National Park Service · Wyoming
Bridge Bay Campground
National Park Service · Wyoming, United States · in Yellowstone National Park
- Sites
- 432
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- 7,785 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Yellowstone National Park
- Nearest town
- Bridge Bay
- Phone
- (307) 344-7381
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
Bridge Bay Campground—elevation 7,800 feet (2377 m)—is located near Yellowstone Lake, one of the largest, high-elevation, fresh-water lakes in North America. Campers at Bridge Bay will enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the Absaroka Range rising above the lake's eastern shore. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground.
Fees
Nightly Fee: $33. Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change. Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee: $10. This is the per-person cost for a hiker/bicyclist campsite for one night.
Group (1–19 People): $165. Nightly cost for a group campsite with 1–19 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Group (20–29 People): $250. Nightly cost for a group campsite with 20–29 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Group (30–39 People): $325. Nightly cost for a group campsite with 30–39 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Group (40–49 People): $400. Nightly cost for a group campsite with 40–49 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Group (50–60 People): $475. Nightly cost for a group campsite with 50–60 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 12° | -15° | 34° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 23° | 13° | -10° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 32° | 20° | 7° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 36° | 23° | 3° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 47° | 32° | 23° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 41° | 30° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 51° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 70° | 53° | 43° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 63° | 47° | 31° | 72° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 33° | 16° | 63° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 23° | 2° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 25° | 13° | 1° | 38° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Bridge Bay - Natural Bridge Trailhead · 0.1 mi as the crow flies
Bridge Bay Campground-Natural Bridge Trail 0.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Natural Bridge Trailhead · 0.3 mi as the crow flies
Natural Bridge Trail 1.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Elephant Back Trailhead · 2.2 mi as the crow flies
Elephant Back Trail 2.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Fishing Bridge Trailhead · 3.8 mi as the crow flies
Howard Eaton Trail: Fishing Bridge-Canyon 13 mi Hike · Drive there - Pelican Creek Nature Trailhead · 4.1 mi as the crow flies
Pelican Creek Nature Trail 0.5 mi Hike · Drive there
All 473 trails in Yellowstone National Park
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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All public campgrounds in Wyoming · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-08. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.