Slough Creek Campground
Answers campsite comfort and packing conditions; it does not guarantee site availability or safety.
Today and tomorrow are broadly similar
The difference is only 4 points (84/100 today, 80/100 tomorrow), so there is no strong conditions-based reason to postpone solely for the forecast. The main forecast change is that maximum wind rises from 2 to 7 mph, and the low changes from 47°F to 39°F.
Most important: Overnight temperature: The overnight temperature is relatively mild for tent comfort.
What the numbers actually change
Overnight temperature
47°FThe overnight temperature is relatively mild for tent comfort.
Rain / wetness
0% peak chanceRain is unlikely to be the main planning problem.
Wind around camp
2 mph maxWind should have limited effect on normal campsite comfort.
Official recreation record
Source: Recreation.gov / RIDB. Verify current reservation, closure and facility details on the official service.
Overview Slough Creek is near some of the best wildlife watching opportunities in the park. The campground is at the end of a two mile dirt road, and best suited for tents and small RVs. There are plenty of hiking and fishing opportunities in the area, including the Slough Creek Trail which begins nearby. Nighttime offers a quiet, unimpeded view of the stars and the possibility of hearing wolves howl. Elevation: 6,250 ft (1905 m).…
Official directions: Slough Creek Campground is located about 7 miles from the Tower-Roosevelt junction within the park's Northern Range. It is about 30 miles from the park's North Entrance in Gardiner, MT and about 26 miles from the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City, MT. For more information, driving directions and maps, visit the park's website: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Terrain context
Sampled terrain is planning context, not a survey or route assessment.
Important gaps
- No nearby NPS alert context was matched; verify the destination’s official closure/fire-restriction page.