Lewis Lake Campground
Yellowstone National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Yellowstone, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (316 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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) . A boat ramp is located near the campground information and registration area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Lewis Lake Campground offers 81 sites with fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water, showers, and a camp host. Located at 7,800 ft elevation near Lewis Lake's southeast shore, it provides access to boating, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and backpacking activities within Yellowstone National Park.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Elk, American Pika present in area. Also Cinnamon Teal, American Dipper, American White Pelican, and Mallard.
Insider tips for Lewis Lake Campground: Maximum vehicle length is 25 feet; pull-behind campers up to 11 feet have fit successfully Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Boat ramp located near information and registration area; boats require park permit and aquatic invasive species inspection
Skip Lewis Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require full-service amenities beyond vault toilets and showers. You cannot book well in advance during peak season.
Best time to visit Lewis Lake Campground: September — Google reviews reference successful September camping with available sites.
Nearby campgrounds: Headwaters Campground At Flagg Ranch (Moran, WY), Lizard Creek Campground (Moran, WY), Bridge Bay Campground (Yellowstone National Park, WY (Yellowstone Lake)), Squirrel Meadows Cabin (ASHTON, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lewis Lake Campground
Cell signal at Lewis Lake Campground (Yellowstone, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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) . A boat ramp is located near the campground information and registration area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryMaximum vehicle length is 25 feet; pull-behind campers up to 11 feet have fit successfully
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Boat ramp located near information and registration area; boats require park permit and aquatic invasive species inspection
Google reviews reference successful September camping with available sites
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Yellowstone National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Yellowstone National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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