Bridalveil Creek Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the season. There are no first come, first served sites available. Bridalveil Creek is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. 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 in 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
| Standard, no hookups | 78 |
| Tent-only | 26 |
| Group tent areas | 2 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 29 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
106 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | A | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 003 | A | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | A | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | A | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 006 | A | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | A | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | A | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | A | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 010 | A | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Gravel | Partial | 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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Yosemite Campground Booking Window: Reservations may be made on the day of arrival and/or up to 5 months in advance. New dates are released in blocks one month at a time on the 15th of the month. |
| Accessibility | Sites 076, 077 are listed accessible |
Bridalveil Creek Campground offers family, group and horse campsites that are available by advanced reservation only. Paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Each campsite contains a picnic table, 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 National Park, California |
| Coordinates | 37.6622° N, 119.6197° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Bridalveil Creek's horse site reservations have moved here: Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites, Yosemite National Park - Recreation.gov Staying at Bridalveil Creek Campground requires reservations.
Charges and cancellations
- Cancellation of individual or equestrian site reservations 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.
- Cancellation of a group site reservation will incur a $10.00 service fee plus the first night’s use fee when the reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date.
- No-shows for any type of reservation will be charged a $20 service fee and the first night's fee.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
7 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.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 5.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.1 mi |
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Bridalveil Creek Campground - Yosemite National Park, CA
Worth a stop
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.
- 6.1 miYosemite Valley Welcome Center ↗Visitor center
- 8.9 miWawona Visitor Center At Hill's Studio ↗Visitor center
- 11.8 miGoat Meadow Trailhead & Snow Play ↗Trailhead
- 13.2 miQuartz Mountain Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Yosemite Wilderness.
- inYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 9.3 miSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
- 13.7 miAnsel Adams Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 231,619 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- McGurk CabinBuilding · Yosemite Village · 1.1 mi
- Ostrander Lake Ski HutBuilding · Yosemite · 4.5 mi
- Glacier Point Trailside MuseumBuilding · El Portal · 5.3 mi
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Sites at Bridalveil Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Yosemite Campground Booking Window: Reservations may be made on the day of arrival and/or up to 5 months in advance. New dates are released in blocks one month at a time on the 15th of the month.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Cancellation of individual or equestrian site reservations 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 Campground have?
107 sites, including 78 standard sites without power, 26 tent-only sites, and 2 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 35 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
Are there showers or a dump station at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bridalveil Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
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
Are there accessible sites at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Sites 076 and 077 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
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 Campground?
Yosemite National Park, 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