Conditions at Yellowstone Lake State Park

Conditions as of Friday, July 4, 2008:

The park is open and the campgrounds is dry.

Campsites are available Sunday through Thursday nights. Campsite availability is very limited on Fridays and Saturdays. As always, it's a good idea to make a reservation for a campsite as far in advance as possible. You can reserve campsites now for dates from two days to 11 months from now. We have 20 first-come, first-served sites, but they go fast and early in the week.

All trails are open in great condition.

The lake level is back to normal water level. Water sport activities reach a peak on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. If you plan on fishing during those times, we suggest you go early morning or later evenings when boat traffic is less.

Fishing has been very good, with bluegill, catfish and bass biting well. Some northern and walleye are also being caught. Yellowstone Lake has special regulations regarding fishing. Be sure to check the fishing regulations before going out.

For more information about Yellowstone Lake State Park contact the park office, (608) 523-4427.