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Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park
Lewis Lake Campground sits at 7,800 feet, about twelve miles from the park's South Entrance and a short walk from the southeast shore of Lewis Lake. A boat ramp near the registration area puts canoes, kayaks, and motorboats on one of the park's large high-elevation lakes (a boat permit and aquatic invasive species inspection are required). Maximum total vehicle length is 25 feet, and water is only available July 1 through October 1.
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Campsite Types
Standard (no hookups)
81 sites
No hookups · 25 ft max vehicle lengthRV OKTent OK
Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Moran, just outside the South Entrance, has cabins and vacation rentals worth checking if Lewis Lake is full.
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Guide to Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Loop C sites sit closest to the registration area and boat ramp
For Tents:Loop W's 16 sites are a quieter corner of the campground
For RVs:All sites are standard nonelectric with a hard 25-foot maximum vehicle length; no hookups
When to Go
July and August, when the South Entrance corridor and the lake see their heaviest use.
Tips
- →The camping fee is $20 per night; Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders get 50 percent off
- →There is no cell phone reception and no showers here
- →Potable water runs July 1 through October 1 only; carry in water outside that window
- →Boats need a park permit and an aquatic invasive species inspection before launching
- →The 25-foot vehicle limit is enforced; leave the big rig in Jackson or Moran
Highlights
Short walk to the shore of Lewis LakeBoat ramp next to the campground; motorized and non-motorized boats allowedTwelve miles from the South Entrance, the Grand Teton side of the parkLewis Falls and the Lewis Canyon overlook nearby81 sites across four loops
Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. July and August, when the South Entrance corridor and the lake see their heaviest use. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park have?+
Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park has 81 campsites, including Standard (no hookups).
How far in advance should I book Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park?+
Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park?+
Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Lewis Lake Campground — Yellowstone National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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