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Kari P.

Meh. The tents are very nice. The bathrooms are ok. The road in was a bumpy muddy mess Check in was a breeze. Glad we were close to the bathroom, I felt sorry for the campers WAY out there. That would have been a hike. In the middle of the night someone checked in right next to us. They talked all morning long. I could hear every word. If you camp here please respect the ones already asleep. Coyotes yipping back and forth was cool. The little tent heaters are great for the cold mornings. Beds are very warm and soft. Don't think I'll do it again. One and done. Worth a try.

Only look to the right
Tabitha R.

We rented two tents for one night on the last part of our Yellowstone trip. We have been exploring Tetons and Yellowstone for 11 days, having already stayed at an alternative glamping site earlier in the week. We are fairly well-versed in tent, camping and glamping so I was excited to end this trip on a high note. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed. Very little communication came over and advance. I got a text message and an email an hour before arrival that had no specific instructions about where to go beyond the numbers on our tent. There are not great directions on the website and the area around the camp is private so we ended up driving in circles because we could not figure out how to get in based off of GPS directions . The website makes it look like it is an open field with beautiful views. On the left-hand side is a trailer park that was full during our stay and they shot off guns all afternoon. On the right were the beautiful mountaintops so I just turned my chair in that direction during our day. It is also close to main road so we were able to hear trucks passing into the evening . Not exactly the serene experience we were hoping for. On arrival we were greeted by staff standing next to their car, which was full of animals, trash and clothing, which made us think that they were probably living out of their vehicle. It was very unkempt and a weird experience to come upon as soon as we arrived. She was lovely, but something just felt off . Beyond the entrance was a pop-up tent that they called the kitchen. Please know that they will nickel and dime you for everything that you could possibly want, but you didn't bring with you. There are no amenities at this site beyond a tent and cold water. $10 for a single towel, $20 for a propane heater, and $30 for a s'mores kit which almost killed me. Given the very small amount of information that was shared in advance, this is very frustrating as you don't know what to expect before you arrive and then they price gouge you if you're missing something. I fully get running a business, but this is extortion. I fully recognize that this is camping and there will be bugs and wilderness outside. However, the amount of spiders and insects outside and inside of the tent was actually scary for my children and myself. I know logically that nothing was going to happen to anybody, but it was very weird the amount of dozens of spiders that were inside and outside of the tent. We have clamped before and this has never been an issue at any other site. There were two restroom trailers on either side of the road with the tents. Four showers in each one and three toilet only. They were not the cleanest, and the water was always weird. They left the windows open at the top so they were full of bugs as well. The biggest issue being that every time we wanted to use them, they were full because there were not enough stalls for the amount of tents and people staying on site. They left us small lanterns outside of our tent, but none of them were fully charged so we had to use our cell phones which burned our battery since we didn't have electricity. Overall, this was a really disappointing experience. I paid $300 for the two tents and I could've slept in my car and been more comfortable and happier.

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Marissa R.

It's hard to say this was a "glam"ping experience; it's just tent camping with a nice bed. The website makes it look way nicer than it really is. I'm convinced the 4-5 star reviews are fake, as they offer you free stuff in exchange for a review. I have honestly had better experiences truly tent camping. The cons: - The food truck on site was not in operation. - The fire pits are communal, and there isn't a seating area outside of your own tent. They do give you chairs inside of the tent that you could drag outside, but they weren't the ones shown in the photos online. We were given a wooden folding chair and the other was the comfy leather sling chair. - THE BATHROOMS. They are in portables in the communal area and were absolutely not as advertised. The shower did not have ANY hot water :( It also requires pulling on a chain in order for the water to flow, so you are basically showering one-handed the entire time. If you're shorter than 5'3", this is tricky as the chain is pretty high up (I'm 5'1" and was standing on my tippy toes to reach it). Considering most tent camping sites operate with quarter showers that at least usually have warm water, this was extremely disappointing as this was supposed to be GLAMping. The mirror is also super high above the sink, so I again had to stand on my tippy toes and even then I could barely see to put my contacts in. The cherry on top was that they charge TEN DOLLARS for a towel. - It was very cold, but they charge $25 for a heater that lasts 4 hours. We were so cold in the morning that we ended up changing clothes and doing our hygiene at a nearby restaurant. - There wasn't anywhere to fill up waters (other than the bathroom interior, which wasn't super clean). - The photos online make it look like a super cute area, but it's really just a farm lot off the freeway. We could hear cars all night and didn't sleep well at all. - The price. They upcharge for everything extra, and it wasn't cheap to begin with. We stayed at many airbnbs/glamping sites on our cross country trip that were not only cheaper, but also a better experience that included all the amenities (water bottles, soap, towels, etc.) The pros: - The bed was clean and comfortable. - The tent has double zippers to prevent bugs coming in. Overall, we were so disappointed with this experience and woke up at 6am the next morning to leave as soon as possible. It definitely was an experience, but not "glam", just "camp". Read the low reviews, folks.

Lindsey P.

Amazing experience. From the easy check in, the (most) comfortable bed to the amazing views and amenities it is in my opinion, better than advertised. "Glamping" is a great way to describe this place. The tents were very clean, the beds we're extremely comfortable, the staff was warm and welcoming, the grill/fire pits were readily available and easy to use. Not to mention it was very close to great places to eat, lakes to fish, hiking trails, and easy access to Yellowstone National Park. The only "complaint" I would say, would be the bathrooms. Although the staff did a great job at making sure they were cleaned multiple times a day... some other guests not being aware it was a shared bathroom and left them a mess. I was glad I read through the reviews and came overly prepared with an extra comforter, multiple towels, firewood and food. Highly highly recommend.

The night sky was well worth this camp site. The comfort of the bed was amazing, I am looking to get one for home. My daughter and I drove from Houston to Washington and this was by far my favorite place we stayed. The staff was good with communication, the bathrooms were clean, and the view was beautiful. Thanks for a great memory!!!

Sam T.

Nice people. But dirty. Bed is dirty. Tent is small. You need to bring everything yourself. EVERYTHING.

Alejandra C.

The service here is incredible and the showers and restrooms they provide are very clean and the view and scenery is incredible, Sam was very helpful and wonderful would recommend for others in the area looking to camp.

Linnea R.

Amazing views a must stop if you are out this way! Highly recommend we got a family tent and it is awesome.

We stayed at Wander Camp Yellowstone last week and it was a fantastic experience. I had read a few bad reviews prior to our arrival so I got a little nervous but once we arrived I was confused by the negative reviews. Wander Camp is camping, rugged, in the outdoors, this is not a 5 star hotel, however, as far as camping goes it was super comfortable, we were warm and cozy and the bed mattress was amazing. The only thing I would suggest would be knowing more details about the extra optional amenities, like breakfast and dinner service at the outdoor stand and also the website was kinda difficult to navigate. I will say my husband tried calling and no one answered however within minutes we received a text message and had complete, quick communication with the representative. The fire pits are communal, the bathrooms are RV style but super clean. I did not shower but my daughter said the water temperature was not consistent but not bad. We will absolutely stay here again. Thanks, Wander Camp for making our trip a fun family memory.

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Comfy beds, adorable tents, and really helpful staff! This place was such a fun place to rest after exploring Yellowstone

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Really beautiful place to stay while visiting Yellowstone. Yurts are clean and have comfortable beds!

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Buffalo Campground

4.7(3 reviews)
11.9 mi

Great campground with a pleasant host! Pit toilets are clean with a little area rug and air…read morefresheners. Host came around several times a day and checked in on folks so we could ask questions and feel at home. Good fishing on the river. No RV dump station here (but there is a common use (free: they accept donations in a box) dump station 4 miles down I20). Site C12.

This is a really nice campground just past Pond's Lodge as you're heading toward West Yellowstone…read more We stayed here three nights, the first night in C Loop, which has electrical hookups for 110, 30 amp and 50 amp connections. The other nights were in E Loop, a group camp site. The campground is full of trees, which provided nice shade. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill surface. Sites with tent space have a raised tent pad that can accommodate a 60-foot tent. It was very peaceful here and didn't hear any road noise, since our sites were away from the highway. There were separate camp hosts for both of the sites we were at. The couples were very pleasant. The group site hosts let us leave our trailer there before check-in, so we didn't have to tow it with us to Yellowstone. As with all Forest Service campgrounds, the cost was inexpensive. We plan to come back and do some fishing on the nearby world-class streams.

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Buffalo Campground - Great campground for biking here or to nearby Island Park.

Great campground for biking here or to nearby Island Park.

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Sawtelle Mountain Resort - Family Suite

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3.4(59 reviews)
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Amazing rooms great people highly recommended this place super clean an great breakfastread more

I made a reservation and ultimately had to cancel due to a family emergency that forced us to…read moretravel back home unexpectedly. I was very disappointed with the level of customer service and management responsiveness I received. On three separate occasions, your customer service representatives assured me that a manager would contact me regarding my concerns. Unfortunately, I never received a return call. Failing to follow through on promised callbacks creates a poor customer experience and leaves customers feeling ignored. During my initial conversation, a customer service representative explained that in an emergency, management would typically contact the customer directly to discuss the circumstances and, when appropriate, consider a partial refund or another resolution. Based on that information, I expected at least the courtesy of a conversation with management regarding my concerns. Instead, my attempts to communicate were repeatedly disregarded. On my final call, the representative answered in a way that made me feel like an inconvenience rather than a valued customer. Throughout the entire process, the manager never returned my calls or spoke with me directly. Regardless of the outcome, I believe every customer deserves respectful communication and follow-through when concerns are raised. Unfortunately, my experience reflected a lack of professionalism and customer care, which is not how a reputable business should operate.

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Sawtelle Mountain Resort - Game table in the suites

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Yellowstone Park / West Entrance KOA

Yellowstone Park / West Entrance KOA

3.5(140 reviews)
8.2 mi

Amenities | easy check in | family friendly…read more We stayed here one night on our way to Yellowstone. It's a good KOA for families doing a short or long stay. Check in was quick and easy. We booked an rv site that holds a 24ft long vehicle. Our site 444 was at the very end next to a field but within a few minutes walking distance to the trash and bathrooms/showers. Showering and bathrooms is luxury when you're camping, so no complaints. I'm grateful. There are 4 shower stalls and 6 bathroom stalls in the women's restroom. I highly recommend wearing shower footwear because the floors are dirty. One stall had a broken lock, so I think people were only using 3 stalls. Plenty of hooks, counter space, and lights. Our site was mostly level with hookups. So nice to have when it's a hot summer day. I saw they have a coffee stand towards the front, a store, and a nice updated kids playground. This campground is 17 min from the next major town with lots of gas and food options on the way to Yellowstone.

We stayed here from July 13-18 with both an RV and a tent, and overall had a great experience…read more The RV sites were level, so we didn't even need to use our levelers. Water and electrical hookups were reliable and easy to connect. It was definitely hotter than we expected, so I'd recommend shopping for groceries and drinks before you arrive. Cases of water were over $15 for a 12-pack, so bringing supplies with you will save some money. They have a breakfast shack and coffee shack open from 6:30-9:30 AM, and a dinner shack open from 6:30-9:30 PM, which was convenient. The coffee shack has ice cream too! The highlight for our kids was what they called the "hot pool." There's no hot tub, but the pool is heated and was warm enough that they wanted to swim every day. We also appreciated that the pool stayed open until 10:00 PM, which made for a fun way to end the evenings. The kids also had a blast on the huge jump pad and playground. There was a nice gaga ball pit with the rules clearly posted, and it was always full of kids playing together. There's a dog park on site that's a nice amenity. It would be perfect for most dogs, although it felt a little large for our family's dachshund. One feature we really appreciated was the bathhouse. There were plenty of showers and bathrooms, plus a family shower that made evenings much easier. With seven of us, it was far more convenient than trying to have everyone shower in our small RV. Only complaint would be a little extra cleaning in the showers through the day. The KOA is conveniently located about 15 minutes from the park and only 10 minutes from town, where we found gift shops, ice cream, pizza, grocery stores, and plenty of other essentials. Overall, it's a clean, family-friendly campground with dependable RV hookups, great amenities, and plenty to keep both kids and adults happy. We'd happily stay again.

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Yellowstone Park / West Entrance KOA
Yellowstone Park / West Entrance KOA
Yellowstone Park / West Entrance KOA

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