South Arm Campground (7M6): A Remote Lakeside Retreat in Yellowstone

1 reviews

Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
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South Arm Introduce

Welcome to South Arm Campground, also known as campsite 7M6, a secluded backcountry camping destination within the vast expanse of Yellowstone National Park. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, South Arm provides a unique and tranquil camping experience accessible only by boat.

Located within Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, South Arm Campground offers a truly remote and peaceful setting. Accessible by a 15.5-mile boat journey from the marina, this site is ideal for those seeking solitude and a connection with nature. The area is characterized by quiet surroundings, punctuated only by the sounds of loons and the wind through the pines. Campers may occasionally hear jets overhead, a subtle reminder of the outside world.

The campground offers opportunities for fishing, with Cutthroat trout being a notable catch. Wildlife sightings, such as deer, are also common. A unique feature of this campsite is the presence of a luxurious composting toilet located approximately 75 yards from the beach on the south side of the clearing. The actual campsite, fire pit, and food hanging trees are situated to the left of the clearing, close to the beach within the trees. Campers have the option to set up tents on the soft ground of the clearing.

Key Features and Considerations:

Boat-In Only Access: Requires a 15.5-mile boat journey from the marina.
Remote and Quiet Setting: Ideal for campers seeking solitude.
Fishing Opportunities: Cutthroat trout are prevalent in the area.
Composting Toilet: A convenient amenity in a remote location.
Wildlife Sightings: Deer and other wildlife are common.
No Internet or Cell Coverage: Be prepared for limited communication.
Potential for Cold and Damp Conditions: Bring warm clothing.
Caution for Fiberglass Boats: Be mindful of rocks near the beach.

South Arm Campground (7M6) offers a truly unique and remote backcountry camping experience on Yellowstone Lake. Campers can enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings, the opportunity for fishing, and the chance to connect with nature in a secluded setting.

Location

Wyoming Teton County Yellowstone National Park

Customer Reviews

5.0

1 reviews

Matthew Berg

Aug 27, 2019

AKA Campsite 7M6. Very remote quiet campsite with only the occasional loon in the distance and the wind soughing through the pines to break the silence. A couple of times, we heard a jet high overhead reminding us that civilization did still exist out there. We did see a couple of deer that seemed unfazed by our presence. It’s about 15.5 miles by boat from the marina and there is no internet or cell coverage after you are about 7.5 miles from the marina. We caught some beautiful Cutthroat trout which we released. There is a luxurious composting toilet about 75 yards from the beach on the left (south) side of the clearing. The actual campsite, fire pit and food hanging trees are to the left of the clearing close to the beach in the trees. We camped in the soft ground of the clearing. If you have a fiberglass boat, be careful of the larger rocks near the beach in spots, but the incredibly clear water drops off quickly. Finally, bring some warm clothes, it was cold and damp. The roaring fire felt great at 6am.