Lewis Lake Campground
Lewis Lake Campground—elevation 7,800 ft (2377 m)—is about twelve miles (19 km) from the South Entrance and a short walk from the southeast shore of Lewis Lake. The maximum total vehicle length in the campground is 25 feet (7.5 m). Water is only available from July 1st-October 1st. A boat ramp is located near the campground information and registration area. Canoes, kayaks, and motor boats are allowed on Lewis Lake. The park requires a boat permit and park staff will perform an aquatic invasive species inspection.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 81 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
81 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Lake site #61 | A | 17 | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Lewis Lake site #62 | A | Back-in | 20 | 6 / 3 | Yes | |
| Lewis Lake site #63 | A | 20 | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Lewis Lake site #64 | A | Back-in | 20 | 6 / 3 | Yes | |
| Lewis Lake site #65 | A | 24 | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Lewis Lake site #66 | A | Back-in | 20 | 6 / 3 | Yes | |
| Lewis Lake site #67 | A | 25 | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Lewis Lake site #68 | A | 18 | 6 / 3 | Yes | ||
| Lewis Lake site #69 | A | Back-in | 22 | 6 / 3 | Yes | |
| Lewis Lake site #70 | A | 20 | 6 / 3 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Nightly fee cost: $20.00 Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount. |
| Accessibility | Site Lewis Lake site #30 is listed accessible |
- Lewis Lake Campground offers:
- 84 Campsites
- Food Storage Lockers
- Trash/Recycling Collection
- Staff or Volunteer Host On Site - Seasonal
- Potable Water spigots (July 1st-October 1st)
- Vault Toilets - year round
- Boat launch
- The campground does NOT have Cell Phone Reception or Showers
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Lewis Lake Campground is twelve miles (19.3 km) north of the South Entrance. It is located on the road between South entrance and West Thumb.
| Nearest town | Yellowstone, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44.2822° N, 110.6280° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
No-Shows: A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. A $20.00 service fee plus the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-ons apply. Early Departures: Notify staff at the facility if you depart early to allow others to use the site. You may be eligible for a partial refund. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time (10 a.m.), the visitor will not receive a refund for that night.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Yellowstone Adventure Sporting Goods ↗ | 31.9 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Teton Wilderness begins about 12.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.8 miTeton Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 584,733 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is on one of the large, fresh water, high elevation lakes in Yellowstone. Lewis Lake allows use of both motorized and non-motorized boats.
Nearby
Lewis Falls Lewis Canyon overlook
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lewis Lake Campground?
Sites at Lewis Lake Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lewis Lake Campground?
Nightly fee cost: $20.00 Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lewis Lake Campground?
Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lewis Lake Campground have?
84 sites, including 81 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lewis Lake Campground?
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Lewis Lake Campground?
The campground does NOT have Cell Phone Reception or Showers
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lewis Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lewis Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lewis Lake Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Lewis Lake Campground?
Site Lewis Lake site #30 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Lewis Lake Campground?
Yellowstone, Wyoming. Lewis Falls Lewis Canyon overlook
Source: Getting there
What if Lewis Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Headwaters Campground At Flagg Ranch (12.3 mi), Sheffield Campground (12.9 mi, first-come), and Lizard Creek Campground (19.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Lewis Lake Campground in?
Lewis Lake Campground is a Yellowstone National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Yellowstone National Park