Canyon Campground

"Centralized location, beautiful setting"

The Canyon Campground is a great centralized location to explore Yellowstone National Park.  The setting of this campground is beautiful, surrounded by dense forest.   The only downfall to this campground is it is at a higher elevation so if you are camping early in the season, snow may still be on the ground.  We visited this campground in early June and there was still 5 feet of snow – picnic tables were still covered and fire rings couldn’t be found.  Water spigots hadn’t even been located yet.  Therefore, if you are tent camping early in the season you may want to consider campgrounds located at lower elevations.

Canyon Campground is located near Canyon Village – with its new visitor’s center, stores and lodging.  The campground is also near one of Yellowstone’s most famous features – the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where you can see the amazing upper and lower falls of the Yellowstone River.  There are some nice viewpoints and short hikes in this area – perfect for families.  This campground has 276 sites and spots can be reserved ahead of time.  Sites along the end of loops are the most private with several nice level RV sites.  Three is also a dump station, laundry and showers available near the registration office.  Within walking distance of the campground is an amphitheater that offers evening ranger programs – great for kids earning their Junior Ranger badges.

In summary, Canyon Campground is a wonderful campground in a very beautiful setting, centrally located with plenty of activities to keep your family busy.