Lewis Lake Campground is located at an elevation of 7,800 ft (2377 m), about eight miles from the South Entrance and a short walk from the southeast shore of Lewis Lake. A boat ramp is located near the campground information and registration area.
Canoes, kayaks, and motor boats are allowed on Lewis Lake. Boat permits and an aquatic invasive species inspection performed by park staff are required. Wood and charcoal fires are permitted, but special fire restrictions may apply. No accessible campsites, but bathrooms and ranger station are accessible. Most paths are compacted gravel/dirt with limited gradient change.
National Park camping is the cathedral experience—crowded in peak season, reserved far in advance, and worth the planning. Food-storage orders are strict, and walk-up nights are scarce when the parks fill.
Nearest town: Grant Village. Elevation about 7800 feet.
Campground snapshot
- Agency / unit: NPS — Yellowstone National Park
- Sites: 85
- Type: Tent/RV
- Fee range: $20.00
- Season: June-Oct
- Reservations: Recreation.gov
- Max RV length: 25 ft
- Best for: Lewis Lake fishing
Amenities
Trash/Recycling Collection, Food Storage Lockers, Staff On Site, Potable Water (seasonal), Vault Toilets (seasonal)
How to book
Book early through Recreation.gov. Glacier and Yellowstone gateway nights fill months ahead; smaller primitive loops still need a firm plan for arrival day. Official listing: www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/lewislakecg.htm.
Bear country & campcraft
This stop sits in classic Montana bear country. Store all attractants—food, trash, toiletries, cookware, and pet food—in a hard-sided vehicle, an IGBC-approved container, a provided bear box, or a proper hang. Never bring food or cooking clothes into the tent.
Campfires belong only in provided metal rings when restrictions allow. Drown, stir, and feel the ashes with the back of your hand before leaving or sleeping. In Stage II restrictions, open fires are banned even in developed sites—use a shut-off stove only.
Follow Leave No Trace: camp on durable surfaces, pack out everything you pack in, and leave the site cleaner than you found it.
Plan the rest of the trip
- Camping reference: reservations, bears, and fire rules
- Open this stop on the Backroads Guided Trails map
- Campgrounds directory
Visitor Access
- Nearest town: Grant Village
- Focus: National Park
- Coordinates: 44.2836, -110.6233
- Access note: Confirm road conditions, water availability, and fire restrictions before arrival. Mountain weather can drop below freezing even in midsummer.
- Legal reminder: Follow agency food-storage orders, stay within designated sites in developed camps, and respect private land and tribal boundaries.