Basin Beach is a designated backcountry campsite (site code 8T1) located on Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. This walk-in site is positioned at mile 9.6 along the Shoshone Lake trail system and provides access to the park's largest backcountry lake. The site is accessible only by foot via trails including the Delacy Creek Trail. Due to potential wet conditions, this site may not be reserved for dates before July 1. Food storage poles are provided for securing food and scented items using at least 35 feet of rope. Wood fires are not permitted in this region - visitors must use propane or white gas stoves. A backcountry permit obtained through Recreation.gov is required year-round, with maximum stays of 1-3 consecutive nights.
Per person, per night backcountry camping fee
Yellowstone has 1,114 miles of trails and 293 designated backcountry campsites. Permits are required year-round. Each campsite has limits on group size, length of stay, and method of travel. Maximum consecutive stays range from 1-3 nights. Food must be secured using at least 35 feet of rope on food storage poles.
8T1 Basin Beach (Backpacker) - Sites 8Q1, 8R2, 8S5, & 8T1 may not be reserved for camping on days before July 1. NO WOOD FIRES in this region - use propane or white gas stoves.
Basin Beach site 8T1 located at mile 9.6 beside Shoshone Lake. Accessible by foot trail.
Official backcountry permit reservations for Yellowstone.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.
Basin Beach is a designated backcountry campsite (site code 8T1) located on Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. This walk-in site is positioned at mile 9.6 along the Shoshone Lake trail system and provides access to the park's largest backcountry lake. The site is accessible only by foot via trails including the Delacy Creek Trail. Due to potential wet conditions, this site may not be reserved for dates before July 1. Food storage poles are provided for securing food and scented items using at least 35 feet of rope. Wood fires are not permitted in this region - visitors must use propane or white gas stoves. A backcountry permit obtained through Recreation.gov is required year-round, with maximum stays of 1-3 consecutive nights.
Per person, per night backcountry camping fee
Yellowstone has 1,114 miles of trails and 293 designated backcountry campsites. Permits are required year-round. Each campsite has limits on group size, length of stay, and method of travel. Maximum consecutive stays range from 1-3 nights. Food must be secured using at least 35 feet of rope on food storage poles.
8T1 Basin Beach (Backpacker) - Sites 8Q1, 8R2, 8S5, & 8T1 may not be reserved for camping on days before July 1. NO WOOD FIRES in this region - use propane or white gas stoves.
Basin Beach site 8T1 located at mile 9.6 beside Shoshone Lake. Accessible by foot trail.
Official backcountry permit reservations for Yellowstone.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.