Camping at Slough Creek

I know it%26#39;s a smaller, more primitive campground...are there any fire pits? Can a 24%26#39; 5th wheel get in and out ok? Does it fill up fast? We are headed out next week - going on an ';elk bugling'; weekend in the park. Thanx.

Camping at Slough Creek

I will reply to my own post..hehehe

Slough Creek is right in the heart of the LAMAR Valley - For those of you who know that Lamar Valley means grizzly bears and wolves, the term ';camping'; would probably make you a bit uneasy - especially in a tent. The campground is not huge, and is right along a little river...But it was full (and that was ok because we ended up camping in Mammoth which was a PRICELESS TREAT!) - We saw TENTS and small children running around playing in the water...TENTS?? With a griz in the area and a pack of wolves sighted the eve before roaming around looking for a snack...

So I say - HECK NO! NOT ME - not even in a 5th wheel. I like my kids!

But feel free to visit with a spotting scope, binoculars and a packed lunch! It was an amazing area for wildlife...

Camping at Slough Creek

Greetings,

Sorry for the late reply, but as far as camping at Slough Creek goes, it is one of the nicest little campgrounds in YNP offering solitude and a beautiful creekside and mountain view not to mention its proxemity to Lamar VAlley and its unrivaled wildlife viewing opportunities. I would not suggest taking a trailer up the 3 mile dirt road as their are only a couple of sites large enough to accomodate trailers and the campground is ideal for tents and pop-ups.

As far as safety is concerned, I have to mention the I have tent camped there several time a year for almost 20 years and never once had a problem with bears/wolves. I have taken my family with my kids and even guests that are afraid bears who all enjoyed the CG. As with all CG%26#39;s in YNP be diligent about food precautions and enjoy the park.

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