Dispersed / primitivetype
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Freeto camp
Jul–Augbest months
About South Yell River
- Managed by: National Park Service
- Where: 48 mi northwest of Dubois, WY · 44.14392, -110.1261
Amenities:
Tents allowed
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
27°7°Jan
30°7°Feb
39°14°Mar
45°20°Apr
54°29°May
63°35°Jun
73°41°Jul
71°39°Aug
61°33°Sep
47°24°Oct
33°14°Nov
26°7°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
See South Yell River from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone River Trail | Horse | 1.2 mi | 23.8 mi |
| Fox Park-Yellowstone Tr | Horse | 1.3 mi | 11.3 mi |
| Bridger Lake | Horse | 1.6 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Thorofare River Trail | Horse | 2.4 mi | 20.3 mi |
| Atlantic Creek | Horse | 2.5 mi | 7.6 mi |
| Thorofare Cabin Trail | Horse | 2.8 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jackson Hole Airport (Urban Night Sky Place), 56 mi.
Camps nearby
- South Thorofare 1.1 mi
- East Confluence 1.2 mi
- Cliff Creek 2.1 mi
- Three Mile Bend 3 mi
- Dispersed spot · 44 mi NW of Dubois 3.9 mi
- Yellowstone Meadows 4.8 mi