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Moss 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

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Reservationrequired
Capacity12
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Caravans / RV
Backcountry

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🏞️ Attractions

Silver Cord Cascade
Silver Cord CascadeWaterfalls

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.

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Point Sublime
Point SublimeAttractions

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

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Silvercord cascadeAttractions

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

0.2 km · ~2 min walkDirections ↗
Glacier Boulder Trailhead
Glacier Boulder TrailheadTrails & trailheads0.6 km · ~7 min walkDirections ↗
Cascade Lake TrailheadTrails & trailheads4.3 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
Lower Yellowstone Falls
Lower Yellowstone FallsWaterfalls

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

4.9 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Upper Yellowstone Falls
Upper Yellowstone FallsWaterfalls

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

5.8 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Hedges Peak (2,947 m)
Hedges Peak (2,947 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

9.3 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
Dunraven Peak (3,008 m)
Dunraven Peak (3,008 m)Summits & peaks

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

9.6 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Dunraven Pass Trailhead
Dunraven Pass TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Dunraven Pass (el. 8,859 feet (2,700 m)) is a mountain pass on the Grand Loop Road between Tower and Canyon in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

10.4 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Washburn (3,122 m)
Mount Washburn (3,122 m)Summits & peaks

Mount Washburn, elevation 10,219 feet (3,115 m), is a prominent mountain peak in the Washburn Range in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. The peak was named in 1870 to honor Henry D. Washburn, leader of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition. The Washburn Range is one of two mountains ranges completely within the boundaries of Yellowstone.

12.4 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Moss Creek?

Moss Creek charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Moss Creek?

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

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Moss Creek?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Moss Creek?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

How many sites does Moss Creek have?

Moss Creek has around 12 pitches.

Who runs Moss Creek?

Moss Creek is operated by National Park Service.

When is Moss Creek open?

Moss Creek is open year-round.

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