Lewis Lake Campground

Yellowstone National Park

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.

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

Need to Know

Lewis Lake Campground is managed by the park. If you are looking for campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fishing Bridge RV Park, Bridge Bay, Canyon, Madison, and Grant Village campgrounds), please visit theYellowstone National Park Lodges Camping website.
RV or Camper Unit Delivery Prohibited. The delivery or pick-up of out-of-park RVs or other camper unit rentals is prohibited.
Vehicle Length Maximum and Parking. The total vehicle length limit for Lewis Lake's campsites is 25 feet (7.6 m) and is strictly enforced. All wheeled vehicles including trailers and motorcycles must be parked on parking pads or established roadways, so as not to block or restrict traffic in campgrounds.
Maximum Campsite Occupancy. Maximum occupancy is six people per site. Camp only in designated sites. Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day and to 30 days the rest of the year parkwide. The 44-day camping limit includes both concession- and park-operated campgrounds. Solicitation to share campsites is prohibited.
Wildlife/Bear Regulations.

• Keep all food and related items - beverages, cooking utensils, stoves, pet food and, empty or full, food and beverage containers such as coolers, ice chests, and water jugs - locked inside your vehicle or stored in a food storage box, unless in immediate use. Bear resistant food containers must be kept in a vehicle, in a hard-sided camping unit, or in a food storage box.

• All trash and garbage must be disposed of in the provided bear-proof trash cans. Do not leave food related trash or garbage unattended.

• Washing dishes or clothing at campground hydrants or spigots is prohibited. Carry all dishwater/wastewater to the restroom toilet for disposal. Potable water shuts off by September 30, and sometimes earlier, depending on weather conditions.
Checkout Time. Check out deadline is 10:00 A.M.
Quiet Hours & Generators. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and are strictly enforced. No loud audio devices or other noise disturbances will be allowed during this time. Generators are prohibited.
Pets. Pets must be kept under physical restraint at all times. Clean up pet waste.
Campfires and Firewood. Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. Campfires are permitted only in established fire grates. Fires must be attended at all times. Only dead, down, and detached wood may be gathered. Wood should not extend outside the fire grate perimeter. Do not break limbs off of standing trees, living or dead. Drown campfires thoroughly with water to make sure they are completely out. Do not put dirt, rocks or garbage into the fire grates.

NOTE: Wood and charcoal fires may be subject to special restrictions due to fire danger. Restrictions will be listed on campground information boards and on the park's Current Conditions page. Propane grills and stoves are not usually affected by fire restrictions.
Fishing. To fish within the park, people 16 years of age and older are required to purchase and carry on their person a Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit (you may purchase in advance). To learn more about fishing regulations, visit the park's Catch a Fish web page.

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

Recreation

Camp in the Backcountry

Changes & 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.

Contact Information

Mailing

Yellowstone National Park Campgrounds PO Box 168 Yellowstone WY 82190

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 307-344-2107

Rental Options

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Driving 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.

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