
Bridge Bay Campground is a large Yellowstone base with RV, tent, and combo sites (432 total). There are no hookups; generators are allowed in RV/combination sites 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Food storage lockers are provided, and quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Showers aren’t on-site; the nearest facilities are at Fishing Bridge RV Park about 4 miles away. Trailers up to 40 feet are permitted.
RV sites, tent sites, combination RV/tent sites; walk-in sites for hikers/cyclists; 3 ADA accessible sites
Views of Yellowstone Lake and surrounding terrain
Bridge Bay Marina; Lake Village services a few miles away
Family campground with 432 sites; quiet hours 10 pm–6 am; plan for shared facilities and varying privacy
May–September; peak season during summer; book six months ahead
Roads within campground are mixed (paved and gravel); plan for a 40 ft trailer; choose sites with easier interior access; prepare for limited water and no hookups; keep generator usage to 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and under 60 dB at 50 ft
A functional basecamp near the lake rather than a secluded wilderness escape. It’s big, convenient, and bear-aware, with privacy varying by loop. Expect some group activity and limited on-site amenities.
No on-site showers; nearest showers/laundry at Fishing Bridge RV Park ~4 miles away; 16 restrooms with flush toilets and cold running water are available within loops
RV sites, tent sites, combination RV/tent sites; walk-in sites for hikers/cyclists; 3 ADA accessible sites
Hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing
Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Booking: Reservations open six months in advance on a rolling basis)
Pets Allowed - Pets must be kept on a leash at all times
Address
260 Bridge Bay Campground Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
To Park Entrance
From East Entrance: ~30 miles; West Yellowstone ≈70 miles (1h15); Gardiner ≈95 miles (1h45)
Elevation
7800 feet
Based on 920 Google reviews
HR R
Bridge Bay Campground was so great! It was right on the Lake and there were wildlife all around us. The firewood at the campgrounds was pretty pricey, but worth it during the very cold night. ($12+/box) The amenities were as described. Restrooms were clean and had flushing toilets. There was soap available to wash our hands and and outdoor spigot to fill for potable water. Bear Boxes and Food Storage boxes were available at every campsite. Plenty of signage to know where to go and also to reconfirm to everyone NOT TO APPROACH THE WILDLIFE! While there we ran into a bunch of Elk and the Elk were screaming at each other for about 4 hours throughout the night..It was WILD! The Lake and Marina are close and were able to see a handful of sites along the road one day and the rest the other on our way out. What a memorable experience we had at Bay Bridge. Thanks for a great experience!
Alyxandra Marie
Very happy we picked Bridge bay. The camp sites are very private with trees all around. (our site was not very level) We woke up to elk in the field across from our camp. So pretty. The bear boxes were fantastic and put our minds at ease. The bathrooms were very clean. (No hot water tho) also be aware that you will get no service in this campground as in much of Yellowstone.
Hanna N.
This campground was great! There was a lot of space and access to restrooms which was a plus. We were able to set up our site, enjoy a fire and look at the pretty stars. The showers were also great and being able to get a bath towel, mat and washcloth for $1.50 was hard to beat.We were very central to a lot of the attractions in Yellowstone. It probably took approximately 50 minutes to an hour to get to the "popular" things.
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Yes—RVs up to 40 feet are allowed, but space is limited. Some sites accommodate long rigs; plan to arrive early or book well in advance.
Reservations open six months ahead; first-come sites may appear during May 15–21. There are walk-in non-reservable sites for hikers/cyclists.
No showers are on-site. The nearest shower facilities are at Fishing Bridge RV Park, about 4 miles away.
Yes, Bridge Bay is bear country. Use the food storage lockers provided; keep food, toiletries, and cooking gear stored properly. Leash pets and observe quiet hours.
A camp store is at Bridge Bay Marina, with groceries and ice; Lake Village offers additional services a short drive away.
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