It can be overwhelming to choose a campground in Yellowstone National Park, because each one offers something that you’ll want to see up close. If you’re looking for a centrally located site with beautiful views and up-close wildlife encounters, try Bridge Bay. Not only is it the largest campground in the park, but it’s right on Yellowstone Lake!
Bridge Bay is the largest campground in Yellowstone, and with more than 430 sites, it’s often more populated than most of Wyoming’s small towns.
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The campground is located on Bridge Bay Marina, which makes it a popular choice for guests who love to be out on the water.
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Even though this giant campground in Yellowstone has a ton of sites, it’s still possible to find a remote and quiet spot to pitch your tent.
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Choose your campsite carefully and you might even get to enjoy a beautiful view of Yellowstone Lake!
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One thing is certain - no matter what site you choose, you can expect to share it with some wildlife.
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Whether you see mule deer, moose, bison, or even a bear, it’s important to observe from a distance and practice safe food storage. The rangers in the area can teach you all you need to know to keep you and the animals safe.
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At the end of the day, there’s nothing quite like settling down at your campground after exploring the park and whipping up a big, hearty cookout meal.
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Stay up late enough to catch the starry night sky - the dark skies over Yellowstone are a mesmerizing and memorable sight.
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You can learn more about choosing the perfect site at this enormous campground in Yellowstone by visiting the Campsite Photos website, here. To book your stay, visit the Yellowstone Lodges site, here.
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Bridge Bay isn’t the only campground in Yellowstone that’s worth visiting. If you’ll be in the park during the summer, be sure to make the trek up to Roosevelt to enjoy the This Cowboy Cookout In Wyoming That’s A True Old West Adventure.
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Address: Bridge Bay, Wyoming 82190, USA