How much does Canyon Campground cost?

NPS lists the Nightly Fee at $39 per night. NPS notes that taxes and utility fees are extra and rates can change. The hiker or bicyclist site is listed at $10 per night.

Do I need a reservation at Canyon Campground?

NPS lists all 273 sites as reservable and none as first come, first served. Booking is through Recreation.gov, or by phone at 877-444-6777.

When can I book a site?

NPS says reservations open on a rolling basis, up to six months ahead of your stay, if sites are available.

Are campfires allowed at Canyon Campground?

Unless posted otherwise, NPS allows wood and charcoal fires in every campground other than the Fishing Bridge RV Park.

NPS sets a 14 day limit from July 1 through Labor Day, and a 30 day limit the rest of the year.

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Canyon Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites: 273^[1]
Nightly fee from: $10^[2]

Canyon Campground is run by the National Park Service inside Yellowstone National Park^[3]. NPS lists 273 sites, and all 273 are reservable^[1].

What to expect

NPS says the campground is only open during summer^[4]. The listed exception shows it closed from 2026-09-20 to 2027-05-28^[4]. Sites are booked online at Recreation.gov or by phone, and reservations open on a rolling basis up to six months before your stay if sites are available^[5]. NPS says Yellowstone National Park Lodges operates the campground^[5]. NPS describes the setting as a lodgepole pine forest at Canyon Village, where stores, restaurants and lodging are offered^[6]. Amenities listed by NPS include flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water and a dump station, all marked seasonal^[7]. NPS lists no camp store at the campground^[7].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail	Value
Sites (NPS count)^[1]	273, 273 reservable, 0 first come, first served

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee	Per night
Nightly Fee^[8]	$39
Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee^[2]	$10

Amenities

Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal^[7]
Showers: Hot - Seasonal^[7]
Drinking water: Yes - seasonal^[7]
Dump station: Yes - seasonal^[7]
Cell reception: Yes - seasonal^[7]
Camp store: No^[7]
Firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal^[7]
Food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal^[7]
Laundry: Yes - seasonal^[7]
Trash collection: Yes - seasonal^[7]

Before you go

NPS lists the nightly camping fee as $39, and notes that taxes and utility fees are extra and rates can change^[8].
The NPS note says holders of the Interagency Access and Senior passes get 50% off^[8].
A hiker or bicyclist site is listed at $10 per night, per person^[2].
Checkout time is 11 am^[4].
NPS allows at most six people at one campsite^[9].
NPS says food, cooking gear, toiletries and garbage that may attract bears must be kept secured, and many campsites have bear-proof boxes for storage^[9].

Questions people ask

How much does Canyon Campground cost?: NPS lists the Nightly Fee at $39 per night^[8]. NPS notes that taxes and utility fees are extra and rates can change^[8]. The hiker or bicyclist site is listed at $10 per night^[2].
Do I need a reservation at Canyon Campground?: NPS lists all 273 sites as reservable and none as first come, first served^[1]. Booking is through Recreation.gov, or by phone at 877-444-6777^[5].
When can I book a site?: NPS says reservations open on a rolling basis, up to six months ahead of your stay, if sites are available^[5].
Are campfires allowed at Canyon Campground?: Unless posted otherwise, NPS allows wood and charcoal fires in every campground other than the Fishing Bridge RV Park^[9].
How long can I stay?: NPS sets a 14 day limit from July 1 through Labor Day, and a 30 day limit the rest of the year^[9].

Facts and sources

NPS lists 273 sites at Canyon Campground: 273 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
Camping fee, Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee: $10 per night. National Park Service
Canyon Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park, Idaho. National Park Service
Season and hours (NPS): The campground is only open during summer. Checkout time is 11 am. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. Listed exceptions: Closed 2026-09-20 to 2027-05-28. National Park Service
Reservation note from NPS: All sites are reservable online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations open on a rolling basis, meaning you can book your site six months before the date of your stay, as long as reservations are available for... National Park Service
NPS description for Canyon Campground. National Park Service
Amenities at Canyon Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: Hot - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: Yes - seasonal; camp store: No; firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal; food... National Park Service
Camping fee, Nightly Fee: $39 per night. National Park Service
NPS campground rules for Canyon Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.