Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites
Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites are closed for the season. Staying at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites requires reservations and a horse. The site is situated on Glacier Point Road at an elevation of 7,200 feet, 26 miles from Yosemite Valley. Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and much more. Reservation Tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out within minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. (PST) release time.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 3 |
Site guide
2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORSE #2 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | 35 | Gravel | Yes / No | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| HORSE #3 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | Gravel | Yes / No | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites are available by advanced reservation only. Paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Each campsite contains a picnic table, water spigot, fire ring and a food storage locker.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Glacier Point Road (located off Highway 41). The campground is located 9 miles up the Glacier Point Road, and 26 miles from Yosemite Valley.
| Nearest town | Yosemite, California |
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 37.85° N, 119.56° W. Call the office before you drive. |
Good to know
- Reservations for non-horse sites are located here: Bridalveil Creek Campground, Yosemite National Park - Recreation.gov Bridalveil Creek is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central Ca
Charges and cancellations
- Cancellations will be charged a $10 service fee. If the cancellation is within 48 hours of the arrival date, the first night's fee will also be charged. Cancellations for a single night’s use within 48 hours will not receive a refund but will not be assessed an additional service fee.
- No-shows will be charged a $20 service fee and the first night's fee.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
20 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Bridalveil Creek Campground - Yosemite National Park, CA
Natural features
The area is forested with pure stands of Red fir and Lodgepole pine, offering a pleasant combination of sun and shade. Vanilla-scented Jeffrey pine and picturesque western Juniper dot the landscape. Through the trees, Yosemite's craggy granite peaks are visible, and the gentle, refreshing Bridalveil Creek flows near the site.
Recreation
Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, auto touring and photography are all very popular activities within the park. Hiking trails near Bridalveil Creek Campground are plentiful, ranging in length from a half-mile to nearly 13 miles. Popular hikes include the 4-Mile Trail, Panorama Trail, Taft Point, Sentinel Dome and Ostrander Lake.
Nearby
A scenic, 7-mile drive leads to Glacier Point, with sweeping views of Yosemite Valley, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks. Just 45 minutes away is Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known. Hiking trails and bike paths are abundant in the valley. Rafting the Merced River is a fun way to cool down on a summer day when water levels are sufficient. Yosemite Valley also offers numerous guided bus tours, educational programs, museums, ranger-led activities, and an art center with workshops. The Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes and granite domes. Tuolumne Meadows embodies the high-country of the Sierra Nevada, with its broad sub-alpine meadows and granite domes and peaks. Beautiful Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is home to spectacular scenery and numerous wilderness trailheads.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?
Sites at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?
Cancellations will be charged a $10 service fee. If the cancellation is within 48 hours of the arrival date, the first night's fee will also be charged.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites have?
3 sites, including 3 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites have hookups?
Yes, water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?
Paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?
Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?
Yosemite, California. A scenic, 7-mile drive leads to Glacier Point, with sweeping views of Yosemite Valley, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks.
Source: Getting there
Which national park is Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites in?
Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites is a Yosemite National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Yosemite National Park