Yellowstone Cabins, Accommodation, Inn, Lodging, Camping, RV: Xanterra

Canyon Campground 

Site types: Tent, RV and combination RV/tent

Canyon campground is located within a mile of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and is one of the most popular campgrounds. The Canyon Campground is a favorite due to its wooded setting and relatively central location within Yellowstone Park. There are several ways to access the Grand Canyon from the campground. The North Rim Drive provides turnouts and several overlook access points as well as a few views of the stunning Lower Falls. Along the south rim, Artist’s Point overlook and Uncle Tom’s Trail are two other popular points of interest for views of the canyon and waterfalls.
GPS Coordinates to Canyon Campground check in:  N 44 44.118 W110 29 17   

Specifics about Canyon Campground

The Canyon Campground has over 270 individual sites but no group sites. Sites range from partly shady to more sunny. RV, tent and combination RV/tent sites are available. Sites for hikers and cyclists are also available.

All campsites have a picnic table and fire grate. Water is accessible nearby the sites.

Canyon Campground has 15 public restrooms with flush toilets and faucets with cold running water. Dishwashing stations are located at most restroom buildings. Pay showers and laundry facilities are located in Canyon Campground Camper Services. Rates for this campground include 2 showers per night.

RV guests at Canyon Campground

RVs up to 40 feet long may be accommodated in pull-through and back-in sites. The sites may not be level, so campers should plan accordingly.

While there are no utility hook-ups at the sites, a sewage dump station is available in the campground. Pay showers and coin laundry are available at the Camper Services facility. Rates for this campground include 2 showers per night.

Other services located at or nearby Canyon Campground

• The campground is located within one-quarter mile of the Canyon Village, a visitor facility that includes lodges, a full service restaurant, cafeteria, snack shop/deli, gift shop, general store with groceries, gas station and post office.
• The National Park Service offers a new state-of-the-art Visitor Education Center and amphitheater with exhibits and Ranger programs available.
• Interdenominational church services provided by a Christian Ministry in the National Parks are offered on Sundays at the amphitheater.

Important General Guidelines for Yellowstone Campgrounds and Fishing Bridge RV Park

• All campgrounds operated by Yellowstone National Park Lodges have restrooms with cold water and flush toilets.
• Coin-operated ice and soda machines, and recycling and refuse containers are located nearby.
• Individual campsites have one picnic table and one fire grate (except at Fishing Bridge RV Park-which has neither).
• Group campsites have one picnic table and one fire grate for approximately every six people and are for tent camping only.
• Firewood is sold at all campgrounds except Fishing Bridge RV Park.
• Food storage regulations are strictly enforced at all campgrounds.
• Sites that accommodate RVs at Canyon, Bridge Bay, Grant Village, and Madison campgrounds are either pull-through or back-in with limited width for slide-outs and MAY NOT BE LEVEL; please plan accordingly.
• Some sites are shaded while others are in open areas.
• The Lifetime Interagency Pass (for seniors and individuals with permanent disabilities) is applicable for rates at all Yellowstone campgrounds except Fishing Bridge RV Park.
• Yellowstone National Park Service camping information

Want to see the park without having to move the rig?

The following guided tours have a pick-up point at the Canyon Lodge registration office - Circle of Fire Tour, Evening Wildlife Encounters, Wake up to Wildlife and Lamar Valley Wildlife Excursion. You can book tours in advance though our reservations office by calling 1-866-GEYSERLAND or at the activities desk located at the campground registration office.

Food At Your Campground

Warning: Food odors attract bears. The following items (new, clean, dirty, empty or full) may NOT be left outside, in tents, or in tent trailers at any time, day or night. Items listed below need to be stored in a hard sided vehicle or in shared food storage boxed located throughout our campgrounds when not in use.

• Water Containers
• Cooking Utensils
• Eating Utensils
• Drinking Utensils
• Stoves
• Beverage Containers
• Grills
• Coolers
• Ice Chests
• Trash or Trash Bags (in the site or fire pit)
• Food
• Cosmetics
• Toiletries
• Pet Food
• Pet Food Bowls
• Pet Water Bowls
• Pails
• Buckets
• Wash Basins
• Any Item With Food Odor

A violation of these rules may result in a citation and/or confiscation of these items. The bears future and the safety of others depend on you.

Picnicking & Fast Foods

Picnic meals, fast food, and box lunches are available from our restaurants and snack shops. Please inquire at any Xanterra Parks & Resorts food service outlet.

Yellowstone National Park features several picnic locations. View National Park Service guidelines and picnic locations.

Dining in the Park

There are no specific dining facilities located at the campground. Dining facilities are, however, available throughout the park, ranging from fine dining restaurants to snack shops and cafeterias. Dinner reservations are required at the fine dining facilities. Inquire at any lodging front desk or dining room host stand when you arrive at the park.

We recommend you enjoy Yellowstone National Park Lodges Restaurants & Cafeterias located nearby this campground: 

• Canyon Lodge Cafeteria
• Canyon Picnic Shop
• Canyon Lodge Dining Room

Related Links for Canyon Campground

• Campground Site Rates
• Campground Site Reservation
• Campground Policies