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Basic Information
![]() 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. TOTAL SITES: 273 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Wood and charcoal fires are permitted in this campground, though special fire restrictions are occasionally put in place when the danger of wildland fires is great. If you plan to light a fire in the park, please ask about current fire restrictions at the entrance station when you arrive. Propane grills and stoves are normally not restricted. Toilet Types
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Weather 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. Nightly Fee Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change. Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount. $39.00 Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee This is the per-person cost for a hiker/bicyclist campsite for one night. $10.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address P.O. Box 165Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Physical Address GPS Coordinates: N 44 44.118 W110 29 17Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Directions Located off the Grand Loop Road near Canyon Village and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.Additional Information Price includes two showers per site per night. Cell Phone Additional Information There is a cell phone tower near Canyon Village: check with your provider to verify coverage. The number of people in the busy summer months of July and August can overwhelm cellular circuits resulting in an inability to send or receive a call, text, or data. Regulations Overnight camping or parking is only allowed in designated campgrounds or campsites. 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.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Three accessible sites in Loop L, with an extended picnic table and a raised fire grate. Accessible restrooms are located near the accessible sites. (The camper services building is not accessible.) Wheelchair Access - Paths in the campground area are compacted gravel/dirt with limited gradient change. RV & Trailer Information - 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. Call Yellowstone National Park Lodges at 307-344-7311 (307-344-5395 for TDD services) for more information. 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 Allowed - Yes Trailer Allowed - Yes Classification - This campground is a developed campground. Canyon Area Evening ProgramsJump to date
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Discover all the region has to offer, from the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to Mount Washburn. ![]() Canyon Hikes
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Last updated: June 26, 2019