcountry

Know before you go

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Location

Where Flat Top sits on the map and how to get there.

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What’s nearby

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

🏞️ Attractions

Spring Creek Picnic AreaAttractions0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Douglas Knob (2,593 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

3 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Twister FallsWaterfalls3.2 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Trischman Knob (2,613 m)
Trischman Knob (2,613 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

3.9 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Lone Star Geyser Basin
Lone Star Geyser BasinAttractions

Lone Star Geyser est un geyser de type « cône » situé dans le Lone Star Geyser Basin dans le parc national de Yellowstone aux États-Unis. Le bassin d'arrière-pays situé à 4,8 km au sud-est de Old Faithful Geyser et du Upper Geyser Basin. On arrive au geyser via une ancienne voie de service ouverte aux randonneurs et aux cyclistes dont le point de départ est à côté des Cascades Kepler sur le Grand

3.9 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Two small geysers
Two small geysersAttractions4 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
De Lacy ParkParks & play4 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Corkscrew Hill (2,626 m)Summits & peaks4.2 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Lone Star TrailheadTrails & trailheads5.1 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Kepler Cascades
Kepler CascadesWaterfalls

Kepler Cascades est une cascade située sur la rivière Firehole, dans le sud-ouest du parc national de Yellowstone, aux États-Unis. Les cascades sont situées à environ 2,6 km au sud d’Old Faithful. 

5.1 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Delacy Creek TrailheadTrails & trailheads5.3 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🛒 Groceries

Fuel

  • Old Faithful Upper Service Station11.4 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗

🍽️ Food & drink

Medical

🚰 Drinking water

🚻 Toilets & showers

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Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Flat Top.

How much does it cost to camp at Flat Top?

Flat Top charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Flat Top?

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

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Flat Top?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Flat Top?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

How many sites does Flat Top have?

Flat Top has around 8 pitches.

Who runs Flat Top?

Flat Top is operated by National Park Service.

When is Flat Top open?

Flat Top is open year-round.

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