Some, such as Eagle Creek , Colter , and Baker's Hole , are conveniently located to Yellowstone National Park. These campgrounds, with their quiet, spacious sites, provide an alternative to the Park's campgrounds. For a wilderness experience, with the convenience of vault bathrooms and running water, there are Hick's Park , Tom Miner , and Rainbow Point . If exploration of the area's geological diversity is more to your interest, try Red Cliff or Spire Rock campgrounds. For birding and wildlife viewing none can beat Beaver Creek campground.
Winter offers a whole different spectrum of recreational opportunities.
The Gallatin National Forest touches Yellowstone National Park on two sides. Running through the western side of the Gallatin are many fault-lines produced by the world's largest thermal basin. An example of this relationship is located near West Yellowstone, Montana and called Earthquake Lake. There are specific areas within the Forest set aside for some of the species of big game, such as Bighorn sheep, elk, and grizzly bear, who often travel between the Park and Forest. While the sight of any wildlife is exciting, it must be remembered these are beautiful but wild animals.