Bridalveil Creek Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $36.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- August 14 to July 3
- Sites
- 110 total · 110 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- (209)375-9535
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 74.9 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 75.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.6622, -119.6197
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the season. 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. 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. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov. Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates For additional park information, call (209)372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose 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. Facilities 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. 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. Nearby Attractions 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. Charges & 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.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Bridalveil Creek Campground free?
No. Bridalveil Creek Campground charges $36.00. 110 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Bridalveil Creek Campground has 110 sites on record. 110 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Bridalveil Creek Campground open?
The season on record runs August 14 to July 3. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Bridalveil Creek Campground?
The Bridalveil Creek Campground is located along the Glacier Point Road. From Yosemite Valley, drive south 17 miles on the Wawona Road to the Glacier Point Road turnoff. Follow the Glacier Point Road for approximately 9 miles and the campground will be on your right. From the South Entrance follow the Wawona Road approximately 16 miles north along the Wawona Road to the Glacier Point Road turnoff. Follow the Glacier Point Road for approximately 9 miles and the campground will be on your right.
What is the weather like at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. (The Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.) Check the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/weathermap.htm">weather forecast</a>.
What are the rules at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
<b>Pets:</b> Permitted (except in group sites); must be on a leash at all times. <b>Fires:</b> Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. <b>People per site:</b> A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, except for the group sites, which requires 13 to 30 people. <b>Vehicles per site:</b> A maximum of two motor vehicles are allowed per campsite. All vehicles must be parked on a parking pad. Trailers don't count against the vehicle limit as long as they fit on the parking pad. Additional parking may be available near the campground for no additional charge. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. <b>You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears.</b> Learn more about <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/bears.htm">bears</a>, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bears.htm">proper food storage</a>, and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/lockers.htm">food lockers</a>.
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