National Park Service
Near West Yellowstone MT, Idaho: $10/night, tent sites only, no RV pads. Open Mid-June through Labor Day. Book backcountry permit via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near West Yellowstone MT, Idaho
How much does camping at Fellfield Boat-In (Yellowstone NP · Idaho corner) cost, and when is it open?
Fellfield Boat-In (Yellowstone NP · Idaho corner) near West Yellowstone MT, Idaho (National Park Service) — camping fee $10/night, season Mid-June through Labor Day, RV size limit Tent-only. Reservations: Backcountry permit via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$10/night
Season open
Mid-June through Labor Day
RV size limit
Tent-only
Reservation window
Backcountry permit via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Yellowstone Idaho strip is a 1% sliver. Fellfield is a boat-only backcountry shore camp on Lewis Lake. Backcountry permit + bear-canister mandatory; check NPS bear-zone status.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Book it right
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BLMInsider tip · Free dispersed camp near Silver Creek — world-class fly-fishing spring creek (catch-and-release only, barbless single hook). Picabo store stocks fly-tying basics; Sun Valley 30 min north for groceries.
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