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Lower Cache Creek

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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

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Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches12

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Lower Cache Creek.

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Reservationrequired
Capacity12
Tents
Caravans / RV
Backcountry

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🏞️ Attractions

Mount Norris (3,000 m)
Mount Norris (3,000 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Wyoming, United States of America

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Trout Lake Trailhead
Trout Lake TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Trout Lake, formerly known as Fish Lake and Soda Butte Lake, is a 12 acres (0.049 km2) popular backcountry lake for hikers and anglers in Yellowstone National Park. The lake is located approximately .33 miles (0.53 km) north of the Northeast Entrance Road near the confluence of Pebble Creek and Soda Butte Creek. The lake sits in a depression on a high bench above the Soda Butte Creek Canyon. A ste

0.4 km · ~4 min walkDirections ↗
Pebble Creek Trailhead
Pebble Creek TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Der Pebble Creek ist ein etwa 24 km langer, rechter Nebenfluss des Soda Butte Creek in den US-Bundesstaaten Montana und Wyoming. Er fließt auf seiner gesamten Länge durch den Yellowstone-Nationalpark. „Pebble“ ist die englische Bezeichnung für einen Kieselstein.

2.7 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
Soda Butte Cone
Soda Butte ConeAttractions3 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
The Needle (3,007 m)Summits & peaks4 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Lamar River Valley Trailhead
Lamar River Valley TrailheadTrails & trailheads4.5 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
The Thunderer (3,199 m)
The Thunderer (3,199 m)Summits & peaks

The Thunderer el. 10,558 feet (3,218 m) is a mountain peak in the northeast section of Yellowstone National Park, in the Absaroka Range of the U.S. state of Wyoming. Named by members of the Arnold Hague Geological Survey of 1885 for its propensity to attract thunderstorms, the mountain is a long high ridge just north of Mount Norris. Prior to 1885, the peak was merely considered a high ridge exten

4.8 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Soda Butte Creek
Soda Butte CreekAttractions5.8 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
North Absaroka Wilderness
North Absaroka WildernessParks & play

The North Absaroka Wilderness is located in Shoshone National Forest in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It lies adjacent to the eastern border of Yellowstone National Park.

115.4 km · ~164 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Lower Cache Creek?

Lower Cache Creek charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Lower Cache Creek?

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

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Lower Cache Creek?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Lower Cache Creek?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

How many sites does Lower Cache Creek have?

Lower Cache Creek has around 12 pitches.

Who runs Lower Cache Creek?

Lower Cache Creek is operated by National Park Service.

When is Lower Cache Creek open?

Lower Cache Creek is open year-round.

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