Headwaters Parking Lot at Flagg Ranch | Informal Campsite

August 30th, 2023 by tom-riha

This place is permanently closed.

August 18th, 2023 by 1997andrewstewart

Didn’t stay here just adding in there is excellent ATT service here for anyone who is trying to plan their days out and need to know where there is service in the park. I dont know why people can’t include that in their reviews.

Happy hunting

July 13th, 2023 by undes4fantastiks

This place is permanently closed.

July 13th, 2023 by undes4fantastiks

I've been advised by the security guard on duty that I can't stay here for the night.

July 3rd, 2023 by mike_oodness

The nice security guy on duty, Peter, directed me to the far lot and had me park parallel to the grass, explaining that the far lot is sometimes used for rescue helicopters so they try to keep it clear. He issued me a one night pass, which basically says that it's okay to sleep in your vehicle that one night and that you could be towed by the park service if you're there for longer.

June 16th, 2023 by sszczepaniak8

Asked the front desk if overnight parking is allowed, they said no. We decided to still stay because other cars were parked. We weren’t bothered all night but we did notice a park ranger take pictures of plates so we quickly moved. There aren’t any signs saying you can’t park so honestly it seems like a hit or miss.

August 16th, 2022 by LiberatingLeash

Slept here last night. This morning a little before 9am rangers came by to everyone in the far lot area (even followed me to when I drove over to the actual ranch to go inside) to say we can't park here. "No camping in parking lots in a National Park." Thought this was outside of those boundaries, and owned by the Dept of Interior. Be aware.

August 10th, 2022 by amaranthsander

We stayed here for one night between Grand Teton and Yellowstone. There were a couple other vans around when we woke up in the morning. It was quiet and we weren’t bothered.

July 31st, 2022 by rachel.haugh92

We stayed here from 8pm-8am. We heard two car alarms at 11pm but farther off in the distance. Otherwise, we had a great nights sleep, only one other van nearby

July 23rd, 2022 by deboraha.glass

Pretty quite here. No one bothered me last week so
I wanted to stay again this week. A total of 2 nights.

May 12th, 2022 by scott.m.newton

Not yet open for season. Park Ranger informed us and 2 other rigs that camping overnight in RV lot was not permitted. We all had to relocate.

September 10th, 2021 by cyndrew33

Quiet, level lot. Many other overnights. No Sprint or T-Mobile service.

August 20th, 2021 by avery_payne95

Stayed here last night, wasn’t bothered.

August 6th, 2021 by hansallover.wordpress.com

Nice place to stay that’s just south of yellowstone. Last fuel station is here before heading north and the prices reflect that! Was about $0.40 more per gallon than in towns.

July 20th, 2021 by gude217

Stayed here in the far lot for a night plenty of parking we were tired and it was late …stayed one night …it was a quick place to rest. We came back a day later and rested there again …the Flagg ranch restaurant is great …food is so good and margaritas by ED even better …they have restrooms there and water …convenience store. The only negative was noisy generators from RV’s at 10pm on that second night.

July 6th, 2021 by pmeglis

I asked the front desk at Flagg Ranch and they said overnight parking is allowed only in the further lot (with the larger parking spaces). I didn't actually stay here but it was my backup plan. When I drove past around 8pm and back around 8am there were still plenty of spaces.

July 2nd, 2021 by abrahamjmcbride

Nice parking lot! I even saw some people camping in Tents ⛺ it was a lot easier to stay here then drive 10 miles down a washboard dirt road. We did have a bold mouse break in around 2am... so beware.

June 30th, 2021 by hdanielsen93

Asked at the front desk of the lodge if RV's are allowed to park overnight. She said yes, for only one (1) night and you must park in the father lot. It has the larger RV spots.

June 4th, 2021 by jmoliski

Stayed the Friday night after Memorial Day. We parked along the back near the streetlight. There were 6 others there - some RVs, campers, and cars. It was about 9 pm, just as it was getting dark. Someone drove up and said we were parked in the road, where the employees would be driving in the morning. No problem to move into the parking lot itself. We left about 6am the next morning, arriving at Old Faithful 1.5 hours later with NOBODY there on a Saturday morning.

May 23rd, 2021 by cdimond3

Many people stay here. One of the caretakers said it was ok. Beats the $90 campground fee for one night. Be respectful and leave no trace.

May 18th, 2021 by tyler.l.hsu

Facilities were closed for the season so camping in this big parking lot seemed fine. There were three other vehicles overnighting here along with us, no problems. Can’t say what it might be like when facilities are open; best to go in and ask if you’re planning on staying here in-season.

October 2nd, 2020 by chantelhb

Usually overnight RV parking is allowed in the Headwaters Lodge parking lot. Closed for the season starting in October. Also a fuel station and info center