Bridge Bay Campground is the largest campground in Yellowstone National Park with 432 sites.
The campground is located near Yellowstone Lake, which is one of the largest High-elevation fresh-water lakes in North America.
The campground is Located on the Grand Loop Road just a few miles southwest of Lake Village and next to the Bridge Bay Marina, with access to several of Yellowstone's top attractions. It is especially popular with those who seek to go fishing and boating.
The Bridge Bay Marina and Stores offer something for everyone. They have a restaurant, gift shops, post office, tours, boat ramp, boat fuel, rental boats, guided fishing trips, and more.
Campers lucky enough to get a distant view of Lake Yellowstone will enjoy seeing the lake with the Absaroka Range rising above the Lake's Eastern Shore.
Bridge Bay Campground
Bridge Bay Campground offers numerous options to campers. Portions of the lower loops of the campground are open sites in open meadows with fewer trees, except for the top of the loops in more wooded areas.
These loops have few to no trees and shade, so you will want to be prepared. We suggest bringing a pop-up table cover or gazebo to provide shade.
We have seen many reviews of people having elk and bison in their campsites. This is just something to be aware of when planning your trip.
Loops E and F do provide a distant view of Lake Yellowstone. They also have nice wooded areas with some shade, but not enough to block your view. They were my personal favorite camp sites in the campground.
The wooded upper loops have shadier options and the most privacy.
Yellowstone National Park Entrance Fee
Remember that Yellowstone has an entrance fee separate from camping fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle/snowmobile - $30.00 Per motorcycle/snowmobile (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass—$20.00. Visitors 16 years of age or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
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Commercial (For Organizations and Businesses)
$20.00 for vehicles with 1-6 seats and non-commercial group (16+ persons)
$125.00 for vehicles with 7-15 seats
$200.00 vehicles with 16-25 seats
$300.00 for vehicles with 26+ seats
Planning a National Park vacation? America the Beautiful/National Park Pass covers entrance fees for an entire year to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites.
The park pass covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy on REI.com and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Bridge Bay Campground Group Site A
Bridge Bay Campground Camping Fees
Campsite Cost:
Nightly Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change.
Interagency Access Pass (Disability) and Senior Pass (formerly known as the Golden Age or Golden Access Pass) holders receive a 50% discount. Use PROMO CODE PASS when booking your reservation online.
This does not include individuals with an Interagency Access Pass (Interagency Annual Pass)
Nightly Fee: $33.00
Hiker/Bicyclist Nightly Fee: $10.00
Group Site Fees:
(1-9 people) $165.00
(20-29 people) $250.00
(30-39 people) $325.00
(40-49 people) $400.00
(50-60 people) $475.00
Bridge Bay Campground Map
Bridge Bay Campground Reservations
Are Campground Reservations Available? Yes
Phone Number: 307-344-7311 (307-344-5395 for TDD service)
Online Reservations: yellowstonenationalparklodges
You can request a site when you make your reservation, but there is no guarantee you will get that spot.
The person who makes the reservation must go to the registration desk. They will not allow a spouse or other person to check in.
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Campground Information
Season: only open during summer from 5/15 to 9/7, 2020
Number of Sites: 432
Latitude/Longitude: N 44 32.070 W 110 26.218
Elevation: 7,800 feet (2377 m)
Location in the park: near Yellowstone Lake, Located on the Grand Loop Road just a few miles southwest of Lake Village and next to the Bridge Bay Marina.
Campground Amenities
The campground offers running water, dishwashing stations, easy access to the main park loop road.
Flush Restrooms: Yes, there are 16 public restrooms available in the campground. Most restrooms also have dishwashing stations available.
Hot Showers: no, the closest place with laundry and shower services is the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Personal portable showers are allowed if the wastewater is collected and disposed of properly.
Laundry: No
Payphone: Yes, near the entrance
Is WIFI available? No
Is Cellular Phone Service Available? There is a cell phone tower near Lake Village. Check with your provider to verify coverage.
We did not have any service with T-mobile.
Is there a camp host available on site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? Yes
Is there a Bear Box/ Food storage locker available? Yes, Bear boxes are available for most tent sites.
Campground Amphitheater: Yes, seasonal
Amenities at each campsite:
Is there a fire ring/fire pit available in the site? Yes
Is there a Picnic Table available in the site? Yes
Is potable Water available? Yes
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RV Camping at Bridge Bay Campground
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.
RV Length: Campground sites that will accommodate a maximum combined length of 40 feet or more are limited.
Pull-through sites available: Yes, there is a mix of pull-through and back-in sites available
Generators: Generators may only be operated from 8 am to 8 pm (60 dB limit)
Dump Station: yes, seasonally. It is located at the entrance to the campground.
Hookups:
There are no sites available with electric hookups, water hookups, or sewer hookups.
Group Camp Sites
The group campsites are all in a loop near each other. There are individual campsites near the group sites.
How to get to Bridge Bay Campground
Bridge Bay Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: Maximum 6 persons per site
The number of cars per campsite: Tent sites allow for up to two tents and two vehicles. RV sites allow for one RV (tow included) only. (For reference, 2 motorcycles = 1 vehicle)
Check-in Time: check-in any time of day that there is an unoccupied site.
Checkout time: 11 AM.
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Maximum Stay: 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.
Pets Allowed: Yes, You will want to be aware of the park pet policy
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Lodging near Bridge Bay Campground
Lodging options outside the park include several options in Gardiner, Montana, and West Yellowstone, Montana
Lodging options inside the park near the Canyon Campground include:
Canyon Lodge and Cabins - This beautiful lodge has breakfast available, a restaurant, a laundry, free self-parking, horseback riding/rentals, a grocery/convenience store, an elevator, a nice fireplace in the hotel lodge, and several room-type options. Book here
Lake Lodge Cabins - These cabins are located on the Northern end of Lake Yellowstone and have breakfast available, a bar, a restaurant, free self-parking, shopping, a gift shop/newsstand, a fireplace in the lobby, and several room types available. Book here
Bridge Bay Campground Photos
Loop A campsites 1-64
Loop A is in a wide-open field with no shade. They are close together and look like they could get quite loud.
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Loop B campsites 65-123
Loop B is a wide-open field with no shade. They are close together and look like they could get quite loud.
Loop C campsites 124-185
Loop C is a wide-open field with no shade. They are close together and look like they could get quite loud.
Loop D campsites 186-231
Loop D is a wide-open field with no shade. They are close together and look like they could get quite loud.
D - Loop is tents only. These sites have shared bear boxes.
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Loop E (Sites 232-250)
Loop E is tent-only. Some of the sites offer a view of the lake.
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Loop F Campsites 251-281
Loop F sites are tent-only. Some of the sites offer epic views of the lake. Some sites are near the road and could be loud
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Loop G campsites 282-326
Loop H campsites 328-419
Loop H would be great for RV's. It is at the back of the campground.
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Loop I campsites 420-438
Loop I is Tents only, This was our favorite loop in the campground. One thing to know is it is uphill to the bathroom from most sites.
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Loop J campsites 439-450
Loop J is tent-only, with 4 group sites between individual sites. The sites are forested, but depending on the groups, they could be loud.
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Additional Yellowstone National Park Resources
Yellowstone National Park Guide - Your complete guide to exploring the world's first National Park!
Things to do in Yellowstone - These are the top things to do that you don't want to miss, including exploring the Mammoth Hot Springs, the Museum of the National Park Ranger, Yellowstone Waterfalls, Kayaking in Yellowstone, fishing in Yellowstone, Fairy Falls Trail, and more!
Yellowstone National Park Facts - Learn more about our 1st National Park and fun facts about the wildlife in the park.
Yellowstone Wildlife Guide- Complete Guide to seeing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, including the most popular wildlife viewing areas, including Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley.
Yellowstone Geyser Basin Areas
Upper Geyser Basin, including Biscuit Basin, Black Sand Basin, and Old Faithful Geyser.
Midway Geyser Basin, including Grand Prismatic Spring and Firehole Lake Drive.
Lower Geyser Basin, including Fountain Paint Pot Trail and Firehole Canyon Drive
Norris Geyser Basin—This basin is known for having some of the hottest water and springs in the park. It is actually two basins: Porcelain Basin and Black Basin, with famous geysers, including Ledge Geyser, Cistern Geyser, and Steamboat Geyser.
West Thumb Geyser Basin - Beautiful boardwalk trail with hydrothermal features right next to Lake Yellowstone!
Mud Volcano - The Mud Volcano area is Located south of Canyon Village and North of Lake Yellowstone. It has several hydrothermal features, including a mud volcano and Dragon's Mouth Spring.
Yellowstone Camping Resources
Ultimate Yellowstone Camping Guide - This complete guide to camping in Yellowstone includes all front country campgrounds including: Bridge Bay Campground, Canyon Campground, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village Campground, Indian Creek Campground, Lewis Lake Campground, Madison Campground, Mammoth Campground, Norris Campground, Pebble Creek Campground, Slough Creek Campground, and Tower Fall Campground.
Yellowstone Lodging Resources
Ultimate Yellowstone National Park Lodging Guide - This complete guide to all of Yellowstone National Park's Lodges and cabins, including Canyon Lodge, Canyon Lodge Cabins, Grant Village Lodge, Lake Hotel, Lake Lodge Cabins, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Cabins, Old Faithful Inn, Old Faithful Lodge (Cabin Accommodations), Old Faithful Snow Lodge, and Roosevelt Lodge (cabin accommodations)
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Grand Teton Camping Guide - Complete Guide to all of Grand Teton National Parks campgrounds.
Grand Teton Lodging Guide - Complete Guide to all of Grand Teton's Lodges.
Glacier National Park
Epic Guide to Glacier National Park - Complete guide to exploring Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park Camping Guide - Complete Guide to all of Glacier National Park front country campgrounds
Glacier National Park Lodging Guide - Complete Guide to Glacier National Park Lodges
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Big Hole National Battlefield - site of the pivotal battle in the Nez Perce War of 1877 between Colonel Gibbon's troops and five bands of the Nez Perce Indians led by the famous Native American Leader, Cheif Joseph.
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