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One of the most popular campgrounds in the park due to its central location and long season, Madison Campground—elevation 6,800 feet (2073 m)—sits about 14 miles east from the town of West Yellowstone and 16 miles north of Old Faithful. Nearby, the Gibbon and Firehole rivers join to form the Madison River. In spring and early summer, nearby meadows teem with wildflowers and grazing bison. In September and early October, you can often hear the bugling of bull elk. ADA Access: More information on accessibility at the Madison area can be found @ http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/madisonaccessibility.htm .
There are over 270 individual sites and 3 group sites. The campground can accommodate RVs and tents. Campsites for hikers and cyclists are also available. Each site includes a picnic table and fire grate. Access to water is nearby the sites. Additional campground facilities include:
There are no electricity, water, or sewage hook ups at any of the campsites.
14 public restrooms with flush toilets and faucets with cold running water.
Dishwashing stations are located at most restroom buildings.
Pay showers are not available on the premises. Personal portable showers are permitted at your campsite only if the wastewater is collected and disposed of properly.
Rates for this campground do not include showers.
When calling to make a reservation be prepared to give the size of your tent (in feet) or the combined length of your RV and any other vehicles or towed vehicles. (e.g. the length of your truck in addition to the length of your trailer when fully open.)
Campground rates are per night, for up to six people or one family (parents with dependent children) and do not include taxes and utility fee.
Campground sites that will accommodate a maximum combined length of 40-feet or more are limited.
Most campsites in Yellowstone will not accommodate oversize units. Please note: if you arrive at the campground/RV Park with equipment different than that for which you have reserved, we will not be able to accommodate you. Also, please note that all rates are subject to change without notice.
Rates do not include taxes and utility fee. Rates and dates are subject to change. Access Pass and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount on-site rates. Use Promo Code PASS when booking a reservation. Hiker/biker, per person $7.75.
RV Guests at Madison 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. While there are no utility hook-ups at the sites, an RV dump station is available at the campground. The dump station may not be available early and late season due to freezing temperatures.
This campground is reached by the Grand Loop Road and is near the intersection of the road that leads to the West Entrance. It is 14 miles east of the West Entrance and 16 miles north of Old Faithful.
I stayed a few nights there. It's such a great, uncomplicated campground—clean, organized, and 'flexible.' The only issue was the lamp in the bathroom, which stayed on all night but wasn't really necessary. There are no showers, but you can shower in luxury at the old inn lodge for 4 or 5 dollars. In the morning, there's nobody bothering you, and you can grab a coffee. I was there in August 2023. 5*
Edit: It's also the most central campground and you can reach everything comfortably (in Yellowstone terms and distances)
Sweet elderly man assisted with check in. You can tell he really loves the park. The spots are nicely spaced and the bathrooms are clean. Overall the campground is amazing and provides a very nostalgic feeling. Has a good little gift shop and convenience store. I recommend stopping at the education centre nearby as well when leaving the campground.
P.S. If you need somewhere to shower for free, the Old Faithful Inn offers such.
This is a great campground area if you're planning on staying in the park. There is a small convenience store where you can buy some food/camping supplies, as well as a dump station and potable water for filling up trailers and RVs.
The bathrooms were well kept and clean, and there is a dish washing station at each bathroom for your convenience, since you can't wash just anywhere as the smell could attract wildlife. There is also a bear box at each site to store food and order things in.
Madison is about a 20-30 minute drive to Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin, as well as Norris Geyser Basin in the opposite direction. It's a great location for exploring the park.
Very nice campground with gregarious host, fly fishing in under 5 minutes, and everyone was respectful while we were there. Site pads aren't all level so bring the blocks for sure. Bear bins for each site. Sinks and toilets, no showers, so typical national park campground design.
Madison campground is close to many attractions. It's not hard to reach many famous geysers and see wildlife, even if you travel by bike.
There is a store in the campground where you can get food and camping stuff such as tarp and tent stakes. That is very convenient.
The campground is a short walk to the Madison river. I saw several people fishing there. The view is amazing.
The staff is very nice. I owe many thanks to Debby and Jim. Other staff members are very nice too. I got a lot of help from them.
