Grant Village
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
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Camp, Canoe, and Kayak
Grant Village was built in 1984 and named after Ulysses S. Grant, president when Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872. Located near the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake, Grant Village features 6 two-story buildings each containing 50 rooms. The lodging complex features a full-service restaurant, a lakeside restaurant with a casual menu, lounge and gift store. The village is also nearest to Grand Teton National Park.
Grant Campground is located in Grant Village at the south end of Yellowstone Lake. the campsites are surrounded by trees and provide some shade and privacy to both tent and RV campers. Some sites offer filtered views of the lake. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire pit with grate. Restroom facilities are equipped with flush toilets and sinks with running water.
There are two nearby stores, a restaurant, gas station, visitor center, and boat ramp. If you plan to boat, please read up on boating regulations. Take advantage of nearby and spectacular West Thumb Geyser Basin, a short drive north of the Grant Village. Rangers host evening programs from mid-June to September at the campground amphitheater. Courtesy of nps.gov
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Yellowstone National Park Itinerary
This Yellowstone National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Yellowstone National Park.
https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/yellowstone-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diinBackcountry Conditions - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
This page provides a map and details conditions of trail status, closures, and known hazards.
https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htmGrant Village
Built in 1984 and named after Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Village is the perfect place to start your Yellowstone adventure.
https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/lodgings/hotel/grant-village/
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
- Head south on Grant Campground RdDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
Located at 1 Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, United States
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