Within Yosemite National Park, Bridalveil Creek Campground operates as a National Park Service facility situated along Glacier Point Road at 7,200 feet elevation. The campground accommodates RVs up to 35 feet and provides standard amenities including drinking water, restrooms, fire rings, and trash service. Sites cost $36-$75 per night and operate on a first-come, first-served basis during the seasonal opening period.
The forested setting includes both wooded and open terrain sites, with reviewers noting "decent privacy" and more separation between campsites compared to valley floor campgrounds. Access requires navigating Glacier Point Road, which some campers describe as rough. Elliott B. observed that the campground "doesn't fill up like some of the year round sites right by half dome" and attracts fewer RVs due to the lack of hookups, creating what he called a quieter atmosphere with more tent campers.
The location provides hiking access to Sentinel Dome and other high country trails, though campers report spending considerable time away from camp exploring the area. As Buck R. noted, "We spent very little time in the campground as we were out hiking so much." The drive to Yosemite Valley attractions takes approximately 25 minutes from the campground.
This seasonal campground works well for campers seeking alternatives to the crowded valley floor, particularly those comfortable with mountain driving and interested in high-elevation hiking access. Pet owners will find dog-friendly campgrounds near Yosemite National Park welcome here.
Description
Overview
Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the 2025 season.Staying at Bridalveil Creek Campground requires reservations. There are no first come, first served sites available.Bridalveil Creek is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is situated on Glacier Point Road at an elevation of 7,200 feet, 26 miles from Yosemite Valley. Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and much more.__Reservation Tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. (PST) release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov.Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates__For additional park information, call (209)372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose
Recreation
Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, auto touring and photography are all very popular activities within the park. Hiking trails near Bridalveil Creek Campground are plentiful, ranging in length from a half-mile to nearly 13 miles. Popular hikes include the 4-Mile Trail, Panorama Trail, Taft Point, Sentinel Dome and Ostrander Lake.
Facilities
Bridalveil Creek Campground offers family, group and horse campsites that are available by advanced reservation only. Paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring and a food storage locker.
Natural Features
The area is forested with pure stands of Red fir and Lodgepole pine, offering a pleasant combination of sun and shade. Vanilla-scented Jeffrey pine and picturesque western Juniper dot the landscape. Through the trees, Yosemite's craggy granite peaks are visible, and the gentle, refreshing Bridalveil Creek flows near the site.
Nearby Attractions
A scenic, 7-mile drive leads to Glacier Point, with sweeping views of Yosemite Valley, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks. Just 45 minutes away is Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known. Hiking trails and bike paths are abundant in the valley. Rafting the Merced River is a fun way to cool down on a summer day when water levels are sufficient. Yosemite Valley also offers numerous guided bus tours, educational programs, museums, ranger-led activities, and an art center with workshops. The Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes and granite domes. Tuolumne Meadows embodies the high-country of the Sierra Nevada, with its broad sub-alpine meadows and granite domes and peaks. Beautiful Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is home to spectacular scenery and numerous wilderness trailheads.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellation of individual or equestrian site reservations will be charged a $10 service fee. If the cancellation is within 48 hours of the arrival date, the first night's fee will also be charged. Cancellations for a single nights use within 48 hours will not receive a refund, but will not be assessed an additional service fee. Cancellation of a group site reservation will incur a $10.00 service fee plus the first nights use fee when the reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. No-shows for any type of reservation will be charged a $20 service fee and the first night's fee.
Fee Info
Yosemite Campground Booking Window:Reservations may be made on the day of arrival and/or up to 5 months in advance. New dates are released in blocks one month at a time on the 15th of the month. For example, the January 15th on-sale date releases Yosemite reservations for arrival between May 15th and June 14th, for a total possible booking window between January 16th and June 14th.
Reservation Info
Water availability is SEASONAL
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Season dates for this campground are tentative and subject to change depending on weather, road openings and other conditions. Updates will be posted here ahead of additional releases.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park is located in California
Directions
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Glacier Point Road (located off Highway 41). The campground is located 9 miles up the Glacier Point Road, and 26 miles from Yosemite Valley.
Address
PO BOX 577
Yosemite national park, CA 95389
Coordinates
37.6622222 N
119.6197222 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 54 min from Fresno, CA
- 2 hrs 9 min from Merced, CA
- 2 hrs 32 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 42 min from Modesto, CA
