Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank

Bridge Bay Campground

432 sites · $10–$475 · Reservations · RVs OK

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Reservations$10–$475 / nightClosed now: Closed

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432Sites

432Reservable

$10–$475Per night

YesRVs

4 group

Reservations

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 that time. This campground is operated by Yellowstone National Park Lodges.

Fees

Nightly Fee Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change. Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.	$33.00
Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee This is the per-person cost for a hiker/bicyclist campsite for one night.	$10.00
Group (1–19 People) Nightly cost for a group campsite with 1–19 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.	$165.00
Group (20–29 People) Nightly cost for a group campsite with 20–29 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.	$250.00
Group (30–39 People) Nightly cost for a group campsite with 30–39 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.	$325.00
Group (40–49 People) Nightly cost for a group campsite with 40–49 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.	$400.00
Group (50–60 People) Nightly cost for a group campsite with 50–60 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.	$475.00

Season & hours

The campground is only open during summer. Checkout time is 11 am. See exceptions for exact dates of operation.

⛔ Closed: Oct 17, 2026 – May 6, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · seasonal
Firewood for sale · seasonal
Ice for sale · seasonal
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · seasonal
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · seasonal
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed
Trailers	Allowed
RV notes	Campground sites that will accommodate a maximum combined length of 40-feet or more are limited. Most campsites in Yellowstone will not accommodate oversize units. Call Yellowstone National Park Lodges at 307-344-7311 (307-344-5395 for TDD services) for more information. When calling to make a reservation, be prepared to give the size of your tent (in feet) or the combined length of your RV and any other vehicles or towed vehicles.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Wood and charcoal fires are permitted in this campground, though special fire restrictions are occasionally put in place when the danger of wildland fires is great. If you plan to light a fire in the park, please ask about current fire restrictions at the entrance station when you arrive. Propane grills and stoves are normally not restricted.
Wheelchair	Paths in the campground area are compacted gravel/dirt with limited gradient change.
ADA	Three accessible campsites. Accessible restrooms are located in Loop A of campground and in the picnic area along the entrance road to Bridge Bay Marina.
Cell	There is a cell phone tower near Lake Village: check with your provider to verify coverage. The number of people in the busy summer months of July and August can overwhelm cellular circuits resulting in an inability to send or receive a call, text, or data.
Also	Showers not included.

Getting there

GPS Coordinates: N 44 32.070 W 110 26.218, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

Located on the Grand Loop Road just a few miles southwest of Lake Village and next to the Bridge Bay Marina.

Contact

307-344-7311 · reserve-ynp@xanterra.com

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About Bridge Bay

Bridge Bay Campground—elevation 7,800 feet (2377 m)—is located near Yellowstone Lake, one of the largest, high-elevation, fresh-water lakes in North America. Campers at Bridge Bay will enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the Absaroka Range rising above the lake's eastern shore. This campground is reservable through Recreation.gov and operated by Yellowstone National Park Lodges.

Photos

Sign — Bridge Bay Campground is located close to the Bridge Bay Marina and Yellowstone Lake. · NPS/Renkin

Tents at campsite — The campground location encompasses woods and meadows and some sites look out on Yellowstone Lake. · NPS/Renkin

Tents at campground site — Bison are frequent visitors at Bridge Bay Campground. · NPS/Renkin

Tent at campground — Bridge Bay Campground. · NPS/Renkin

Campsite in trees — Bridge Bay Campground offers camping sites in the trees and meadows. · NPS/Renkin

RV at campsite — Bridge Bay Campground · NPS/Renkin

Tent at campsite — Bridge Bay Campground · NPS/Renkin

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

28°F

Partly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

53°F

Mostly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

28°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

49°F

Partly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

28°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

44°F

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Night

27°F

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Sun, Nov 15

Day

39°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Yellowstone's weather can vary greatly within a day and throughout the park. Snow can fall every month of the year. Summer highs reach 70–80°F (25–30°C) during the day, but nights can be cool (and it may freeze at higher elevations). During spring and fall, daytime highs range from 30–60°F (0–20°C), with overnight lows below freezing.

Rules

Overnight camping or parking is only allowed in designated campgrounds or campsites. Campsite occupancy is limited to six people per site. Checkout time is 11 am. Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day, and 30 days for the rest of the year. There is no stay limit at the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Unless posted otherwise, wood and charcoal fires are permitted in all campgrounds except the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Propane grills and stoves are usually unaffected by fire restrictions. All odorous items that may attract bears, including food, cooking gear, toiletries, and garbage, must be kept secured when not in use. Bear-proof storage boxes are available at many campsites. Where permitted, generators may only be operated from 8 am to 8 pm (60 dB limit). Generators are not permitted at Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, or Tower Fall.

Trails near camp

🥾 Bridge Bay Campground-Natural Bridge Trail 0.8 mi
🥾 Natural Bridge Trail 1.4 mi
🥾 Elephant Back Trail 2.9 mi
🥾 Pelican Creek Nature Trail 0.1 mi

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.