Madison Campground in Yellowstone National Park

Last Updated: 2023-08-27

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Madison Campground Introduction

Madison Campground—elevation 6,800 feet (2073 m)—sits about 14 miles east from the town of West Yellowstone and 16 miles north of Old Faithful. Nearby, the Gibbon and Firehole rivers join to form the Madison River. In early summer, meadows teem with wildflowers and bison. In September and October, you can often hear bugling elk. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground.

Madison Campground Address

N 44 38.725 W 110 51.687
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

GPS: 44.6454215492,-110.861302682

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Directions to Madison Campground

This campground is reached by the Grand Loop Road and is near the intersection of the road that leads to the West Entrance. It is 14 miles east of the West Entrance and 16 miles north of Old Faithful.

Madison Campground Weathers

Yellowstone’s weather can vary greatly within a day and throughout the park. Snow can fall every month of the year. Summer highs reach 70–80°F (25–30°C) during the day, but nights can be cool (and it may freeze at higher elevations). During spring and fall, daytime highs range from 30–60°F (0–20°C), with overnight lows below freezing.

Madison Campground Fees: $10.00 - $475.00

Nightly Fee - $33.00

Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change. Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.

Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee - $10.00

This is the per-person cost for a hiker/bicyclist campsite for one night.

Group (1–19 People) - $165.00

Nightly cost for a group campsite with 1–19 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.

Group (20–29 People) - $250.00

Nightly cost for a group campsite with 20–29 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.

Group (30–39 People) - $325.00

Nightly cost for a group campsite with 30–39 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.

Group (40–49 People) - $400.00

Nightly cost for a group campsite with 40–49 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.

Group (50–60 People) - $475.00

Nightly cost for a group campsite with 50–60 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.

Madison Campground Reservation

Reserve Madison Campground online at https://secure.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/booking/lodging

Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for in this campground. Call 307-344-7311 (307-344-5395 for TDD service) or select the “Reservations >” button to open their online reservation system.

Madison Campground Campsites Count: 278

Total reservable sites: 278
Total first come first serve sites: 0
Total campsites: 276
Total group campsites: 3
Total horse campsites: 0
Total tent only campsites: 117
Total electrical hookups: 0
Total RV only campsites: 0
Total walk/Boat to: 0
Other: 0

Regulations Overview

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.