Madison Campground
Inside the park · 16 miles from Old Faithful
Along the Madison River, with elk and bison regular visitors. A practical geyser-basin base.
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
Madison scores well because its location works — you're 30 minutes to Old Faithful and 30 minutes to Norris. Views are strong (riverside meadows with elk regulars) and family is solid. Booking is the weak spot; peak dates fill 6+ months out.
See methodology →Best for
- Geyser basin visitors
- First-timers who want a central base
- Families
- Riverside sites
Good to know before booking
- Elk and bison walk through the campground — keep your distance
- No hookups; small RVs can fit but pull-throughs are limited
- Ranger evening programs run nightly in summer
- Cell coverage is minimal — download offline maps
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- Late May – September
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Nights below freezing possible into June; pack layers.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Comfort & connectivity
- Camp store
Access & activities
- Ranger programs
Tags
Location
Madison, Yellowstone, WY
Inside the park · 16 miles from Old Faithful
44.646° N, 110.861° 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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