National park · Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming
Canyon Campground is a National Park Service campground near Canyon Village in the center of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It is the most convenient base for the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and for Hayden Valley, the wildlife corridor most visitors rank as the highlight of the trip, and it suits RVers up to 40 feet who want wooded sites with a full village of showers, laundry and supplies a short walk away. Of the big developed dry campgrounds, our guides call it the good all-rounder that balances nature and amenities.
| Hookups | None |
|---|---|
| Sites | Roughly 270. |
| Max RV length | Up to 40 ft combined |
| Cost | $45 + tax |
| Fees | Campground assignment is confirmed at check-in. |
| Reservations | Yellowstone Lodges for 2026 |
| Season | Summer season, roughly late May into September. |
| Best for | Central location, Hayden Valley wildlife watchers, rigs up to 40 feet. |
Source-backed: NPS 2026 campground table (checked 2026-07-18). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.
Canyon Campground is a National Park Service campground near Canyon Village in the center of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It is the most convenient base for the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and for Hayden Valley, the wildlife corridor most visitors rank as the highlight of the trip, and it suits RVers up to 40 feet who want wooded sites with a full village of showers, laundry and supplies a short walk away. Of the big developed dry campgrounds, our guides call it the good all-rounder that balances nature and amenities.
Roughly 270 sites, no hookups, a dump station available and generators allowed in RV loops from 8 AM to 8 PM only. NPS lists a 2026 base rate of $45 plus tax and a combined-length maximum of 40 feet, so it is not the place for a long fifth wheel with a truck. For 2026 you reserve through Yellowstone National Park Lodges, which confirms the specific site at check-in; the campground moves to Recreation.gov in 2027. The season is roughly late May into September. The trade-off is elevation: at about 7,900 feet it is the highest of the developed campgrounds and can dip near freezing on a June night.
Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.
Regional guide
RV Camping in Yellowstone National Park: Every In-Park Campground for 2026Near Canyon Village in the center of the park, the most convenient base for the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Hayden Valley wildlife. Wooded sites, a village with showers, laundry, and supplies nearby.
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Yellowstone National Park Campgrounds Compared for RVs (2026)Compare Yellowstone campgrounds by 2026 price, dates, location, hookups, and official RV-plus-vehicle limits to choose the right base.
Our verdict
Book it if Hayden Valley wildlife and the canyon are your priorities and your rig fits in 40 feet combined; skip it if you need hookups or run a longer setup, in which case Fishing Bridge is the safer choice.
No. Canyon is dry camping with no electric, water or sewer at the site. There is a dump station, and showers and laundry are at nearby Canyon Village. Generators run only in RV loops from 8 AM to 8 PM.
The NPS 2026 campground table lists $45 plus tax. Confirm the final total when booking through Yellowstone National Park Lodges.
Up to 40 feet combined length per the NPS 2026 table. If your rig plus tow exceeds that, look at Bridge Bay, Madison, Grant Village or Fishing Bridge.
Yes. For 2026 it books through Yellowstone National Park Lodges, and the specific campsite is confirmed at check-in. From 2027 it moves to Recreation.gov. Summer dates sell out months ahead, though cancellations open up daily.
No. It is a summer campground, roughly late May into September; our guides list May 29 to September 19 for 2026. Verify current dates before planning.
Canyon is the closest developed campground to Hayden Valley and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, which is the main reason to choose it over the other big campgrounds.
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