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Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park

Bridalveil Creek Campground, near Yosemite National Park, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. With a laid-back vibe, it offers a chance to camp without the hassle of reservations, making it a great choice for spontaneous trips.

This campground is perfect for tent and RV camping, though you won't find electric hookups or showers here. Visitors appreciate the drinking water access and the fire rings at each site, which are ideal for cozy campfire evenings. As one camper noted, “Good space for tents and you're semi secluded from other campers,” which adds to the peaceful atmosphere.

If you're up for some adventure, the campground is just a short drive from Glacier Point, where you can catch breathtaking sunrises over Half Dome. Hiking enthusiasts will love the nearby trails, including a quick trek to Sentinel Dome for stunning views. Many campers recommend getting an early start to snag a parking spot, especially during peak times.

The surrounding scenery is nothing short of spectacular, with granite cliffs and lush woodlands that make for a perfect backdrop. Whether you're here to relax or explore, Bridalveil Creek Campground offers a memorable experience in one of America's most iconic national parks.

Description

National Park Service

Yosemite National Park

Overview

Bridalveil Creek Campground 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.

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

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Location

Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park is located in California

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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

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  • Tent Sites
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  • Drinking Water
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Reviewed May. 17, 2021

Great place when open

Its a great place to camp to bad its hardly open i have only got the chance to go there once

Site15g
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed May. 29, 2019

Our Favorite National Park

Where do you start with Yosemite. We have been fortunate to visit and camp at Yosemite on multiple occasions. The approach to the valley is simply magnificent even with stopping with heavy traffic. The valley is incredible and probably one of the best experiences at any National Park. The best time is during the spring melt when all of the waterfalls are working their magic. It’s not uncommon for the waterfalls to dry up in the summer season. We like to come in the late Fall when the crowds have died down. The summer time at Yosemite, like many other National Parks is overcrowded with traffic jams and overrun facilities. Getting a reservation here is a bit like winning the lottery. We have tent camped at all the large valley camps. The camps are on top of each other, noisy, and overcrowded with families and students. Your best bet is to visit the valley and camp outside the Park or in locations outside the valley. The granite cliffs and waterfalls are something to treasure. They have a huge grocery store and gift shop in the village. We’ve attached some of our favorite videos and photos from our last camping trip which was in the Spring and early summer.

  • Review photo of Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park by Steve & Ashley  G., May 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park by Steve & Ashley  G., May 29, 2019
  • Review photo of Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park by Steve & Ashley  G., May 29, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 28, 2018

Great Campground

Just off the road that takes you to Glacier Point. Reservations not needed, but tough to get on weekends. Get up early and go to Glacier Pount for the sunrise overlooking Half Dome, the Head back towards camp but stop at Sentinel Dome parking. It’s only 2.5 miles round trip to Sentinel Dome and the view is stunning, you’re higher up than Half Dome on one side and El Capitan on the other. We spent very little time in the campground as we were out hiking so much. Get up before dawn if you want to have a parking spot anywhere you want to hike.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park by Buck R., June 28, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2016

Not just group and horse camps

These sites are first come, first serve which is good and bad. Doesn't fill up like some of the year round sites right by half dome and it's really not that far if you want to get some awesome views.

Good space for tents and you're semi secluded from other campers and not as many RVs/Trailers as some of the other campgrounds.

Decent access to drinking water and each site has tables and fire rings, no RV hookups (another reason you have more "campers" and it's less noisy at night).

  • Review photo of Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park by Elliott B., August 10, 2016
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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2016

almost private (individual site)

site: decent space. decent privacy a bit more wooded than other campground in the park. some shaded sites. amenities: cleaned daily. attractions: 25 minute drive to the main attractions in the Valley. I would go camping here, but be warned it’s first come, first served (just drove through checking out the campground).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park?

    Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bridalveil Creek Campground — Yosemite National Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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