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Bridge Bay Campground (elevation 7,800 ft.) 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. ADA Access: Three accessible campsites. Accessible restrooms are located in Loop A of campground and in the picnic area along the entrance road to Bridge Bay Marina.
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 sight of the western shoreline of Yellowstone Lake, and at 7,800 feet in elevation.
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. Additional campground facilities and services include:
There are no electricity, water, and sewage hook ups at any of the campsites.
16 public restrooms with flush toilets and faucets with cold running water.
Dishwashing stations are located at the restroom buildings. Personal portable showers are permitted at your campsite only if the wastewater is collected and disposed of properly.
All campsites have a picnic table and fire grate and water is accessible nearby.
Though not available in the campgrounds, complimentary internet service at approved locations is available to registered guests of Xanterra-operated campgrounds. Cell service is limited.
Located on the Grand Loop Road just a few miles southwest of Lake Village and next to the Bridge Bay Marina.
By far the best tent camping experience in the park for families. Close amenities for your every day needs at the marina, cool boat rentals, and even a scenic boat ride for some history on the area. We got a super cool tent site with parking at the site and own Bear locker for food and things that could attract. We went for 4 days with our 4 and 6 year old and we had such a great time. Close fishing, close shopping and best of all... It's so centrally located, you can get to anywhere in the park in a reasonable time. (Within an hour or less depending on traffic) can't wait to t9 to go again with the fAM!....
We were in section I and it was absolutely beautiful.
they had camping spaces that were sectioned off for medium size tent. it didn't seem like we could place a large tent in the section. there was another smaller section for a smaller tent. The fire pit still had burnt wood in it from the previous people. previous people also left a lighter fluid and cardboard for starter which was pretty amazing. a note was included with the lighter fluid asking us to leave it for the next person.
The food locker seemed kind of rusted out and dirty. I wouldn't have wanted to put my food in there. luckily my parents were staying at fishing bridge RV Park and were supplying all the food for the trip so we didn't need to store anything in the food locker. there is a second locker closer to the campsite for anything else you would want to put in it. that wasn't food. the food locker was appropriately distance from the campsite for bear safety.
There are no showers at this campsite. the closest ones are at fishing bridge RV Park and they cost $5 a shower. since my parents were staying at the RV park, they had a shower card. Good for two showers a day.
When we were packing up three female elks and three fawns sauntered through the campground before everybody was awake. it was probably about 6:00 a.m.
The bathrooms were super clean and well stocked all of the time.
We tent camped at Bridge Bay for 2 nights and it was perfect! Staff was so friendly and helpful. We had a site in the back I loop, so we were away from the main section. It was quiet and away from people! Bathrooms were nice and cleaned often! Just watch for bison and elk!! LOL they love to wander around ;-)
As for showers / laundry - you can go to Fishing Bridge RV park down the road. It takes 4 minutes to get there. The facilities were great! Plenty of space to do laundry; have quarters! The showers were great. I had kids with me, so I was able to pay for one person and bring my small kids with me into the family stall. The shower stall had a baby changing station and a toilet as well as a bench area near the shower. The shower head was adjustable, so I could lower it for my 4 year old and he didn’t get water in his eyes as much! The park also has a general store and a car repair shop, so if you need anything it’s convenient to grab what you need!!
Right in the middle of Yellowstone Park. Perfect place to start your day trips through the park. We booked 1 day before we came and were able to reserve a spot for our 26 ft. trailer for 2 nights. Sites are close together, but the campground is mainly empty during the day because people are venturing out in the morning and coming back in the afternoon.
Stayed here for four nights during the summer on a long family roadtrip. Don't know how we lucked out on such an amazing tent spot, which was on the edge of a beautiful wide open field that looked out over Yellowhead Lake! Our last evening we enjoyed watching the moose wander around. Staff were friendly and helpful. Not sure if cleaning of the facilities doesn't happen on the weekends but the bathrooms were running out of TP and the wash area was full of flies (in high temperatures) - not very pleasant. Was helpful to have the fishing bridge close by for when we wanted showers, snacks even souvenirs and gas for our way out of the park. Was a nice location for seeing many of the amazing sights Yellowstone has to offer! Overall, would recommend for tent camping.
