Lewis Lake Campground

NPS National Park Service · Yellowstone, WY · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 7,800 ft
Max RV Length 25 ft

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites84
Sites Accepting RVs81
Overnight Sites84
Max RV Length25 ft
Back-In Sites44
SurfaceGravel

Location

44.2822056, -110.6279873 · Yellowstone National Park , Yellowstone , WY 82190

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Description

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. 

Directions

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.

Activities

BACKPACKING BIRDING BOATING CANOEING FISHING HIKING RANGER STATION

Details

FeeNightly fee cost: $20.00 Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Phone307-344-2107
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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