How much does Bridge Bay Campground cost per night?

NPS lists a nightly fee of $33, not including taxes or utility fees, and rates may change. The hiker and bicyclist fee is listed at $10 per night.

Do I need a reservation at Bridge Bay Campground?

NPS lists all 432 sites as reservable and none as first come, first served. You can book at Recreation.gov or by phone, up to six months ahead if sites are available.

When is Bridge Bay Campground open?

NPS says the campground is only open during summer. It lists a closure from 2026-09-14 to 2027-05-14.

Are campfires allowed at Bridge Bay Campground?

NPS says wood and charcoal fires are allowed in its campgrounds unless posted otherwise, with the Fishing Bridge RV Park as an exception.

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Bridge Bay Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites: 432^[1]
Nightly fee from: $10^[2]

Bridge Bay Campground is managed by the National Park Service inside Yellowstone National Park^[3]. NPS lists 432 sites, and all of them are reservable^[1].

What to expect

NPS describes the campground as sitting near Yellowstone Lake^[4]. The campground is only open during summer, and NPS lists it as closed from 2026-09-14 to 2027-05-14^[5]. Checkout time is 11 am^[5]. All sites can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by phone, and NPS says you can book six months before your stay if sites are available^[6]. Yellowstone National Park Lodges runs it^[6]. NPS lists a limit of six people per site^[7]. Hiker and bicyclist sites are also listed, and group sites are priced by party size^[2]^[8].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail	Value
Sites (NPS count)^[1]	432, 432 reservable, 0 first come, first served

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee	Per night
Nightly Fee^[9]	$33
Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee^[2]	$10
Group (1–19 People)^[8]	$165
Group (20–29 People)^[10]	$250
Group (30–39 People)^[11]	$325
Group (40–49 People)^[12]	$400

Amenities

Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal^[13]
Showers: None^[13]
Drinking water: Yes - seasonal^[13]
Dump station: Yes - seasonal^[13]
Cell reception: Yes - seasonal^[13]
Camp store: Yes - seasonal^[13]
Firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal^[13]
Food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal^[13]
Laundry: No^[13]
Trash collection: Yes - seasonal^[13]

Before you go

NPS lists the nightly camping fee as $33, and notes that taxes and utility fees are extra and rates may change^[9].
The NPS note lists a 50% discount for Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders^[9].
NPS lists showers as none, and flush toilets, drinking water and a camp store as seasonal^[13].
Keep food, cooking gear, toiletries and garbage secured so bears are not attracted, as NPS rules require^[7].
Check the official NPS or Recreation.gov page before you go, since fees and rules can change^[9].

Questions people ask

How much does Bridge Bay Campground cost per night?: NPS lists a nightly fee of $33, not including taxes or utility fees, and rates may change^[9]. The hiker and bicyclist fee is listed at $10 per night^[2].
Do I need a reservation at Bridge Bay Campground?: NPS lists all 432 sites as reservable and none as first come, first served^[1]. You can book at Recreation.gov or by phone, up to six months ahead if sites are available^[6].
When is Bridge Bay Campground open?: NPS says the campground is only open during summer^[5]. It lists a closure from 2026-09-14 to 2027-05-14^[5].
Are campfires allowed at Bridge Bay Campground?: NPS says wood and charcoal fires are allowed in its campgrounds unless posted otherwise, with the Fishing Bridge RV Park as an exception^[7].
Does Bridge Bay Campground have showers?: NPS lists showers as none^[13].

Facts and sources

NPS lists 432 sites at Bridge Bay Campground: 432 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
Camping fee, Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee: $10 per night. National Park Service
Bridge Bay Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park, Idaho. National Park Service
NPS description for Bridge Bay Campground. National Park Service
Season and hours (NPS): The campground is only open during summer. Checkout time is 11 am. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. Listed exceptions: Closed 2026-09-14 to 2027-05-14. National Park Service
Reservation note from NPS: All sites are reservable online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations open on a rolling basis, meaning you can book your site six months before the date of your stay, as long as reservations are available for... National Park Service
NPS campground rules for Bridge Bay Campground. National Park Service
Camping fee, Group (1–19 People): $165 per night. National Park Service
Camping fee, Nightly Fee: $33 per night. National Park Service
Camping fee, Group (20–29 People): $250 per night. National Park Service
Camping fee, Group (30–39 People): $325 per night. National Park Service
Camping fee, Group (40–49 People): $400 per night. National Park Service
Amenities at Bridge Bay Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: Yes - seasonal; camp store: Yes - seasonal; firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal;... National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.