Bridge Bay Campground
Inside the park · Yellowstone Lake, near marina
432 sites on a bluff above Yellowstone Lake with a full marina, boat launch and the fishing bridge nearby. The go-to base for the lake district.
Price
$32
per night
Booking
Books early
Type
Campground
You'll book on Yellowstone National Park Lodges. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Bridge Bay's real edge is the marina — no other in-park campground puts a boat launch across the road. Family and view score well, and value holds up at $32.
See methodology →Best for
- Families with lake plans
- Anglers and boaters
- First-timers who want a central base
Good to know before booking
- Reservations open on the same day each year, 13 months out
- No hookups; small RVs fit but check length limits
- Bear canisters or the provided food storage — no exceptions
- Marina rents boats through the summer
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- Late May – September
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Wind picks up on the lake by afternoon — plan boating for mornings.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Comfort & connectivity
- Camp store
Access & activities
- Boat launch
- Ranger programs
Tags
Location
Yellowstone Lake, WY
Inside the park · Yellowstone Lake, near marina
44.539° N, 110.432° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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