NPS•West Yellowstone, WY•21h from Austin

Yellowstone NP — Madison Campground

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

⚠️ Book via yellowstonenationalparklodges.com — NOT Recreation.gov. Different reservation system from all other NPS campgrounds.

Fee

$38/nt + tax (~$42 total)

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

May–Sep (late Sep for elk rut)

Reservations

yellowstonenationalparklodges.com (NOT Recreation.gov)

Max Length

40 ft

Highlights

▶ Geographic center of the Yellowstone figure-8 loop — Old Faithful (16 mi), Grand Prismatic Spring (6 mi), Norris Geyser Basin (14 mi)
▶ Bison and elk visible from camp at the Firehole/Gibbon River confluence; hot springs within walking distance
▶ Late September: elk rut and dramatically fewer visitors than peak summer

Planning Notes

⚠️ Book through Yellowstone National Park Lodges (yellowstonenationalparklodges.com or 307-344-7311), NOT Recreation.gov. Max 40 ft. No hookups. Bridge Bay CG (44.5399, -110.4272) is the Yellowstone Lake alternative. From Austin: ~20–22 hrs — plan a 2-night drive.

Contact: (307) 344-7311

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.