Pitchstone

Yellowstone

Pitchstone

Yellowstone

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CampgroundBackcountryTent Site

About this campsite

Campground: Pitchstone. Operated by National Park Service.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Tent Site

Location

Pitchstone•WY

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Common questions about Pitchstone

Is Pitchstone free to camp at?

Yes. Pitchstone in WY is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: backcountry and tent site.

What facilities does Pitchstone have?

Pitchstone has backcountry and tent site. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Pitchstone online?

We hold no online booking link for Pitchstone, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Pitchstone?

Pitchstone sits in WY. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Pitchstone

Facilities recorded for Pitchstone
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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Lewis Lake Campground

Overview Lewis Lake Campground—elevation 7,800 ft (2377 m)—is about twelve miles (19 km) from the South Entrance and a short walk from the southeast shore of Lewis Lake. The maximum total vehicle length in the campground is 25 feet (7.5 m) . Water is only available from July 1st-October 1st. A boat ramp is located near the campground information and registration area. Canoes, kayaks, and motor boats are allowed on Lewis Lake. The park requires a boat permit and park staff will perform an aquatic invasive species inspection. Learn more on the park's Boat on a Lake web page. Recreation Visit the Fishing, Hiking, and/or Photography & Wildlife Watching web pages for many things to do. Facilities Lewis Lake Campground offers: 84 Campsites Food Storage Lockers Trash/Recycling Collection Staff or Volunteer Host On Site - Seasonal Potable Water spigots (July 1st-October 1st) Vault Toilets - year round Boat launch The campground does NOT have Cell Phone Reception or Showers Natural Features The campground is on one of the large, fresh water, high elevation lakes in Yellowstone. Lewis Lake allows use of both motorized and non-motorized boats. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (307) 344-2289. Nearby Attractions Lewis Falls Lewis Canyon overlook Charges & Cancellations No-Shows: A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. A $20.00 service fee plus the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-ons apply. Early Departures: Notify staff at the facility if you depart early to allow others to use the site. You may be eligible for a partial refund. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time (10 a.m.), the visitor will not receive a refund for that night.