Madison Campground is located inside Yellowstone National Park on the west side, close to Norris, Lower, Midway, and Upper Geyser Basins. It is approximately 14 miles from the West Entrance to the park. The closest town is West Yellowstone, approximately 14 miles away.
Distances to other campgrounds:
To Canyon Campground: 26 miles (1 hour drive time)
To Grant Campground: 37 miles (1 hour drive time)
To Fishing Bridge RV Park: 41 miles (1 hour, 30 minutes drive time)
To Bridge Bay Campground: 44 miles (1 hour, 45 minutes drive time)
| Madison Campground is a seasonal property | |
|---|---|
| 2026: May 1 – October 18 (last night for overnight accommodations October 17) | 2027: May 7 – October 17 (last night for overnight accommodations October 16) |
| 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 Madison Campground.
♦ ELEVATION – elevation is 6,800 feet at Madison Campground
Madison 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) **Advise guest to leave a voicemail if they do not answer 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
| Madison Campground GPS Coordinates | N 44 ◦ 38.725 W 110 ◦ 51.687** **All GPS coordinates are approximate and should not be relied upon solely for directions. |
| Madison Campground GPS Address | 30 Madison Campground Road Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 |
| Madison Campground Mailing Address | Guest name Dates of stay c/o Madison Campground PO Box 165 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 |
| Madison 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 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 | |
| 8 Campground loops | Mix of tent only, RV only, RV/tent sites, and RV/tent/extra vehicle sites | |
| Total # of sites | 278 sites, made up of: 119 tent only 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 Madison Campground or on any tours. | |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Station | None, closest is in Old Faithful area | |
| Minimum Age at Check-in | Guests must be 18 years of age or older, or emancipated, to check in to a site. | |