Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $50.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- September 7 to July 3
- Sites
- 3 total · 3 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- 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
- 37.6621, -119.6189
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp is within Bridalveil Creek Campground located along the Glacier Point Road near Bridalveil Creek and surrounded by a beautiful forest of red fir and lodgepole pine. At an elevation of 7,200 feet (2,200m) the campground is located 7 miles west of Glacier Point, 9 miles east of the Wawona Road turnoff. The spectacular views from Glacier Point are nearby, and numerous hiking trails are located along the Glacier Point Road. There are no services nearby.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp free?
No. Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp charges $50.00. 3 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp?
Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp has 3 sites on record. 3 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp open?
The season on record runs September 7 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 Horse Camp?
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 Horse Camp?
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 Horse Camp?
<b>Pets:</b> Permitted; 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 and six head of stock are allowed per campsite. <b>Vehicles per site:</b> A maximum of two vehicles and two stock trailers are allowed per campsite. Additional parking may be available nearby. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. <b>You are required to follow all stock regulations. </b> Learn more about <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/stock.htm">camping in Yosemite with your horse</a>. <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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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
