Bridge Bay Campground is located next to Bridge Bay Marina, inside Yellowstone National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from the East Entrance to the park. The closest town is Wapiti, WY, approximately 62 miles away.
Distances to other campgrounds:
To Fishing Bridge RV Park: 4.5 miles (10 minute drive time)
To Canyon Campground: 19 miles (45 minute drive time)
To Grant Campground: 20.5 miles (45 minute drive time)
To Madison Campground: 44 miles (1 hour, 45 minutes drive time)
| Bridge Bay Campground is a seasonal property | |
|---|---|
| 2026: May 15 – September 14 ( May 15 to May 21 is first come, first serve only; last night for overnight accommodations September 13) | 2027: May 21 – September 13 ( TBD is first come, first serve only; last night for overnight accommodations September 12) |
| Yellowstone National Park properties open at noon on opening day and close at noon on closing day. *Please note that beginning with the 2027 season, reservations for Bridge Bay, Canyon, Grant and Madison Campgrounds and Fishing Bridge RV Park will be handled through Recreation.gov. | |
Check-in time: 1pm
Check-out time: 11am
Children 11 and under stay free.
- Office hours from opening day through Friday of Memorial Day weekend: 8am to 9pm
- Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through weekend before Labor Day: 7am to 10pm
- Weekend before Labor Day through closing day: 8am to 9pm
Cancellation policy is 30 days prior to arrival date.
Click here for a list of facilities & services at Bridge Bay Campground.
♦ ELEVATION – elevation is 7,800 feet at Bridge Bay Campground
Bridge Bay Campground is in Mountain Time Zone (same as Denver).
♦ PHONE NUMBERS & WEBSITES
| RESERVATIONS | LOCAL CONTACT INFORMATION | WEBSITES |
|---|---|---|
| Within the U.S: 866-Geyserland (866-439-7375) 307-344-7311 (for all guests) | Phone: (307) 344-7901 (main contact number) Fax: (307) 344-7456 Switchboard Hours: Summer Season: Daily from 10am to 7pm. After-hour calls will be transferred to MH front desk. Winter Season 12/15 to 3/3/26: starting December 15 (M-F) from 8am to 5pm; weekends will go to voicemail. Maximum # of sites bookable by CRes at any one campground is 9. If guest is booking more than 9 sites at the same campground, OR, they have less than 9 sites, but want to book a group tent site, they must also have a minimum of 10 people in their party before being referred to contact group sales. Group campsites are only available at Madison (YM), Bridge Bay (YB), and Grant (YG) campgrounds. Note: Group sales does not book 9+ individual sites, only Group Campsites. Group sales: YNPSA@xanterra.com OR 307-344-5282 FIT sales: fit-ynp@xanterra.com OR 1-800-376-6629 Be sure to include complete information, including name, billing address, phone number, email address or fax number, in order to expedite response. | www.nps.gov/yell www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com |
♦ GPS COORDINATES & ADDRESSES
| Bridge Bay Campground GPS Coordinates | N 44 ◦ 32.070 W 110 ◦ 26.218** **All GPS coordinates are approximate and should not be relied upon solely for directions. |
| Bridge Bay Campground GPS Address | 260 Bridge Bay Campground Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 |
| Bridge Bay Campground Mailing Address | Guest name Dates of stay c/o Bridge Bay Campground PO Box 165 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 |
| Bridge Bay Campground Delivery Address | We strongly discourage guests from shipping packages to themselves during their visit, regardless of the postal carrier. More often than not, delays in guests receiving their package mean that they won’t be able to pick it up in time before leaving the park. Guests cannot have rental camping equipment delivered to campgrounds. Guest name |
♦ FORMS OF PAYMENT, TAXES, SURCHARGES, COMMISSION
| FORMS OF PAYMENT | TAXES | UTILITY SURCHARGE | TRAVEL AGENT COMMISSION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card Cash Travelers’ check | Rooms | 15.472% (rooms tax percentage includes: Sales Tax – 7%; Lodging Tax 5% + Utility Fee) | The utility surcharge for lodging is 3.1% (and is included in room tax percentage) The utility surcharge for activities is 1.2% (and is included in the activity tax percentage) | 0% – non-commissionable Commission policy |
| Food | 7% | |||
| Gifts | 7% | |||
♦ PROPERTY INFORMATION
| Main Registration Building 1 floor | Campground registration, activities office | |
| 10 Campground loops | Mix of tent only and RV/tent sites | |
| Total # of sites | 441 sites, made up of: 181 tent only sites Includes 3 ABA sites | |
| Pet Policy | Up to two pets are allowed per site. Must be leashed at all times. Guest responsible for pet waste and damages. (Pet Safety and Rules) | |
| Gun Policy | Guns are not allowed in public buildings at Bridge Bay Campground or on any tours. | |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Station | None, closest is in Lake Hotel area | |
| Minimum Age at Check-in | Guests must be 18 years of age or older, or emancipated, to check in to a site. | |