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Lewis Lake Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Yellowstone · Wyoming · Yellowstone National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Yellowstone National Park |
| Location | Yellowstone · Wyoming · Yellowstone National Park · 44.28221, -110.62799 · Map |
| Sites | 81 public sites counted from the federal listing — 81 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 81 sites Water hookups at 0 of 81 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 81 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 81 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 25 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 12 sites · 30 ft: 0 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Nightly fee cost: $20.00 Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount. |
| Check-in / out | In 10:00 AM · Out 10:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 84 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toiletsWater spigots |
| Phone | 307-344-2107 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-19.
From the official listing
Overview Lewis Lake Campground—elevation 7,800 ft (2377 m)—is about twelve miles (19 km) from the South Entrance and a short walk from the southeast shore of Lewis Lake. The maximum total vehicle length in the campground is 25 feet (7.5 m) . Water is only available from July 1st-October 1st. A boat ramp is located near the campground information and registration area. Canoes, kayaks, and motor boats are allowed on Lewis Lake. The park requires a boat permit and park staff will perform an aquatic invasive species inspection. Learn more on the park's Boat on a Lake web page.
Recreation Visit the Fishing, Hiking, and/or Photography & Wildlife Watching web pages for many things to do.
Facilities Lewis Lake Campground offers:
84 Campsites
Food Storage Lockers
Trash/Recycling Collection
Staff or Volunteer Host On Site - Seasonal
Potable Water spigots (July 1st-October 1st)
Vault Toilets - year round
Boat launch
The campground does NOT have Cell Phone Reception or Showers
Natural Features The campground is on one of the large, fresh water, high elevation lakes in Yellowstone. Lewis Lake allows use of both motorized and non-motorized boats.
Nearby Attractions Lewis Falls
Lewis Canyon overlook
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (307) 344-2289. Charges & Cancellations No-Shows: A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. A $20.00 service fee plus the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-ons apply.
Early Departures: Notify staff at the facility if you depart early to allow others to use the site. You may be eligible for a partial refund. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time (10 a.m.), the visitor will not receive a refund for that night.
Directions, from the listing
Lewis Lake Campground is twelve miles (19.3 km) north of the South Entrance. It is located on the road between South entrance and West Thumb.
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Trip Card — Lewis Lake Campground
Yellowstone · Wyoming · Yellowstone National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Yellowstone · Wyoming · Yellowstone National Park |
| Fees | Nightly fee cost: $20.00 Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 25 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 81 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/259309 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.