Fern Lake, near Yellowstone National Park, is a full-service RV campground that serves as a convenient base for exploring the stunning landscapes of the park. With full hookups available, it’s a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort.

The campground is clean and well-maintained, featuring amenities like hot showers and sanitary dump stations. Campers have noted the friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facilities, making it a pleasant place to unwind after a day of adventure. One visitor mentioned, “The campground was very nice and I would say worth the price,” highlighting its value for those eager to explore Yellowstone.

While the sites can feel a bit tight, especially in the older loops, many appreciate the proximity to the park's attractions. The newer loop offers pull-through sites, although some campers noted a lack of vegetation for shade. The location is ideal for accessing nearby thermal features and scenic spots, with one reviewer stating, “Great views are just a walk or drive away.”

Fern Lake is a great spot for those looking to experience the beauty of Yellowstone while enjoying the comforts of a well-equipped campground. Whether you're planning a short stay or a longer visit, this campground provides a solid home base for your Yellowstone adventures.

Fishing Bridge RV Park—elevation 7,800 feet (2377 m)—is located near the Yellowstone River where it exits Yellowstone Lake on its way toward the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Only campground in Yellowstone to offer water, sewer, and electrical hookups. Because grizzly bears frequent the area, no tents or tent campers are allowed.

Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground.

Fern Lake — Yellowstone National Park

There’s no better way to experience the natural beauty of Wyoming than camping in Yellowstone National Park. When you park your RV or set up your tent in a Yellowstone campground, you’re becoming a part of a history that dates back 150 years! When Yellowstone was established, it became the first national park in the United States (and the world).

While you’re in Yellowstone, you have access to some of the best hikes in Wyoming. Yellowstone spans three states: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho and is a beautiful stopping point on the road to Glacier National Park or Craters of the Moon National Preserve. 

Whatever you do, reserve a campsite ahead of time as they can go fast. If you can’t get a campsite in the park, some of the best camping near Yellowstone National Park is located just nearby in the town of West Yellowstone, WY.


Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Yellowstone National Park is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Yellowstone National Park, WY. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

The Best Camping Near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

No tents allowed! Not even tent campers. It's a super busy area because it's right next to Hayden Valley, where you find a ton of wildlife that Yellowstone is famous for. 

Can't build a fire, even if you have the portable fire pits. The area is prone to wildfires. However, the park rangers are very friendly, great with kids, and host evening talks in the amphitheater. We learned about the bats that fly around the area at night.

RVs Only

site: smaller sites. lacks privacy. some trees, but not too much shade.
amenities: decently clean for the large amount of people at the campgrounds.
attractions: near hiking. ranger lead programs at night which were great. quite busy.
I would go camping here if we wanted to stay within the park (drove through just to see campgrounds).


typical NP campground

My husband and I enjoyed our stay. Right near the bathroom which was very clean. The campers around us were fairly quiet and we overall enjoyed our time. We will be back! 

Not bad for first NP visit!

With no reservation we drove into Yellowstone hoping to find open campgrounds.  This was the closest open campground. We stayed at site 196, which was right across from the campground amphitheater.  The campground was pretty standard. There were ample clean restrooms though this campsite had no showers, which meant we had to drive to another and spend part of our day adventuring to shower.  This campground is right off the main loop of the park with relatively short drives to many of the main attractions.  There was also a lodge just across the street that offered cheap breakfast items, because everyone deserves a plate of pancakes before sightseeing and hiking.  There were ranger talks every night, which we could hear from the campground – made walking over to watch an easy choice.  We had no major wildlife encounters at the campground but were extra careful to keep items with smells and food in the car out of sight – no grizzlies for us please!  The sites were a bit crowded without much privacy but since we were away for most of the day this wasn’t to big an issue. Overall the campground was a bit pricy and pretty standard – nothing particularly special.  I’m sure there are others in the park that are much nicer.
As this was my first trip to Yellowstone I spent most of the time driving around taking in all the sites.  I was of course wowed by all of the geysers, springs and colorful pools.  However what was the most unexpected and favorite part of my stay was the grand canyon of Yellowstone the stairs down to see the waterfalls were awesome and it’s a part of Yellowstone that is not as well known. I would definitely recommend visiting!


Standard Campground near many Yellowstone attractions

Good location for activities around Yellowstone Lake. There weren't many hiking trails with fantastic views nearby, but the location near the east entrance to the park was convenient for a first night stay. Good jumping off point for a several day trip in the park if you are arriving later in the evening. Sunset over Yellowstone Lake is lovely if you find a good spot on the north or eastern shore of the lake.

Bridge Bay Campground

The camp ground is very conveniently located in the center of the park. It gives campers access to the lake, restrooms and grills. Very family oriented. It's probably the largest camp ground in YS NP, so that is your better chance if you booked too late. 

I also found the staff at camp registration very helpful, patient and informational. They don't mind taking the time and answering any questions you may have. The line might be a little slow when there were too many camper. I was being patient because I knew they want to make sure the camp remain clean and safe (from bears). 

All around camp

Fishing bridge is one of many campgrounds located in Yellowstone N.P. 
We stayed there in June 2012. This is the only one with full hookups inside the park.
 No tents are allowed in the campground. Only hard sided RVs due to bears. There are pay showers at entrance/ check-in as well as a museum and ranger programs if you like to earn your badge.
 We were asked to drip our water so it wouldn't freeze. It snowed on our first night which was a shock for us Floridians.There was a very nice general store/ dining area within a short walk and plenty of woods for the boys to build forts with downed wood although I must say I was a little worried about bears. 
Of course, the main attraction here is Old Faithful and we visited it on the first opportunity to wait and see the beautiful geyser which erupted about every 90 minutes.
We explored the bottom loop in the park for a day with the boys dragging them out to most of the hydro-thermal wonders. We did get to see a coyote, Canadian geese, elk, a grizzly bear (very far away) and huge herd of bison. I walked up on the elk and took some close-ups. ( yes I am one of those crazy tourists taking pics) This park is huge and we had only scratched the surface.
 We also chartered a fishing boat another day and went out on Lake Yellowstone for an opportunity to catch some fresh trout. A very unsuccessful day on the lake. we had to throw everything back which was mostly cut throat.
We saw many beautiful things here but would love to go back one day and explore some more of the Northern part of the park.

Yellowstone camping

Large campground nicely set up for tent or RV camping, with loops for tents only as well as mixed areas. Try and avoid the "meadow" loops unless you like the outdoor festival atmosphere. Watch for wildlife such as deer or bison wandering through your campsite. Loop E and F have nice views of the lake, and loops H, I, and J are nicely tucked in the trees. Shower house is just up the road at Fishing Bridge. Be sure to check out Lake Hotel in the evenings for libations and soothing music. The restaurant there is excellent with fair pricing. 

Bridge Bay

Just finished up our yearly trip to Yellowstone and we stay at this campground every time. We booked 4 sites for family this year and they accommodated us all and put us close to each other. Do not walk around at night without a light as there are lots of wildlife around. Had a close encounter with a very quiet bison one night.  Everything is always clean and the people are friendly. Very close (by Wyoming standards) to West Yellowstone, MT if you need supplies. This year, while driving around the park we were able to see wolves, bears, mountain goats, bison, rabbits, and of course all the other little creatures. 

Great for the family

The Rangers who run the campsite are excellent, full of helpful information and very friendly. This is a large campground with close together sites as you might expect. Many of the sites are not level so that can be a challenge for RVs and travel trailers.  We didn't spend a lot of time at the campground due to stage 2 fire restrictions which meant no campfires. So we had our meals at Lake Lodge which is a treat in itself.  Yellowstone is a magical place and the location of this campground is one of its best features. Oh - and flush toilets at the campground are a super plus also!   Be sure to take the Scenicruise tour from the marina.  We love Yellowstone and visit often. We will return to bridge bay. 

Good amenities and well run

Bridge Bay is a campground located in the southeast part of Yellowstone National Park. The location is fantastic for those wanting to access Yellowstone Lake or all of the thermal features in the southern half of the park. The campground is one of the largest, boasting 432 sites in 8 loops. For the best views of Yellowstone Lake, request the E, F, or G Loop! Avoid Loops A and B, as there is very little shade - basically camping in an open field.

We pulled at 17' RV trailer with our Durango, and we barely fit into the back-in site they assigned to us. The sites themselves are pretty nice and level, but extremely close together, even in the more wooded loops (we were in Loop H). Bear boxes are shared between sites. When we arrived, our neighbors in a tent had taken over the entire bear box. We didn't completely mind, as we had an RV, but we have a very large cooler that would have been nice to store instead of transferring back and forth between camper and car twice a day.

Check-in was very slow with long lines. We arrived around 3 pm and had to wait over twenty minutes in line to check in for our reserved site. This is one campground in Yellowstone that you can reserve in advance (and you should do so by the end of March for that summer season). Flush toilets and a dump station are a bonus for this campground. Generators are allowed as well, from 8 am to 8 pm. We found that campers in this campground tended to stay up and out of their tents well past the 10 pm quiet hours began, and most were still sleeping when we got up to go spot wildlife at 6 or 7 am.

All campsites have a fire pit with a cooking grate and a picnic table. We did see and hear some wildlife from our site, mostly birds, including a grouse that walked right through our site (see video). Deer, elk, and bison are also around.

Although the accommodations were ample, the crowding, noise, and slow check-in process (compared to three other campgrounds in Yellowstone) brought down our overall rating.

Loud, busy, and packed-in at Yellowstone!

This place has the most campsites of any campground in any National Park the US has to offer! Definitely helps when you are trying to get a reservation in peak season. Each campsite offers a fire pit, picnic table, and bear box. One thing to note was that our fire pit was completely submerged making flooding very easy. There was also no discernible tent pad but that made no difference because we had nice soft dirt that was quite level. The site was also pretty spacey so there was plenty of room for multiple tents or other gear. The campground is located a short walk from Yellowstone Lake which offers some great views and there are many great areas nearby. Overall, this was a fun campsite that offers quite a bit.

Large Campground

No soft-sided popup or hybrids allowed. This is basically a parking lot with full hookups. If you are not wanting to stay at the camper and explore the park, this is the one for you. It was perfect for our trip.

Full RV Hookups 

nice sites, great ranger talks, centrally located 

great campground in the Park, 

I was able to book this campground for the same day online. I know it was just luck that they had a site open, but it is one of the campgrounds that takes reservations inside the park. The campsites themselves are a bit too close for my liking. I prefer a little space, maybe some trees between sites, but these were just stacked side by side, back to back. The shower/laundry/office area was nice. It is convenient to all the other amenities at Fishing Bridge including restaurant, gift shop, gas. I wanted this location due to the grizzly sightings at nearby Yellowstone Lake. It was the closest campground to that area.

Good Location

Full hookup campground in the heart of Yellowstone. This is a large, busy campground with oddly shaped spots where you park beside your trailer. Big rigs may find it a tight fit but our small trailer was fine. Nearby store is well stocked and gas was available as well. Lake Lodge and Lake Hotel are nearby and offer lots of food choices. Showers were adequate but busy and expect to wait during peak season. No wifi or cell service. If you are looking for scenery you won't find it here, but it's a great base for your Yellowstone explorations due to the central location.

NOTE: Only hard-sided units are allowed here due to bears frequenting the campground.

Great location, full hookup, small spaces.

This is the ONLY campground in Yellowstone with full hookups, your neighbors are a bit close, but the campground is spread out in old growth pines and doesn't feel crowded at all. There is a large store, gas station, mechanic and cafe close by. If you are on an extended trip in an RV, you'll definitely want to spend at least a few nights here, so you can rest and recuperate.

Civilization!

This campground was quiet and full, but we were exploring Yellowstone so much it didn’t matter. We just went to the camper to sleep at night.

Just a place to sleep at night

The TV parking is very tight. You will need a water pressure regulator. The sewer hose is raised. Coin laundry and the showers close at 10pm.

Very tight parking spots!

Location was great. Not a lot of space but good enough to get our rv in and the keep on the side. They recommend a water regulator, we used one but with it the pressure was low. Nice laundry room. Machines worked well. They gave us 2 free showers a night and they looked clean but we ended up just showering at the rv.

Great location

One must plan in advance for a reservation at Fishing Bridge RV Park in Yellowstone National Park. Full hookups available on paved sites.

walking distance to the store and NPS Visitor Center- but bring your bear spray as there are many right around.

this campground may be closed for reconstruction during 2019, but call to know for sure. We stay every June we can for Yellowstone Lake fishing and requisite sight seeing.

Excellent location and RV hookups 

We camp there for three days with an RV.Its nice campground,they have full hook up,laundry,quiet

GOOD FOR RV

My favorite campground in YNP. Close to my personal favorite places in the park. Full hookups. Clean bathrooms/showers. Need to have a hard sided camper since this campground is in grizzly territory (makes it more exciting). 

 Best campground in Yellowstone

We spent 7 days at this park! That was 2 years ago and the grandchildren still talk about that trip! Fishing Bridge is the perfect location to stay with full hookup’s, showers, laundry and store with the best cafe and ice cream! 

Best time with the Grandchildren !

This area has been under construction and was closed in 2020. As a Yellowstone local, we know that it’s also closed in 2021. Just trying to help out other campers for planning. 

The fishing bridge area is closed for the 2021 season

This is a good place to stay inside the park. It is the only option for full hookups. Be aware that it is quite a drive to other areas of the park, depending on what you are there for. We were in the older part, which we preferred. It has gravel pads, but has easy hookups. While the spots are close together, a lot of them have trees between so it doesn’t feel like you are right on top of one another be aware that there are no picnic tables. There were a lot of mosquitoes, so we ended up eating inside. The newly renovated area has cement pads and picnic tables, but no trees at all. It’s very open. We didn’t use the showers or other facilities, but overall it was a clean, well run campground and a great option for staying inside the park. 

Good place to stay in the park

This place is really nice. Close to the mud volcanos, but on the other side of the park as Old Faithful, so anticipate driving. The lake is close by with excellent fishing. Nicely paved roads, great for biking and an evening outside. Always worth the extra cost to stay INSIDE the national park!

Redone national park campground, clean, and surrounded by trees.

Came in July of 2022. Surprised anything was available. Big clean pull through sites. Everything you need laundry showers small store. 

Big camping area

We stayed in the new E section of the park. It was a massive area that was clear cut with no shade. All the sites were pull through, level and concrete with 50/30/20 amp electrical, water and sewer. They also offered nice laundry facilities and paid showers, we received a punch card for two shower a day for the duration of our stay. 

This is a good location to explore Yellowstone from. The general store is up the road along with fuel and RV repair shop. 

Good campsite for larger RVs

This campground has FHU and new rv sites are adequately sized. My complaint is that the site has little else to offer in terms of National park views. It is near Yellowstone lake but you cannot see it nor access it from the rv park. The park is within lodgepole pine forest with no trails to walk. Very few trees were retained within the new se toon of rv park. It is just a lot of concrete and pavement. Sites are level though!! Expensive at $90/night. 

Adequate

I camp at Yellowstone quite a bit, but never had been here. It was nice to have full hookups for once, but they really cram RVs in there—particularly in the lower loop. The upper loop was just remodeled, but it is almost completely exposed and I would t want to stay there.

Only full hookups in Yellowstone 

The older section of this campground is very tight.  The newer section has a lot of room between spaces, but not much vegetation.  Upper (new section) sites are all level with picnic tables...not so in the older section..  But you are in the heart of Yellowstone, are you really going to spend a lot of time in you rig?

Close Quarters, but...

Great campsite in terms of access to shower / store/ cell service etc . A nice place to plan your route home at the end of the in the park stay. The sites are about 10 feet from each other , certainly packed in tightly and lacking views but good for the night 

Crowded but a good option 

We stayed in older loop of park. We had numerous nights that our voltage protection shut our power down due to low voltage. We were getting voltage as low as 104(ems shuts down at 104 volts to protect rv). Other than electric we enjoyed stay

Nice Park but electric issues

We stayed for a week in this brand new RV park.  Full hook ups.  The park has everything you need though, at this point, it is rather bare.  Sites are close together.  In Spring the space between sites isn’t useable due to mud and snow.  There is a very nice laundry and shower facility.  The park is centrally located in Yellowstone so it is easy to get from place to place.

Brand new full service RV park in Yellowstone National Park

Newly renovated clean well appointed park. For being right in the middle of Yellowstone the location was perfect. Sites are crowded in very tightly but full hookups made them nice. 

Quiet  but crowded

Pros:

Water, sewer, electricity

Level sites

Center point of Yellowstone

Convenience store nearby

Friendly staff

Clean well taken care of campground

Cons:

The site we stayed in was $100 a night

No wood fires allowed

  

We stayed in loop E for 3 nights while exploring Yellowstone. The campground was very nice and I would say worth $100 a night. It was a good place to leave from each morning to see the sites, we typically would beat the crowds coming from the gates by about an hour to our first destination of the day. As of June '23 loop E is mostly pull through sites for larger rigs. The other two loops are a little tighter but have more tree cover.

Good Base Camp For Exploring Yellowstone


We stayed in the newly renovated E loop. It is a giant clear cut area with no view of anything in the park. The wind blew strongly from the south each evening making it unpleasant  to be outside. When the wind did not blow the mosquitoes came out in force.  Most worrisome was the sub-par electrical infrastructure. Voltage sagged below 110 volts with several outages. We ended up running on battery and charging it back up at night when the power was more stable. 

RV park has electrical issues

It’s a full hookup hardside only rv campground. Bring your own water flow regulator and screw in type sewer connector unless you want to buy one at the gift shop. Clean and quiet, plenty of bear proof garbage cans and you get one hot shower in the main office for every two day stay.  Heavenly warm clean showers. 



New Rv park In Yellowstone 

We stayed in loop C, all the loops other than E are tight and very close together.  It rained each day and there was a puddle in our site most of the time.  The place was clean and bathrooms very clean.  If you can get a site in loop E they are concrete pads including under picnic tables.  There were no picnic tables on loop C.

  

Very convenient for seeing the Park, quite at night. Loop C did have trees, where loop E does not have many trees.

Photos of Fern Lake — Yellowstone National Park

Real photos from real campers