Wildlife viewing starts before breakfast at Grant Village Campground. Elk and deer move through the loops in the early morning hours, and at least a few campers over the years have had wolves pass through camp after dark. Situated on the southern end of Yellowstone National Park, the campground sits within a short walk of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake, putting anglers and hikers close to one of the park's more accessible geothermal areas, where active springs sit right along the shoreline. The West Thumb geyser basin makes for an easy half-day stop without fighting the crowds that gather at Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic.
The campground runs large, with multiple loops and a mix of pull-through and back-in sites spread through forested terrain. Sites vary considerably in size and feel. Loop F draws consistent praise from reviewers for its spaciousness and proximity to the lake, while cul-de-sac sites toward the ends of loops tend to feel less crowded than those in the middle. Sites are not self-selected at booking; campers are assigned a spot on arrival, so getting there early in the afternoon gives the best chance of landing a preferred location. Erin S. notes that "the rush for sites was typically around 6-7:30 pm," making early arrival a practical priority.
Facilities are more developed here than at most National Park Service campgrounds in the region. Each site reservation includes two showers per night at the central bathhouse, which campers consistently describe as clean and offering unlimited hot water. Flush toilets, dishwashing stations, drinking water, and a laundromat round out the on-site infrastructure. A general store, gas station, restaurant, and auto repair shop operate within the village. No electrical hookups are available, but a dump station serves RV campers. Larger rigs should note that some pull-through arcs are tight and the asphalt is aging, which can create leveling challenges. Kathy M. confirms "potable water, bathroom, and dish washing facilities within walking distance of sites."
Grant Village operates from late June through mid-September, and reservations book out months in advance, particularly for midsummer dates. Campers should expect noise from generators and neighboring RVs during peak season, as sites sit in close proximity to one another. Bear boxes are shared between two or three sites, and not all boxes fit a full-sized cooler, so storing food in a vehicle is sometimes necessary. Pets are not permitted. The campground's southern location provides straightforward access to Grand Teton National Park to the south, and campers using Grant as a base can reach most of the park's major features, though the upper loop around Mammoth involves several hours of driving each way. Tent campers and RV travelers willing to manage the logistics of a no-hookup, high-demand site will find the location and wildlife access hard to match in this part of Wyoming, with tent camping near Yellowstone National Park filling up fast across the region.
Description
Grant Campgroundelevation 7,800 feet (2377 m)is located in Grant Village, just off the Grand Loop Road at the south end of Yellowstone Lake. It is one of the larger campgrounds in the park. Group and wheel-chair accessible sites are available. Nearby there are stores, a restaurant, gas station, visitor center, and boat ramp. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground.
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Map & DirectionsGrant Village Campground is located in Wyoming near West Yellowstone
Directions
Located south of West Thumb on the South Entrance Road.
Address
GPS Coordinates-- N: 44 23.610 W 110 33.769
Yellowstone national park, WY 82190
Coordinates
44.394253 N
110.563445 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 96 usersLast on 7/10/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 96 usersLast on 7/10/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 24 min from Bozeman, MT
- 4 hrs 43 min from Billings, MT
- 6 hrs 43 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 7 hrs 27 min from Pocatello, ID









































