Public Land Camping

Lewis Lake Campground

Yellowstone, WYManaged by NPS
Lewis Lake Campground

Things to Do

BackpackingBirdingBoatingCanoeingFishingHikingRanger station

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, Lewis Lake Campground accommodates recreational vehicles up to 25 feet in length. This National Park Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Guests at Lewis Lake Campground can enjoy essential amenities including Water Spigot, and Vault Toilets. The site is maintained by National Park Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.

Popular activities at this location include Backpacking, Birding, Boating, and Canoeing. The campground's proximity to Yellowstone offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Wyoming region.

Located in Yellowstone, Wyoming, Lewis Lake Campground provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

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). 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 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.

Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (307) 344-2289. Nearby Attractions Lewis Falls Lewis Canyon overlook 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.

Getting There

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.

Amenities

Water Spigot
Vault Toilets
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