Grant Village Campground – Yellowstone National Park

Site types: Tent, RV and combination RV/tent

Located on the southwest shore of Yellowstone Lake, the Grant Village Campground is situated at an elevation of approximately 7,800 feet in a lodgepole pine forest, just a few miles from the enchanting West Thumb Geyser Basin. This geyser basin is located on the shore of the lake, with an easily navigated boardwalk and trail system providing terrific views of the various hot springs and thermal features. The campground offers a relaxing setting with easy access to many services and amenities. Grant Village Campground is just over 40 miles from Colter Bay.

GPS Coordinates to Grant Village Campground check in:  N 44 23.610 W 110 33.769

Specifics about the Grant Village Campground

There are over 400 sites at the Campground, including tent, RV and combination tent/RV sites. There are also 8 group campsites. Campsites for hikers and cyclists are also available. As noted above, the campground is set in a partly wooded area near the southwest shore of Yellowstone Lake. Guests can find partly-shady or sunny sites, depending on availability.

Each site includes a picnic table and fire grate. Water is accessible near the campsites.

Grant Village Campground has 17 public restrooms with flush toilets and cold running water. Dishwashing stations are available at the restroom buildings. Pay showers and a coin-operated laundry are available at the nearby Camper Services facility.

RV guests at Grant Village

RVs up to 50 feet in length can be accommodated in certain sites. The sites may be back-in or pull through. As sites may not be level, campers and recreational vehicle users should plan accordingly. There are no utility hook-ups at this campground, although a sewage dump station is available.

Other Services located at or near Grant Village Campground

• In the Grant Village itself, approximately a mile from campground, there are many services available including a full service and casual dining restaurant; gas station with gas, diesel and propane; gift shop; post office and general store with groceries available.
• The National Park Service provides a Ranger station, visitor center and amphitheatre offering exhibits and Ranger programs.
• Interdenominational church services provided by a Christian Ministry in the National Parks are offered on Sundays at the amphitheatre.

Important General Guidelines for Yellowstone Campgrounds and Fishing Bridge RV Park

• All campgrounds operated by Yellowstone National Park Lodges have restrooms with cold water and flush toilets.
• Coin-operated ice and soda machines, and recycling and refuse containers are located nearby.
• Individual campsites have one picnic table and one fire grate (except at Fishing Bridge RV Park-which has neither).
• Group campsites have one picnic table and one fire grate for approximately every six people and are for tent camping only.
• Firewood is sold at all campgrounds except Fishing Bridge RV Park.
• Food storage regulations are strictly enforced at all campgrounds.
• Sites that accommodate RVs at Canyon, Bridge Bay, Grant Village, and Madison campgrounds are either pull-through or back-in with limited width for slide-outs and MAY NOT BE LEVEL; please plan accordingly.
• Some sites are shaded while others are in open areas.
• The Lifetime Interagency Pass (for seniors and individuals with permanent disabilities) is applicable for rates at all Yellowstone campgrounds except Fishing Bridge RV Park.
• Yellowstone National Park Service camping information

Want to see the park without having to move the rig?

Two of our guided tours pick up at the Grant Village Lodging Office; the Circle of Fire and the Teton Vista Rendezvous.  You can book tours in advance through our reservations office by calling 866-GEYSERLAND or at the Camper Services desk at the Camper Services building.

Picnicking & Fast Foods

Picnic meals, fast food, and box lunches are available from our restaurants and snack shops. Please inquire at any Xanterra Parks & Resorts food service outlet.

Yellowstone National Park features several picnic locations. View National Park Service guidelines and picnic locations.

Dining in the Park

There are no specific dining facilities located at the campground. Dining facilities are, however, available throughout the park, ranging from fine dining restaurants to snack shops and cafeterias.

Dinner reservations are required at the fine dining facilities. Inquire at any lodging front desk or dining room host stand when you arrive at the park.

We recommend you enjoy Yellowstone National Park Lodges Restaurants and Cafeterias located nearby this campground: 

• Grant Village Restaurant
• Grant Village Lakehouse Restaurant

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