Southwest Walk-In Campground

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Temporary Winter Campground Relocation

The Southwest Walk-in Campground and area is temporarily closed. Snow removal equipment operating in the adjacent parking area throws snow into the campground, which can cause injury or damage to equipment.

A temporary campground area is located at the south end of the parking area between the water treatment building and entrance station (see map at right).

Camping in vehicles is permitted in the overnight parking area (with camping) fee.

 

The Southwest campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short walk along a paved walkway provides easy access to each site. The Mill Creek trail begins from the north side of the campground. Additional areas nearby include the Brokeoff Mountain trailhead, Ridge Lakes trailhead and Sulphur Works hydrothermal area.

Region	Southwest
Elevation	6700 feet
Season	Open year round, snow camping in winter
Reservations	First-come, first-served only
Fee	$16 / $10 (dry camping)
Number of sites	21
Maximum RV length	Tent camping only
Maximum trailer length	Tent camping only
Accessibility	N/A
Restrooms	Flush toilets available mid-May until mid-October (Flush toilets available year-round in the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center 24-hour vestibule)
Water	Potable water available mid-May until mid-October (Water available year-round in the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center 24-hour vestibule)
Food storage	Metal food locker (more about food storage)
Dump station	No
Amenities	Cafe, gift shop (see operating hours)
Pets	Permitted (more about pet regulations)
Ranger-led programs	Scheduled programs are offered at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.
Phone	Emergency phone
Recreation	Hiking, backpacking

Notes

• Reservation cards may be posted by the park for park sponsored groups.
• The walk-in is located adjacent to the parking area, and campsites are accessed via a short walk on a paved path.
• RVs may park overnight in the campground parking lot. Fee applies.
  
  Download the Southwest Campground handout with map (pdf, 144KB).

 

Southwest Walk-in Campground Map