Madison Campground — Yellowstone National Park
Reviewed Jun. 12, 2024

Great location in the park, rivers, and wildlife makes Madison a good place

This is a great location to explore the park, easily access hiking and fishing , and enjoy the wildlife which may even walk through the campground as did a family of Bison.  

You also need to be comfortable camping very close to your neighbors and willing to make any campsite assigned to you work.  Reservations need to be made way in advance.  

Staff was friendly, professional, and very busy. The campground and restrooms were super clean all the time. There is a small mercantile with ice, firewood, and the typical in case you forgot something selection of items.  They recycle everything including the small propane bottles.  

Beautiful in the park scenery and being at the confluence of two rivers would easily make for a 5 star rating.  Crowded sites, extra smoky campfires, and too many generators running for way too long was a negative.  Our closest restroom was out of commission for 2 days but they have enough nearby so it wasn't a big issue.  Depending on what site you get, you may hear road noise from the main road in and out of the west exit.   

If you tent camp you will have a great experience.  The tent only loops are awesome

We camp in a tear drop micro-camper which keeps us outside most of the time (its why we camp). 

This was our third trip to Yellowstone and we will stay here again.

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  • Review photo of Madison Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Rod D., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Madison Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Rod D., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Madison Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Rod D., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Madison Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Rod D., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Madison Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Rod D., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Madison Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Rod D., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Madison Campground — Yellowstone National Park by Rod D., June 12, 2024