A backcountry walk-in campsite along the east shore of Shoshone Lake, Yellowstone's largest backcountry lake and second-largest lake in the park. With a surface area over 12.5 square miles, Shoshone Lake is the largest lake in the lower 48 states inaccessible by road. The site is one of twenty backcountry campsites dotting the lake's shoreline, offering outdoor toilets, bear hangs for food storage, and fire pits with log seating. Only propane or white gas stoves permitted. Year-round permits required through Recreation.gov.
Per person, per night plus $10 reservation fee
Open year-round
Yellowstone National Park backcountry camping information
Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits
Shoshone Lake is the park's second largest lake with surface area of more than 12.5 square miles. Twenty backcountry sites dot Shoshone's shoreline.
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 backcountry walk-in campsite along the east shore of Shoshone Lake, Yellowstone's largest backcountry lake and second-largest lake in the park. With a surface area over 12.5 square miles, Shoshone Lake is the largest lake in the lower 48 states inaccessible by road. The site is one of twenty backcountry campsites dotting the lake's shoreline, offering outdoor toilets, bear hangs for food storage, and fire pits with log seating. Only propane or white gas stoves permitted. Year-round permits required through Recreation.gov.
Per person, per night plus $10 reservation fee
Open year-round
Yellowstone National Park backcountry camping information
Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits
Shoshone Lake is the park's second largest lake with surface area of more than 12.5 square miles. Twenty backcountry sites dot Shoshone's shoreline.
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.