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Published: Aug 26, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Grant Village Campground - Yellowstone National Park {Video}

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

2020 dates are - 6/5–9/13

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.

Bug spray 

Camp Chairs

Tarp

Food containers

Coleman Stove

Fire Starter

Water Jug 

Smores Kit

Camping Games 

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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Site 399

 

Additional Yellowstone National Park Resources 

Yellowstone National Park Camping - Our guide to every campground within Yellowstone

Things to do in Yellowstone - These are the top things to do that you don't want to miss during your trip!

Yellowstone National Park Facts - Learn more about our 1st National Park and fun facts about the wildlife in the park.

Yellowstone Waterfalls - Check out all of the easy-to-reach waterfalls in the park. 

Jackson Lake Lodge - Find out what it is like to stay in this gorgeous Grand Teton NP Lodge. 

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel - Find out what it is like to stay in this great Yellowstone lodge. 

Lake Yellowstone Hotel - Room photo and videos, what to expect when staying at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel

Camping Tips from a Park Ranger - These are the tips I learned from managing a campground for years. 

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