Grant Village Campground is located in Yellowstone National Park. This campground is huge! There are 430 sites within this campground.
One benefit of this campground is the showers and laundry facilities within the campground. You are also close to a visitor center, ranger programs, and easy access to the entire park.
Grant Village Campground
Located next to the West Thumb Geyser Basin on the shore of Yellowstone Lake this campground offers a great opportunity to visit not only Yellowstone and also Grand Tetons National Park.
The Grant Village Campground is close to Grant Village with a general store, marina, lodge, and Sinclair gas station.
Season: The campground is only open during summer.
Opens: May 22, 2020
Closes: September 7, 2020
Number of Sites: 430
Location in the park: located in Grant Village, just off the Grand Loop Road at the south end of Yellowstone Lake.
Campsite cost: $31.00
Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change.
Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee - $8.00
Payments accepted:
Reservations: Yes, see below for more details
Campground Address:
Latitude/Longitude: N: 44 23.610 W 110 33.769
Elevation: 7,800 feet (2377 m)
Accessible Sites: Three accessible sites, with an extended picnic table and a raised fire grate.
Accessible restrooms are located near the accessible sites. Accessible shower in Camper Services Building.
Pets Allowed:
Yes, You will want to be aware of the park pet policy
Grant Village Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Yes
Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for in this campground. Call 307-344-7311 (307-344-5395 for TDD service) or visit www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com.
When you make a reservation you will need to know what type of site you are looking for. This includes knowing the size of an RV you are bringing if you have one.
When you make a reservation you are reserving space within the campground. Once you arrive at the campground you will be assigned a specific campsite.
Grant Village Campground Amenities
The campground has coin-operated laundry and showers.
Flush Toilets: Yes
Showers: There are coin-operated showers in Grant Village.
Payphone: Yes near the main check-in.
Is wifi available? No
Is cellular Phone Service Available? There is a cell phone tower near Grant Village: check with your provider to verify coverage.
We did not have service with T-Mobile
Is camp host available on site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, Firewood was $8 a box and kindling was $3 while we were there.
Amenities at each campsite:
Firepit in the site? Yes
Picnic Table in the site? Yes
Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Bear boxes are available for most tent sites.
Potable Water? Yes there is drinking water available within the campground
RV Camping at Grant Village Campground
When calling to make a reservation, be prepared to give the size of your tent (in feet) or the combined length of your RV and any other vehicles or towed vehicles.
RV Length: Campground sites that will accommodate a maximum combined length of 40-feet or more are limited. Most campsites in Yellowstone will not accommodate oversized units.
Dump Station: Yes
Generators: Generators can be used from 8 am - 8 pm.
Hookups: No
How to get to Grant Village Campground
Located south of West Thumb on the South Entrance Road.
Important Dates for Campground
Grant Village Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: Maximum 6 persons per site
The number of cars per campsite: Tent sites allow for up to two tents and two vehicles. RV sites allow for one RV (tow included) only. (For reference, 2 motorcycles = 1 vehicle)
Check-in Time: check-in any time of day that there is an unoccupied site.
Checkout time: 11 AM.
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Maximum Stay: Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day, and 30 days for the rest of the year. There is no stay limit at the Fishing Bridge RV Park.
Don't forget to pack
Earplugs - Especially if you are in a tent you may get a lot of road noise.
Food containers
Fire Starter
Smores Kit
Grant Village Campground Map
Grant Village Campground Photos
A-Loop - The A-loop sites are pretty close together. There is not a ton of privacy between sites.
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