About this campground
Stop by the Canyon Visitor Education Center to learn more about the geologic story of the area, including the Yellowstone volcano, and view a room-size relief map of Yellowstone. You can also get orientation information, pick up a fishing permit (fees are payable by debit or credit card), shop for a souvenir, find out what ranger programs are available, watch a 20-minute film, or use the restrooms. Restrooms are available 24 hours a day.
Getting there
The Canyon Visitor Education Center is located in the Canyon Village complex near the center of the Grand Loop Road system. It can be accessed from three different directions.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Canyon CampgroundYellowstone National Park0 mi
- Museum of the National Park RangerYellowstone National Park10 mi
- Norris Geyser Basin Museum and Information StationYellowstone National Park10 mi
- Tower Fall CampgroundYellowstone National Park12 mi
- Fishing Bridge RV ParkYellowstone National Park13 mi
- Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Trailside MuseumYellowstone National Park13 mi
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Canyon Visitor Education Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Wyoming campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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