Grant Village Campground
The Quick Take
Grant Village is Yellowstone's base camp for people who want convenience without apology. Sitting at the south end of Yellowstone Lake, it's one of the park's largest campgrounds — and it feels like it. You're not getting backcountry solitude here; you're getting a camp store, a restaurant within walking distance, a gas station, and a boat ramp for lake access. The trade-off is real: no flush toilets or showers despite the village setting, which surprises a lot of first-timers paying nearly forty bucks a night. What you do get is a killer staging point for West Thumb Geyser Basin, day trips to the Tetons, and morning walks along the lakeshore before the crowds descend. Choose Grant Village if you want a full-service home base and don't mind sacrificing atmosphere for logistics.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 430 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. No electrical hookups. Generators permitted during designated hours.
Accessibility
Paths in the campground area are compacted gravel/dirt with limited gradient change. Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Rules to Know
- Fires:Campfires and portable fire pits are prohibited in the Fishing Bridge RV Park.
- Generators:Generators may only be operated from 8 am to 8 pm (60 dB limit).
- Bear Safety:All odorous items that may attract bears, including food, cooking gear, toiletries, and garbage, must be kept secured when not in use.
- Occupancy:Campsite occupancy is limited to six people per site.
- Stay Limit:Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day, and 30 days for the rest of the year.
Pro Tips
Book the moment reservations open — Grant Village fills fast because it's the closest major campground to Grand Teton and the South Entrance, making it a magnet for road-trippers doing both parks in one trip. Midweek arrivals in late August give you the best odds for last-minute availability.
West Thumb Geyser Basin is a ten-minute drive and most people blow through it in under an hour. Go at sunrise before the bus tours arrive — you'll have lakeside hot springs almost to yourself, and the light on the water is worth dragging yourself out of the sleeping bag.
No showers on-site is the campground's biggest blind spot, but Grant Village Lodge has a public laundry facility nearby. Pack biodegradable wipes for quick cleanups and budget time for the drive to Canyon Village or Old Faithful if you need a proper shower after a few days.
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