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    Published: Aug 26, 2020 · Updated: Sep 17, 2026 by JohnTillison · 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. 

    Camping Grant Campground Yellowstone National Park

    Here are my top finds for Canyon & Grant Areas of Yellowstone NP
    🏨Lodges: Canyon Lodge, Grant Village, Lake Yellowstone Hotel
    📍Tours: Yellowstone Lake Morning Kayak Tour with Lunch, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Loop Hike with Lunch
    🐻 Save time! Buy your National Park Pass before your trip

    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. 

    Grant Village Campground Map 

    Grant Village Campground Map Yellowstone National Park

    Season: The campground is only open during summer.

    Opens: May
    Closes: September

    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: Make sure to check with the park for the most up-to-date camping fees

    Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change.

    Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.

    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

    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.

    Lodging Options in the Canyon and Grant Area

    ⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Canyon Lodge and Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.

    Yellowstone's largest in-park lodge with over 500 rooms and cabins, sitting just half a mile from the breathtaking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its thundering Upper and Lower Falls!

    Choose from modern lodge rooms and suites in the Cascade and Dunraven Lodges featuring mini-fridges, coffee makers, hair dryers, and elevator access, or Western and Frontier Cabins with private bathrooms and shared front porches. The Canyon Lodge Eatery food hall features multiple dining stations including Grab and Go, Slow Fast Food, and Fresh Wok, plus the Falls Cafe, Washburn Lookout snack bar, and an Ice Creamery. Pet friendly cabins available. Open mid-May through late October!

    ⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.

    The oldest operating hotel in Yellowstone National Park and a National Historic Landmark, a stunning 1891 colonial masterpiece sitting directly on the shores of Yellowstone Lake with sweeping water views!

    The iconic Sunroom with its floor-to-ceiling windows and live string quartet is the most celebrated gathering place in the park, perfect for afternoon cocktails while watching bison wander the lakeshore. Choose from elegant hotel rooms and suites in the main historic building, Sandpiper Lodge rooms, or rustic lakeside cabins with private baths. The full-service Lake Hotel Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with reservations required, while a deli and gift shop round out the amenities. Free parking and porter service included. No WiFi, TVs, or air conditioning, keeping the 1920s ambiance gloriously intact. Open mid-May through early October, book well in advance!

    ⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Lake Lodge Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.

    The most relaxed and affordable way to stay on Yellowstone Lake, with a classic log main lodge featuring a wide front porch lined with rocking chairs and unobstructed lake views that rival anything in the park!

    The 186 cabins come in three styles ranging from the basic rustic Pioneer cabins to the spacious and renovated Western cabins, all with private bathrooms, heat, coffee makers, and fans. Wylie's Canteen serves casual American comfort food with lake views, the Map Room Bar is perfect for post-hike drinks, and a gift shop and coin-operated laundry are on site. No WiFi, TVs, or air conditioning. Pet friendly in select cabins, free parking. Open early June through early October!

    ⭐️ 3.8 of 5 Stars - Grant Village Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.

    The most modern and family-friendly lodging option near Yellowstone Lake, sitting on the southwest shore just 2 miles from the spectacular West Thumb Geyser Basin where hydrothermal features bubble and steam directly into the lake!

    The 300 motel-style rooms are spread across six lodge buildings featuring private bathrooms, heating, fans, and coffee makers, with pet friendly rooms available. On-site amenities include two restaurants, a bar and lounge, gift shop, general store, coin-operated laundry, and the closest lodging to the South Entrance for visitors arriving from Grand Teton National Park. Free parking and open late May through late September!

     Click this link or the map below for a complete list of hotels and vacation rentals in the Gardiner, Montana Area.

    https://www.stay22.com/embed/668d9fc09193e822c63b0a1b

     

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    Things to do When Camping at Grant Village Campground

    🌊 Walk the West Thumb Geyser Basin boardwalk, just minutes from the campground, where hot springs and geysers bubble and steam directly on the shore of Yellowstone Lake
    🌅 Watch sunsets over Yellowstone Lake from the lakeshore near the campground, with the water reflecting the evening sky in extraordinary colors
    🎣 Fish Yellowstone Lake for native cutthroat trout, one of the finest high-altitude fisheries in the world
    🚣 Launch a kayak or canoe from the Grant Village boat ramp onto Yellowstone Lake for paddling among the thermal features and forested shoreline
    🥾 Hike the Riddle Lake Trail through lodgepole forest to a beautiful backcountry lake just south of the Continental Divide
    🦬 Wildlife watch for bison, grizzly bears, bald eagles, and trumpeter swans throughout the lake area and surrounding forest
    🚗 Drive north to Hayden Valley, about 17 miles away, for outstanding bison, grizzly bear, and sandhill crane viewing
    💧 Continue north to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the spectacular Upper and Lower Falls, one of the park's most iconic destinations
    🌋 Explore the Mud Volcano thermal area on the northern end of Hayden Valley for bubbling mud pots and the dramatic Dragon's Mouth Spring
    🏛️ Visit the Grant Village Visitor Center for compelling exhibits on the 1988 Yellowstone fires and the remarkable story of forest regeneration
    🚗 Drive south through the South Entrance to Grand Teton National Park, about 22 miles away, for a full two-park day trip

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    Lodging Options in the Canyon and Grant Area

    ⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Canyon Lodge and Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.

    Yellowstone's largest in-park lodge with over 500 rooms and cabins, sitting just half a mile from the breathtaking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its thundering Upper and Lower Falls!

    Choose from modern lodge rooms and suites in the Cascade and Dunraven Lodges featuring mini-fridges, coffee makers, hair dryers, and elevator access, or Western and Frontier Cabins with private bathrooms and shared front porches. The Canyon Lodge Eatery food hall features multiple dining stations including Grab and Go, Slow Fast Food, and Fresh Wok, plus the Falls Cafe, Washburn Lookout snack bar, and an Ice Creamery. Pet friendly cabins available. Open mid-May through late October!

    ⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars - Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.

    The oldest operating hotel in Yellowstone National Park and a National Historic Landmark, a stunning 1891 colonial masterpiece sitting directly on the shores of Yellowstone Lake with sweeping water views!

    The iconic Sunroom with its floor-to-ceiling windows and live string quartet is the most celebrated gathering place in the park, perfect for afternoon cocktails while watching bison wander the lakeshore. Choose from elegant hotel rooms and suites in the main historic building, Sandpiper Lodge rooms, or rustic lakeside cabins with private baths. The full-service Lake Hotel Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with reservations required, while a deli and gift shop round out the amenities. Free parking and porter service included. No WiFi, TVs, or air conditioning, keeping the 1920s ambiance gloriously intact. Open mid-May through early October, book well in advance!

    ⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Lake Lodge Cabins - Click here for Rates and Availability.

    The most relaxed and affordable way to stay on Yellowstone Lake, with a classic log main lodge featuring a wide front porch lined with rocking chairs and unobstructed lake views that rival anything in the park!

    The 186 cabins come in three styles ranging from the basic rustic Pioneer cabins to the spacious and renovated Western cabins, all with private bathrooms, heat, coffee makers, and fans. Wylie's Canteen serves casual American comfort food with lake views, the Map Room Bar is perfect for post-hike drinks, and a gift shop and coin-operated laundry are on site. No WiFi, TVs, or air conditioning. Pet friendly in select cabins, free parking. Open early June through early October!

    ⭐️ 3.8 of 5 Stars - Grant Village Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.

    The most modern and family-friendly lodging option near Yellowstone Lake, sitting on the southwest shore just 2 miles from the spectacular West Thumb Geyser Basin where hydrothermal features bubble and steam directly into the lake!

    The 300 motel-style rooms are spread across six lodge buildings featuring private bathrooms, heating, fans, and coffee makers, with pet friendly rooms available. On-site amenities include two restaurants, a bar and lounge, gift shop, general store, coin-operated laundry, and the closest lodging to the South Entrance for visitors arriving from Grand Teton National Park. Free parking and open late May through late September!

     Click this link or the map below for a complete list of hotels and vacation rentals in the Gardiner, Montana Area.

    https://www.stay22.com/embed/668d9fc09193e822c63b0a1b
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    Yellowstone National Park Entrance Fee

    New in 2026: Each Non-US Resident aged 16 and older visiting Yellowstone National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.

    Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

    Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

    Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

    Park Entrance Pass - Snowmobile - $30.00 Entry for one driver and one passenger (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

    Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

    Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

    $20.00 for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)

    $20.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons) ($25.00 plus $20.00 per person)

    $125.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats

    $200.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats

    $300.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

    Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

    $80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

    2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

    Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

    National Park Free Entrance Days  -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.

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    Additional Yellowstone National Park Information

    • Yellowstone National Park Guide - Your complete guide to exploring the world's first National Park!
    • Things to do in Yellowstone - These are the top things to do that you don't want to miss, including exploring the Mammoth Hot Springs, the Museum of the National Park Ranger, Yellowstone Waterfalls, Kayaking in Yellowstone, fishing in Yellowstone, Fairy Falls Trail, and more!
    • Yellowstone National Park Facts - Learn more about our 1st National Park and fun facts about the wildlife in the park.
    • Yellowstone Wildlife Guide- Complete Guide to seeing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, including the most popular wildlife viewing areas, including Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley.
    • Ultimate Yellowstone National Park Lodging Guide - This complete guide to all of Yellowstone National Park's Lodges and cabins
    • Ultimate Yellowstone Camping Guide - This complete guide to camping in Yellowstone includes all front country campgrounds

    Yellowstone Geyser Basin Areas 

    • Upper Geyser Basin, including Biscuit Basin, Black Sand Basin, and Old Faithful Geyser.
    • Midway Geyser Basin, including Grand Prismatic Spring and Firehole Lake Drive.
    • Lower Geyser Basin, including Fountain Paint Pot Trail and  Firehole Canyon Drive
    • Norris Geyser Basin-This basin is known for having some of the hottest water and springs in the park. It is actually two basins: Porcelain Basin and Black Basin, with famous geysers, including Ledge Geyser, Cistern Geyser, and Steamboat Geyser.
    • West Thumb Geyser Basin - Beautiful boardwalk trail with hydrothermal features right next to Lake Yellowstone!
    • Mud Volcano - The Mud Volcano area is Located south of Canyon Village and North of Lake Yellowstone. It has several hydrothermal features, including a mud volcano and Dragon's Mouth Spring.

    Grant Village Campground Photos

    A-Loop - The A-loop sites are pretty close together. There is not a ton of privacy between sites. 

     Additional Montana National Parks 

    • Complete Guide to Grand Teton National Park - Your complete guide to go explore Grand Teton National Park before or after you visit Yellowstone!
    • Epic Guide to Glacier National Park - Complete guide to exploring Glacier National Park
    • Little Bighorn Battlefield - Also known as Custer's Last Stand, a place where the Plains Tribes fought their last major battle and won.
    • Big Hole National Battlefield - site of the pivotal battle in the Nez Perce War of 1877 between Colonel Gibbon's troops and five bands of the Nez Perce Indians led by the famous Native American Leader, Cheif Joseph.
    • Grant Kohr's Ranch National Historic Site - See what ranch life was like in the 1800s in Montana

    Check out all of the Montana National Parks along with neighboring National Parks in Wyoming, National Parks in South Dakota, North Dakota National Parks, and Idaho National Parks.

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