7-Day Forecast
Tod
47°F
8 to 14 mph SW
Thu
42°F
7 mph W
Fri
38°F
1 to 6 mph W
Sat
44°F
0 to 3 mph SSE
Sun
45°F
2 mph N
Mon
46°F
1 to 6 mph SW
Tue
50°F
1 to 5 mph SW
Overview
Madison Campground—elevation 6,800 feet (2073 m)—sits about 14 miles east from the town of West Yellowstone and 16 miles north of Old Faithful. Nearby, the Gibbon and Firehole rivers join to form the Madison River. In early summer, meadows teem with wildflowers and bison. In September and October, you can often hear bugling elk. Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for this campground.
Best Seasons
Location
Elevation
6,873 ft
Directions
This campground is reached by the Grand Loop Road and is near the intersection of the road that leads to the West Entrance. It is 14 miles east of the West Entrance and 16 miles north of Old Faithful.
Weather Notes
Yellowstone's weather can vary greatly within a day and throughout the park. Snow can fall every month of the year. Summer highs reach 70–80°F (25–30°C) during the day, but nights can be cool (and it may freeze at higher elevations). During spring and fall, daytime highs range from 30–60°F (0–20°C), with overnight lows below freezing.
Nightly Fee
Rates do not include taxes or utility fees and are subject to change. Interagency Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Hiker/bicyclist Nightly Fee
This is the per-person cost for a hiker/bicyclist campsite for one night.
Group (1–19 People)
Nightly cost for a group campsite with 1–19 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Group (20–29 People)
Nightly cost for a group campsite with 20–29 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Group (30–39 People)
Nightly cost for a group campsite with 30–39 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Group (40–49 People)
Nightly cost for a group campsite with 40–49 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
Group (50–60 People)
Nightly cost for a group campsite with 50–60 people in the party. All rates subject to applicable taxes and fees.
RV Information
Up to 30 ft
Maximum RV Length
Tod
47°F
8 to 14 mph SW
Thu
42°F
7 mph W
Fri
38°F
1 to 6 mph W
Sat
44°F
0 to 3 mph SSE
Sun
45°F
2 mph N
Mon
46°F
1 to 6 mph SW
Tue
50°F
1 to 5 mph SW
No cell coverage detected at this location.
Trip Reports
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Yellowstone National Park Lodges provides reservations for in this campground. Call 307-344-7311 (307-344-5395 for TDD service) or select the "Reservations >" button to open their online reservation system.
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