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Upper 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

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Reservationrequired
Capacity12
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Backcountry

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🏞️ Attractions

Soda Butte Creek
Soda Butte CreekAttractions0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Cache Mountain (2,924 m)Summits & peaks

Der Cache Mountain ist ein Berg im nordöstlichen Teil des Yellowstone-Nationalparks im US-Bundesstaat Wyoming. Sein Gipfel hat eine Höhe von 2926 m. Er befindet sich einige Kilometer südlich der Grenze zum Bundesstaat Montana und ist Teil der Absaroka-Bergkette in den Rocky Mountains.

0.5 km · ~6 min walkDirections ↗
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

0.9 km · ~11 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.

3.1 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
Bannock Ski TrailheadTrails & trailheads9.7 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗
Warm Creek Picnic AreaAttractions10 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Republic Pass Trailhead
Republic Pass TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Der Republic Peak ist ein Berggipfel im nordöstlichen Teil des Yellowstone-Nationalparks im US-Bundesstaates Wyoming. Sein Gipfel hat eine Höhe von 3178 m. Er befindet sich wenige Kilometer südlich des Ortes Cooke City und der Grenze zum Bundesstaat Montana, bildet die Grenze des Parks zum Shoshone National Forest und ist Teil der Absaroka-Bergkette in den Rocky Mountains. Der Gipfel kann vom nord

13.7 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Republic PeakSummits & peaks

Der Republic Peak ist ein Berggipfel im nordöstlichen Teil des Yellowstone-Nationalparks im US-Bundesstaates Wyoming. Sein Gipfel hat eine Höhe von 3178 m. Er befindet sich wenige Kilometer südlich des Ortes Cooke City und der Grenze zum Bundesstaat Montana, bildet die Grenze des Parks zum Shoshone National Forest und ist Teil der Absaroka-Bergkette in den Rocky Mountains. Der Gipfel kann vom nord

13.7 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Cooke City Historical MarkerParks & play16 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Cooke City Montana Museum
Cooke City Montana MuseumAttractions

Cooke City-Silver Gate was a census-designated place (CDP) in Park County, Montana, United States, corresponding to the unincorporated communities of Cooke City and Silver Gate. The population was 140 at the 2000 census. Starting with the 2010 census, the two communities were listed as separate CDPs. The communities sit toward the northeast of Yellowstone National Park on the Beartooth Highway.

17.9 km · ~20 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.

109.7 km · ~158 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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

Upper Cache Creek charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Upper Cache Creek?

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

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

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Upper Cache Creek?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

How many sites does Upper Cache Creek have?

Upper Cache Creek has around 12 pitches.

Who runs Upper Cache Creek?

Upper Cache Creek is operated by National Park Service.

When is Upper Cache Creek open?

Upper Cache Creek is open year-round.

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