Yellowstone National Park
Lodgepole forest, steaming geyser basins and wildlife everywhere make Yellowstone a bucket list stop. Rules on hammocks are not spelled out, so keep it inside your site, use tree savers and ask the campground host.
Probably yes inside your campsite with tree friendly straps, but Yellowstone does not publish a clear hammock rule, so confirm with your campground.
- We found no hammock specific rule in the 2026 Superintendent's Compendium or on the park camping pages.
- General federal park rules prohibit damaging trees or vegetation, so use wide straps and never nail or tie wire to trees.
- Overnight stays are only allowed in campgrounds or designated backcountry campsites.
- Strict food storage rules apply everywhere because of bears.
Rules change. Confirm with the land manager or campground host before you hang.
Hammockability breakdown
Mosquitoes are heavy near meadows, lakes and rivers from mid June through July.
Short summer, cold nights even in July, snow possible any month at higher elevations.
- Fairy Falls Trail
- Mount Washburn Trail
- Lone Star Geyser Trail
- Madison Campground
- Canyon Campground
- Bridge Bay Campground
What to bring
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Likely yes, since campsites list hammocks as permitted equipment, but the park has no published hammock rule, so use wide straps and stay inside your site.
Yes, hammocks are officially permitted as long as you use straps that do not damage the trees.
Yes in many areas, but camping is banned at Graveyard Fields and limited to designated sites in parts of the Pisgah Ranger District.