Camping's perks have never sounded more appealing than they do now: fresh air, starry nights, and the calming din of nature. It's simple to understand why Yellowstone National Park is one of the greatest locations to camp in the world, with its abundance of lakes, streams, active geysers, and scented conifer trees spread out in a huge wilderness several miles from civilisation.

Camping in Yellowstone is a must for nature lovers and adventurers, but there are over 2,000 campsites spread across 12 campgrounds, free games and that doesn't even include the 300-plus backcountry options dotted along Yellowstone's nearly 1,000 miles of trails.

Five campgrounds (Canyon, Bridge Bay, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village, and Madison) can be reserved through Yellowstone National Park Lodges, while the other seven (Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Norris, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, and Tower Fall) can be reserved through Recreation.gov. Some of the bigger campgrounds feature an amphitheatre where evening ranger programmes are held, while others have fewer amenities but lower nightly rates.

To help you plan the perfect camping vacation to Yellowstone, we've compiled a list of our favourite spots around the park. Get cabin fever? You may need a fast fix. Webcams at Yellowstone National Park will give you a taste of nature without the hassle of actually going there.