“for an "off the beaten path" camping experience”
Lewis Lake Campground—elevation 7,800 ft (2377 m)—is 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. This is a reservable campground run by the National Park Service.
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Verizon 4G/5G
Confirmed by 2 users | Last reported on September 04, 2023AT&T 4G/5G
Confirmed by 3 users | Last reported on October 11, 2023T-Mobile 4G/5G
Confirmed by 2 users | Last reported on September 04, 2023$15 a night
Spent 2 nights here, it is one of the campgrounds that fills slower than others. It is south of the main Yellowstone attractions but was fine for me. C28 had a fire pit and bench that was up a small incline so I moved to a different spot (I think C21) for the 2nd night. Pretty tight fit but enough trees to give you some privacy. Bear boxes for anyone with a soft sided camper or just backpacking. 1 loop is just for bikers and backpackers. Ranger Station at the entrance. A lot of boaters here, boat ramp is right at entrance. Garbage needs to be brought out to entrance.
Nightly Rate: $15.00
Days Stayed: 2
Site Number: C28 and C21
We camped here September 27, 2018. The campground was full by late afternoon if not before. There were many disappointed later arrivals who had to find other options... which were very limited as some campgrounds were already closed for the season. This campground is a great launching point or ending spot before/after a full day in Yellowstone. Most campsites are close together but there’s a decent amount of trees for privacy. When you arrive, grab an envelope and go scout out a spot. Leave your receipt on the post and then return to the pay station to deposit your $15. This is a popular spot so you may have multiple cars arriving the same time as you and you could miss out if you wait five minutes. Vault toilets. No AT&T service. I recommend getting up early and driving the short distance to Yellowstone Lake to watch the sunrise. :)
Nightly Rate: $15.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
Cell Coverage Rating
AT&T
We were planning to leave Yellowstone to free camp somewhere, but it would have been over 60 miles to drive out and then back into the location we were going to hike, so it was cheaper to just pay the $15 and stay in the park. We arrived as it was getting dark and there were not many van appropriate spots left. We found one in A loop and parked just as the rains started. Vault toilets throughout and dumpsters at the entrance. Didn’t explore much else. I think the max vehicles allowed is about 25” and honestly our 17ft van wouldn’t have fit in many of the left over spots.
Nightly Rate: $15.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: A
After not being able to find a reservation anywhere in or near Yellowstone, we decided to take the risk and do a first come, first served campground. We were driving in from the south, so we picked Lewis Lake as it is the south most campground in the park.
We got here around 8:30 AM on Monday 7/5. There were several spots available to choose from, however not all spots were the same size. Luckily we were able to snag a spot that fit our 22’ motorhome as well as a 13’ teardrop camper being pulled by a pickup. Some of the other spots in the campground barely would have fit our motorhome alone.
The location worked for us as a base camp for park activities, but it took 2+ hours to get to some attractions.
We had 0 service with Verizon or T-Mobile. Even with our signal booster turned on, we couldn’t even send a text.
Nightly Rate: $20.00
Days Stayed: 2
Site Number: C22
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Verizon
T-Mobile
We underestimated how long it would take to get places in Yellowstone NP when we chose this campground. If possible a more central campground would have been better. However this was a lovely campground, very clean and sites were close together but had enough trees and cover for privacy. The area is beautiful and there are a couple trails nearby. Bugs in august were not bad at all. Some road noise at our spot but only during the day before sunset. Great tent camping spot with conscientious neighbors. Admittedly we spent very little time here except to sleep because we were too busy exploring the park!
Nightly Rate: $20.00
Days Stayed: 4
Site Number: 58
A wooded campground, not on the lake, in the very Southern part of the park. Very beautiful. Fire Pits, vault toilets, nice picnic tables. Mainly vans and tents, a few trailers and small RVs . I got lucky and made a reservation with a 28 foot class C towing Jeep ,space B58. They both fit, although I would think some campsites would not have worked. Takes about 40 minutes to Old faithful. No cell service in any carrier. Have to drive 10 miles north to pick up the signal. No generators allowed ever. Lots of trees so it's tough to get full charge on solar.
Nightly Rate: $20.00
Days Stayed: 7
Site Number: 58
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
AT&T 4G
T-Mobile 4G
Campground is at the far south end of Yellowstone and it’s a big park so it’s a lot of driving (45mph max) to see the sights. Sites are cheek to jowl and the construction crew did not have a level so leveling could be a challenge on some sites. Sites had table, fire pit and bear box. Nicely wooded and close to the lake.
Nightly Rate: $20.00
Days Stayed: 2
Site Number: 69
Cell Coverage Rating
AT&T
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Lewis Lake Campground
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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- National park
- Back In RV Sites Count
- 12
- Last Nightly Rate
- 20.0
- Longest Vehicle Length Reported
- 27.0
- Lowest Nightly Rate
- 15.0
- Max Length
- 25 ft
- Max Stay
- 14
- Season End
- Nov.
- Season Start
- June
- Sites Count
- 85
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