A designated backcountry walk-in campsite accessed via the DeLacy Creek Trail, a 5.8-mile round-trip route to Shoshone Lake. This trail follows DeLacy Creek through forest edges and open meadows, dropping 150 feet to the lake shore. The site provides vault toilets and bear-resistant food storage. Wildlife viewing opportunities include sandhill cranes, moose, and water birds in the scenic DeLacy Meadows. Year-round permits required through Recreation.gov, with prime season from late June through September.
Per person, per night recreation fee plus $10 non-refundable reservation fee
Open year-round
Yellowstone National Park backcountry camping information page with permit requirements and campsite details
Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits reservation page
The DeLacy Creek Trail travels along a forest's edge and through open meadows to the shores of Yellowstone's largest backcountry lake. Look for sandhill cranes, moose, and water birds.
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.
A designated backcountry walk-in campsite accessed via the DeLacy Creek Trail, a 5.8-mile round-trip route to Shoshone Lake. This trail follows DeLacy Creek through forest edges and open meadows, dropping 150 feet to the lake shore. The site provides vault toilets and bear-resistant food storage. Wildlife viewing opportunities include sandhill cranes, moose, and water birds in the scenic DeLacy Meadows. Year-round permits required through Recreation.gov, with prime season from late June through September.
Per person, per night recreation fee plus $10 non-refundable reservation fee
Open year-round
Yellowstone National Park backcountry camping information page with permit requirements and campsite details
Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits reservation page
The DeLacy Creek Trail travels along a forest's edge and through open meadows to the shores of Yellowstone's largest backcountry lake. Look for sandhill cranes, moose, and water birds.
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.