Bridge Bay Campground campground
Bridge Bay Campground
Surrounding Views:
The campground is situated near the Yellowstone Lake, which is one of the largest high-elevation lakes in North America. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the lake from various lookout points and hiking trails throughout the area. The surrounding forests, mountains, and meadows offer a picturesque backdrop for camping and outdoor activities.
Specific Nearby Points of Interest:
Yellowstone National Park is home to an array of natural wonders, and the Bridge Bay Campground is conveniently located near many of them. Visitors can explore attractions like the Old Faithful Geyser, the Grand Prismatic Spring, the Yellowstone River, and the Hayden Valley. The nearby Fishing Bridge Visitor Center provides helpful information and exhibits about the park's history and ecology.
Campground Amenities:
The Bridge Bay Campground offers a range of amenities to make visitors' stay comfortable and enjoyable. The campground features over 400 campsites, including RV sites with electrical hookups, tent sites, and group sites. There are also picnic tables, fire pits, and restroom facilities available for guests to use. Visitors can enjoy various outdoor recreational activities like hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife watching.
Interesting Facts About the Area:
Yellowstone National Park was established as the world's first national park in 1872 and covers over 2.2 million acres. The park is home to an impressive array of wildlife, including grizzly bears, gray wolves, elk, bison, and coyotes. Yellowstone Lake is the largest body of water in the park and has an average depth of 140 feet.
Best Time of Year to Visit:
The best time to visit the Bridge Bay Campground is during the summer months from June to August when the temperatures are mild, and the park is bustling with activity. The average temperature during this time is between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. However, visitors should be prepared for sudden weather changes and afternoon thunderstorms.
What's on-site at Bridge Bay Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Bridge Bay Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Bay - Yellowstone National Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Fishing Bridge Rv - Yellowstone National Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| 7l1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Breeze Bay North | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| 7l3 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Bridge Bay Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone River At Yellowstone Lk Outlet Ynp | 1,770 cfs | → |
| Tantalus Creek At Norris Junction | 4 cfs | → |
| Firehole River Near West Yellowstone Mt | 277 cfs | → |
| Gibbon River At Madison Jct | 118 cfs | → |
| Lamar River Nr Tower Falls Ranger Station Ynp | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Madison River Near West Yellowstone Mt | 430 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Bridge Bay Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thumb Divide | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Canyon Snotel | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Thumb Divide Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Canyon | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Sylvan Lake | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Sylvan Lake Snotel | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Fishing Bridge Visitor Center
- Fishing Bridge Museum
- Mud Pots
- Thumb Paintpots
- Grant Village Visitor Center
- Mud Pot
Paddle runs
- Outlet Of Yellowstone Lake At Fishing Bridge To Lower Falls
- Lower Falls To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Enternace Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt
- Begins Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades To The Confluence With Firehole River
- The Headwaters, In The Washburn Range To Ends Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades
- Begins Approximately At Kepler Cascades To The Confluence With The Madison River
- The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Bridge Bay Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Bridge Bay Campground
Can I make reservations at Bridge Bay Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Bridge Bay Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Bridge Bay Campground.