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Bridge Bay Campground –Yellowstone National Park

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Bridge Bay Campground –Yellowstone National Park

Bridge Bay Campground –Yellowstone National Park

 

Site types: Tent, RV and combination RV/tent

Bridge Bay Campground was named for its proximity to Bridge Bay Marina on Yellowstone Lake. The area is quite scenic, with wooded areas, open meadows and some limited views of the lake. Because of its location, the campground is popular with fishing and boating enthusiasts. The campground offers open sites with few trees or shadier options in the wooded upper loops of the campground. The location is within site of the western shoreline of Yellowstone Lake, and at 7,800 feet in elevation.

GPS Coordinates to Bridge Bay Marina Campground check in: N 44 32.070 W 110 26.218

Specifics about Bridge Bay Campground

There are over 400 regular sites and 4 group sites available at Bridge Bay Campground. Early in the season, several loops are closed to reservations due to potential bear activity. RV, tent and combination RV/tent sites are available. Sites for hikers and cyclists are also available.

Portions of the lower loops of the campground are more open with fewer trees. The upper loops are more wooded, with a combination of sunny and shaded sites. Some sites have a distant view of Yellowstone Lake.

Bridge Bay Campground has 16 public restrooms with flush toilets and faucets with cold running water. Dishwashing stations are located at the rest room buildings. Pay showers and coin laundry facilities are located 3 miles away at Fishing Bridge RV Park.

All campsites have a picnic table and fire grate and water is accessible nearby.

RV guests at Bridge Bay Campground

RVs up to 40’ long may be accommodated in pull-through and back-in sites. The sites may not be level, so campers should plan accordingly.

There are no utility hookups but a sewage dump station is available outside the campground entrance near the Bridge Bay Marina.

Pay showers and coin laundry facilities are located at the Fishing Bridge RV Park, just 3 miles north.

Other services located at or nearby Bridge Bay Campground

  • The Bridge Bay Campground is located just two miles south of the Lake Village. At this village are Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Lake Lodge. Between the two operations we offer a full-service restaurant, cafeteria, lounges, gift shops, tours, post office, clinic and a general store with groceries.
  • Just outside the campground entrance is the Bridge Bay Marina. The marina complex offers boat tours, rental boats, dock rentals, boat fuel, boat ramp, guided fishing trips, fishing gear, fishing licenses, some limited grocery supplies, picnic area and a National Park Service Ranger Station.
  • Information and reservations for tours of Yellowstone are available at the campground registration building.
  • The National Park Service offers evening Ranger programs at the amphitheater located in the campground.
  • Interdenominational church services provided by a Christian Ministry in the National Parks are offered on Sundays at the amphitheater.

Important General Guidelines for Yellowstone Campgrounds and Fishing Bridge RV Park

  • All campgrounds operated by Yellowstone National Park Lodges have restrooms with cold water and flush toilets.
  • Coin-operated ice and soda machines, and recycling and refuse containers are located nearby.
  • Individual campsites have one picnic table and one fire grate (except at Fishing Bridge RV Park-which has neither).
  • Group campsites have one picnic table and one fire grate for approximately every six people and are for tent camping only.
  • Firewood is sold at all campgrounds except Fishing Bridge RV Park.
  • Food storage regulations are strictly enforced at all campgrounds.
  • Sites that accommodate RVs at Canyon, Bridge Bay, Grant Village, and Madison campgrounds are either pull-through or back-in with limited width for slide-outs and MAY NOT BE LEVEL; please plan accordingly.
  • Some sites are shaded while others are in open areas.
  • All sites at Fishing Bridge RV Park are back-in sites, located in an open area surrounded by a pine forest.
  • The Lifetime Interagency Pass (for seniors and individuals with permanent disabilities) is applicable for rates at all Yellowstone campgrounds except Fishing Bridge RV Park.
  • Yellowstone National Park Service camping information

Want to see the park without moving the rig?

The following guided tours have a pick-up point at the Bridge Bay Campground - Circle of Fire Tour, Washburn Expedition, and Lamar Valley Wildlife Excursion. You can book tours in advance though our reservations office by calling 1-866-GEYSERLAND or at the activities desk located at the campground registration office.
 

 

Picnicking & Fast Foods

Picnic meals, fast food, and box lunches are available from our restaurants and snack shops. Please inquire at any Xanterra Parks & Resorts food service outlet.

Yellowstone National Park features several picnic locations. View National Park Service guidelines and park picnic locations.

Dining in the Park

There are no specific dining facilities located at the campground. Dining facilities are, however, available throughout the park, ranging from fine dining restaurants to snack shops and cafeterias. Dinner reservations are required at the fine dining facilities. Inquire at any lodging front desk or dining room host stand when you arrive at the park.

We recommend you enjoy Yellowstone National Park Lodges Restaurants and Cafeterias located nearby this campground:

  • Lake Lodge Cafeteria
  • Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room (dinner reservations required)
  • Lake Hotel Deli 

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