Tower Fall Campground

Overview

Small, simple, and superbly located, Tower Fall Campground sits at about 6,600 feet on the hill above Tower Fall. This is the spot you choose for wildlife and quick access to the Lamar Valley—not for amenities. Expect a quiet, wooded loop and easy jumping-off to Tower Fall, the Yellowstone and Lamar Rivers, and the Mount Washburn trail system.

What You’ll Find

There are 31 basic sites in a single loop. Each has a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-resistant food box. Facilities are intentionally minimal: vault toilets and seasonal potable water; no showers, no hookups, and no laundry. Trash and recycling are provided, and a seasonal host is typically on site.

Sites, Rigs, and Layout

Pads can be short or sloped, and there’s a notorious hairpin curve on the loop. Tents, vans, truck campers, and small trailers do best; rigs around 25–30 feet are the practical upper limit. Generators aren’t allowed, and quiet hours run 10 pm–6 am.

Getting a Site

This campground operates first-come, first-served. In peak months it fills early, with campers queuing in the morning for departing sites. Bring water containers because the potable water is seasonal and may be off early or late in the season. Maximum occupancy is six people per site.

Wildlife & Safety

You’re in prime wildlife country: bison, elk, bears (black and grizzly), and birds of prey are common in the Tower/Lamar area. Store every crumb and scented item in the bear box or your vehicle, and never wash dishes at spigots—carry greywater to the toilets. Expect the occasional bison to wander through; give them space and wait them out.

Nearby Highlights

• Tower Fall overlook is just down the road.
• Lamar Valley is minutes away and shines at dawn and dusk for predators and herds.
• Roosevelt Lodge and the broader Tower–Roosevelt area make easy day-trip bases; popular hiking includes routes on Mount Washburn.

Best Time to Visit

For camping, arrive early on weekdays if you can; summer weekends fill fastest. For wildlife and photos, hit Lamar before sunrise or at golden hour. Midday is quieter at camp, but light and animal activity improve dramatically early and late. Shoulder-season visits are lovely but expect cold nights and the possibility that water is off or the campground is closed for the year.