Canyon Campground in Yellowstone National Park

Last Updated: 2023-08-27

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Canyon Campground Introduction

Canyon Campground—elevation 7,900 feet (2408 m)—lies in a lodgepole pine forest at Canyon Village, south of the Washburn range and near the breath-taking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Canyon Village offers stores, restaurants, and lodging. Nearby hikes include Cascade Lake, Mount Washburn, and the Canyon Rim trails. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground.

Canyon Campground Address

GPS Coordinates: N 44 44.118 W110 29 17
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

GPS: 44.73538374887841,-110.48791238318904

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Directions to Canyon Campground

Located off the Grand Loop Road near Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Canyon Campground Weathers

Yellowstone’s weather can vary greatly within a day and throughout the park. Snow can fall every month of the year. Summer highs reach 70–80°F (25–30°C) during the day, but nights can be cool (and it may freeze at higher elevations). During spring and fall, daytime highs range from 30–60°F (0–20°C), with overnight lows below freezing.

Canyon Campground Fees: $10.00 - $39.00

Nightly Fee - $39.00

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 - $10.00

This is the per-person cost for a hiker/bicyclist campsite for one night.

Canyon Campground Reservation

Reserve Canyon Campground online at https://secure.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/booking/lodging

Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for in this campground. Call 307-344-7311 (307-344-5395 for TDD service) or select the “Reservations >” button to open their online reservation system.

Canyon Campground Campsites Count: 273

Total reservable sites: 273
Total first come first serve sites: 0
Total campsites: 273
Total group campsites: 0
Total horse campsites: 0
Total tent only campsites: 0
Total electrical hookups: 0
Total RV only campsites: 0
Total walk/Boat to: 0
Other: 0

Regulations Overview

Overnight camping or parking is only allowed in designated campgrounds or campsites. Campsite occupancy is limited to six people per site. Checkout time is 11 am. 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. Unless posted otherwise, wood and charcoal fires are permitted in all campgrounds except the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Propane grills and stoves are usually unaffected by fire restrictions. All odorous items that may attract bears, including food, cooking gear, toiletries, and garbage, must be kept secured when not in use. Bear-proof storage boxes are available at many campsites. Where permitted, generators may only be operated from 8 am to 8 pm (60 dB limit). Generators are not permitted at Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, or Tower Fall.