Yellowstone summer season 2028
Yellowstone 2028 — full-loop access window.
Days to go
624days · May 15 – Sep 15, 2028
Where to sleep in Wyoming
Wyoming campgrounds we keep verified — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Distances to Yellowstone National Park vary, so check the map before you commit.
- Jenny Lake Campground (Grand Teton NP)Nearest town: Moose · National Park Service$36/nightTent onlyBooks first-come, first-served · tent only
- Colter Bay Campground (Grand Teton NP)Nearest town: Moran · National Park Service$41–$105/nightRigs to 45 ftBooks 6 months ahead via grand teton lodge company
- Grant Village Campground (Yellowstone NP)Nearest town: Grant Village · National Park Service$36/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 6 months ahead via yellowstone national park lodges portal
- Bridge Bay Campground (Yellowstone NP)Nearest town: Lake Village · National Park Service$32/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 6 months ahead via yellowstone national park lodges portal
Going to Yellowstone summer season? Tell us the nights.
Local owners list their own rigs here. You get a single email when one is listed for your window.
What you need to know
Yellowstone's primary RV-friendly season 2028. Fishing Bridge + Madison + Grant campgrounds RV-accessible. Class A 35ft+ restricted on Dunraven Pass.
Official source: nps.gov/yell
Safety + legal
Wildlife distance rules: 100yds from bears, 25yds from all other wildlife (NPS). Carry bear spray + know deployment.
Insider tip
Slough Creek Campground sites — Lamar Valley wolf-watch at dawn from this base is iconic.
Plan your trip · May 15 – Sep 15, 2028 · Yellowstone National Park
Rent an RV near Yellowstone summer season
Search runs on your May 15 – Sep 15, 2028 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Whether an RV is listed for those dates depends on what Wyoming hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Dates
- May 15 – Sep 15, 2028
- Days away
- 624
- Location
- Yellowstone National Park
- Book ahead
- 28+ weeks
- Planning window
- Start earliest
Hosting near Yellowstone National Park? List your rig and put your calendar in front of event travellers.
List your rig →Start early, arrive easy — the whole runway
The honest runway from start-looking to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Start
~28 weeks out
Give yourself ~28 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
May 14
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
May 15–Sep 15
Yellowstone summer season 2028
Head home
Sep 16
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for Yellowstone summer season
First pick first — each row opens a search for May 15-Sep 15, already filtered to the class.
Plan it by rig
Each class above has its own planning page for Yellowstone summer season — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Frequently asked about Yellowstone summer season
When is Yellowstone summer season 2028?
Yellowstone summer season 2028 runs May 15 – Sep 15, 2028 in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Where is Yellowstone summer season held?
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
What are the exact 2028 dates?
May 15 – Sep 15, 2028.
What RV should I rent for Yellowstone summer season?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans, towable. Yellowstone's primary RV-friendly season 2028. Fishing Bridge + Madison + Grant campgrounds RV-accessible. Class A 35ft+ restricted on Dunraven Pass.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 28 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Wildlife distance rules: 100yds from bears, 25yds from all other wildlife (NPS). Carry bear spray + know deployment.
What's an insider tip?
Slough Creek Campground sites — Lamar Valley wolf-watch at dawn from this base is iconic.
Ready to roll?
Wyoming is waiting.
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Important: travel + safety + insurance disclaimer
This guide is provided for general informational purposes only. PickRV is not an insurer, legal advisor, or vehicle-safety authority. Trip planning, route selection, rig suitability, weather, and emergency decisions are the renter's responsibility. Always consult the rig manufacturer's owner's manual, your insurance provider, the U.S. National Park Service (nps.gov), NOAA / NWS weather alerts (weather.gov), state and local emergency-management agencies, and current local regulations before and during travel. Cost figures, season windows, road conditions, and fee references on this page are estimates as of May 2026 and vary by season, location, rig, carrier, and operator. Mentions of brand names, state-tourism marks, national-park feature names, or third-party programs are informational only and do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
Before you rent in Wyoming — key local rules
Personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs need no special license — Wyoming Driver Services
Aquatic Invasive Species inspection required at WY waters — WY Game & Fish — AIS
WY ORV permit: $15 per calendar year, same price for residents and visitors — Wyoming State Parks — ORV Permits & Trails
Wyoming BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — WY Stat §31-5-233
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Wyoming DOT before relying. Reviewed in the last 3 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Wyoming rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 16+ std · 21+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — no restriction
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-08:00