Bridge Bay Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

432 campsites

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

307-344-7311

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Bridge Bay Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Elephant Back Mountain TrailHike · 2.9 mi long · 2.3 mi from camp

  This trail climbs 800 feet (244 m) in 1-½ miles (2.4 km) through the dense lodgepole forest. OpenStreetMap

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• Pelican Creek Nature TrailHike · 0.6 mi long · 3.9 mi from camp

  This short but diverse trail travels through the forest to the lakeshore before looping back to the trailhead. OpenStreetMap

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• Storm Point TrailHike · 2.0 mi long · 5.0 mi from camp

  This trail begins in the open meadows overlooking Indian Pond and Yellowstone Lake. OpenStreetMap

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• Natural Bridge TrailheadTrailhead · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Fishing Bridge TrailheadTrailhead · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• Pelican Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 4.1 mi from camp

  Access point for Pelican Creek Nature Trail.

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Scenic sights

• Sour LakeHot spring · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• Churning CaldronHot spring · 6.0 mi from campShow on map
• Lehardy rapidsViewpoint · 5.6 mi from campShow on map
• Sulphur HillsPeak · 8,383 ft · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• Pumice PointViewpoint · 6.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Sleeping Giant Winter Sports AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 24.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.