Photo: NPS / Jacob W. Frank

Madison Campground

276 sites · $10–$475 · Reservations · RVs to 30 ft

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Reservations$10–$475 / nightClosed now: Closed

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276Sites

278Reservable

$10–$475Per night

30 ftRVs

117 tent only3 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 late spring through fall. 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 · none
Firewood for sale · seasonal
Ice for sale · seasonal
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · seasonal
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 30 ft
Trailers	Allowed
RV notes	Call for availability & reservations. Total vehicle length can not exceed 30'. Sites that accommodate RVs are either pull-through or back-in with limited width for slide-outs and MAY NOT BE LEVEL; please plan accordingly.
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	Three accessible campsites (reservable), with an extended picnic table and a raised fire grate. The closest accessible shower is at Old Faithful Inn (16 mi. south).
ADA	More information on accessibility at the Madison area can be found at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/madisonaccessibility.htm .
Cell	No cell service available in this area.
Also	Showers not included.

Getting there

N 44 38.725 W 110 51.687, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

This campground is reached by the Grand Loop Road and is near the intersection of the road that leads to the West Entrance. It is 14 miles east of the West Entrance and 16 miles north of Old Faithful.

Contact

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

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About Madison

Madison Campground—elevation 6,800 feet (2073 m)—sits about 14 miles east from the town of West Yellowstone and 16 miles north of Old Faithful. Nearby, the Gibbon and Firehole rivers join to form the Madison River. In early summer, meadows teem with wildflowers and bison. In September and October, you can often hear bugling elk. This campground is reservable through Recreation.gov and operated by Yellowstone National Park Lodges.

Photos

Camping sites — Even on a rainy day, there are many things to do at Madison, including having a meal under a canopy. · NPS/Renkin

Bench near the Firehole River — Bench overlooking Firehole River · NPS/Renkin

Parked RV — RV at Madison Campground · NPS/Renkin

Tents pitched at campground — Tent sites at the Madison Campground · NPS/Renkin

Camping site — Even on a rainy day at Madison Campground there are many things to do nearby including the Madison Information Station. · NPS/Renkin

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

26°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

59°F

Mostly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

27°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

54°F

Partly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

28°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Day

48°F

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Night

28°F

Chance Snow Showers

Sun, Nov 15

Day

42°F

Partly 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

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