Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Important National Park Service alert
Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion
The parking lot, boardwalk, and Firehole River at Biscuit Basin, located north of Old Faithful, is closed to all travel until further notice due to the possibility of another event at the site of a hydrothermal explosion that occurred July 23, 2024.
Park Closure · updated Jul 1, 2026 · Official notice
Checked Oct 26, 11:25 am (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
- Fee per night$33
- SeasonSee dates below
- RV length (some sites)Up to 30 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water and flush toilets. No electric hookups or showers. Listed for rigs up to 30 ft.
1 National Park Service notice for the park (not specific to this campground)
Stay Away From Bull Elk
Bull elk are fast and unpredictable this time of year and can seriously injure people. If an elk charges, run. In addition to staying at least 25 yards (23 m) away from elk and bison, always stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves.
Caution · updated Aug 26, 2026 · Official notice
Checked Oct 26, 11:25 am (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers No
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 276
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 30 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 6,854 ft
- Open season
- The campground is only open late spring through fall. Checkout time is 11 am. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 25, 2026)
Check current dates and closures on the official page. - Phone
- (307) 344-7311 (campground or managing office)
- Listed fees
- $33.00 per site per night - Nightly Fee
- $10.00 per person per night - Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee
- $165.00 per group per night - Group (1-19 People)
- $250.00 per group per night - Group (20-29 People)
- $325.00 per group per night - Group (30-39 People)
- $400.00 per group per night - Group (40-49 People)
- $475.00 per group per night - Group (50-60 People)
Official fee information
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.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 44.64542, -110.86130 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Norris Campground 10.4 mi straight-line
- Indian Creek Campground (WY) 17.8 mi straight-line
- Canyon Campground 19.4 mi straight-line
- Bridge Bay Campground 22.2 mi straight-line
- Grant Village Campground 22.7 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station W Yellowstone Gateway - 11.3 mi away, station at 6,679 ft - 175 ft lower than the campground (6,854 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 0 | 2.28 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 2.06 |
| Mar | 40 | 9 | 2.17 |
| Apr | 48 | 21 | 2.31 |
| May | 59 | 28 | 2.70 |
| Jun | 68 | 34 | 2.49 |
| Jul | 80 | 39 | 1.30 |
| Aug | 78 | 36 | 1.39 |
| Sep | 68 | 30 | 1.69 |
| Oct | 51 | 21 | 1.92 |
| Nov | 36 | 11 | 2.61 |
| Dec | 26 | 3 | 3.05 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Phone | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.