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Canyon Campground

Canyon Campground site in the lodgepole forest.

NPS / Neal Herbert

 

Canyon Campground Checklist

Reservations: Yellowstone National Park Lodges
Sites: 273
Elevation: 7,900 feet above sea level
Accessible Sites: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Pay Showers/Laundry: Yes (2 showers included each night)
Generators: 8 am to 8 pm (60db limit)
Dump Station: Yes (may close when temperatures are below freezing)
Photos: View album

 

Canyon Campground lies in a lodgepole pine forest at Canyon Village, south of the Washburn range and near the breath-taking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit with grate. Food storage boxes measuring 48 x 22 x 22 inches are available for shared use.

Canyon Village offers stores, restaurants, and lodging. Nearby hikes include Cascade Lake, Mount Washburn, and the Canyon Rim trails. Park rangers hosts nightly evening programs from early June through September. Be sure to check out the Canyon Visitor Center where you can explore Yellowstone's supervolcano and other aspects of park geology and wildlife through interactive exhibits.

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Canyon Village Highlights

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  Ranger Programs

  Park rangers lead walks, talks, hikes, and campfire programs.

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  Canyon Village

  Gaze at waterfalls, canyon views, and more.

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  Day Hiking

  Lace up your boots and explore over 1,000 miles of trails.