Bridalveil Creek Campground
110
Total Campsites
Campground
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Reservable Sites
Mostly first-come
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Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About Bridalveil Creek Campground
Overview Bridalveil Creek Campground 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 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. 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.
- 110 total campsites listed.
- Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
- Most common site type: unknown (110).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Bridalveil Creek Campground special
Bridalveil Creek Campground sits at a lofty 7,200 feet along Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park, offering a high-country camping experience that feels worlds apart from the Valley floor below. The air is cooler, the forest is thick with red fir and lodgepole pine, and the pace is noticeably slower — a welcome retreat for campers who want Yosemite's grandeur without the Valley's intensity. The campground features 110 sites arranged in a series of loops, with generous spacing that gives each site a real sense of privacy. This is one of the larger Yosemite campgrounds, yet it rarely feels crowded, partly because its higher elevation and seasonal access keep it off the radar of casual visitors. Sites are first-come, first-served, adding an element of spontaneity that reservation-only campgrounds cannot offer. The big draw here is the proximity to Glacier Point, one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in all of the national parks. From the overlook, the entire Yosemite Valley unfolds below, with Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and the High Sierra stretched across the horizon. The hike down to the Valley via the Four Mile Trail or Panorama Trail is a classic Yosemite adventure. The campground typically opens in July and closes by early September, depending on snowpack. Nights are chilly even in midsummer, so bring warm layers and an insulated sleeping bag. The short season and first-come availability mean arriving early on a weekday gives you the best shot at snagging a site.
Campsite Inventory
110 sites to choose from
Unknown
0
Reservable
0
Accessible
Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
ACCESSIBLE SITES
Accessible Sites
Campfire Allowed
Yes
Site capacity
Single
Check-in time
12:00 PM
Check-out time
12:00 PM
Double Driveway
Yes
Driveway entry
Back-in, Parallel, Pull-through
Driveway Grade
Slight
Driveway length (ft)
35, 40
Driveway surface
Gravel
Fire Pit
Yes
Food Locker
Yes
Max Num of Horses
6
Max guests
30, 6
Max vehicle length (ft)
15, 17, 18, 20
Minimum guests
13
Pets allowed
Yes
Shade
Yes
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Phone
(209)375-9535
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.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Bridalveil Creek Campground.
How do reservations work for Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Reservation availability for Bridalveil Creek Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Bridalveil Creek Campground currently lists Unknown (110).
Where is Bridalveil Creek Campground located?
Bridalveil Creek Campground is in California near Yosemite National Park . Coordinates: 37.6622, -119.6197.
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