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Madison Campground

Yellowstone National Park · West Yellowstone, WY

Operating window: Apr 26 – Oct 15 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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50

Total Sites

6,806 ft

Elevation

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40 ft

Max RV

42 Tent8 RV

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  • Address:West Yellowstone, WY
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

About

Located at the confluence of the Madison, Firehole, and Gibbon rivers. Central location for Old Faithful, canyon, and Mammoth areas. Excellent wildlife viewing - elk and bison common.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Ranger Programs
Accessible Sites

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Park Regulations

Overnight camping or parking is only allowed in designated campgrounds or campsites. Campsite occupancy is limited to six people per site. Checkout time is 11 am. Camping is limited to 14 days from July 1 through Labor Day, and 30 days for the rest of the year. There is no stay limit at the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Unless posted otherwise, wood and charcoal fires are permitted in all campgrounds except the Fishing Bridge RV Park. Propane grills and stoves are usually unaffected by fire restrictions. All odorous items that may attract bears, including food, cooking gear, toiletries, and garbage, must be kept secured when not in use. Bear-proof storage boxes are available at many campsites. Where permitted, generators may only be operated from 8 am to 8 pm (60 dB limit). Generators are not permitted at Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, or Tower Fall.

Published by the National Park Service. Rules change seasonally and by area within a park — confirm current regulations with the agency before you go.

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This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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