Backcountry boat-in campsite 8Q9 on Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. Located near the Lewis River Channel that connects Lewis Lake to Shoshone Lake, this site accommodates up to 8 people and is accessible only by non-motorized watercraft. Shoshone Lake is the largest lake in the lower 48 states without road access according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A backcountry permit is required and can be reserved through Recreation.gov. Campfires are not permitted.
Per person per night
Open May through Oct
Shoshone Lake is the largest lake in the lower 48 states that cannot be reached by road. Second-largest lake in Yellowstone at 8,050 acres. Motorboats prohibited, accessible only by foot or non-motorized watercraft.
Site 8Q9 Channel - accessible exclusively by boat, maximum 8 people per site, no stock animals permitted.
293 designated backcountry campsites requiring permits year-round. Each site has food storage pole or bear-resistant container.
Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits
All Shoshone Lake campsites include vault toilets and poles to hang your food out of a bears reach.
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Backcountry boat-in campsite 8Q9 on Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. Located near the Lewis River Channel that connects Lewis Lake to Shoshone Lake, this site accommodates up to 8 people and is accessible only by non-motorized watercraft. Shoshone Lake is the largest lake in the lower 48 states without road access according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A backcountry permit is required and can be reserved through Recreation.gov. Campfires are not permitted.
Per person per night
Open May through Oct
Shoshone Lake is the largest lake in the lower 48 states that cannot be reached by road. Second-largest lake in Yellowstone at 8,050 acres. Motorboats prohibited, accessible only by foot or non-motorized watercraft.
Site 8Q9 Channel - accessible exclusively by boat, maximum 8 people per site, no stock animals permitted.
293 designated backcountry campsites requiring permits year-round. Each site has food storage pole or bear-resistant container.
Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits
All Shoshone Lake campsites include vault toilets and poles to hang your food out of a bears reach.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.