Yosemite National Park, CA
Bridalveil Creek Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground requires advance reservations—all 106 sites are booked through Recreation.gov, with no first-come, first-served availability. The campground accommodates tents, RVs, trailers, vans, and other rigs across standard, tent-only, and group sites, with 2 ADA-accessible pitches available.
Located within Yosemite National Park on Glacier Point Road at 7,200 feet elevation, Bridalveil Creek sits 26 miles from Yosemite Valley in California's Sierra Nevada. Its high-country setting makes it ideal for visitors seeking cooler temperatures and access to alpine trails and meadows away from the valley floor.
Bridalveil Creek is one of nine campgrounds within Yosemite National Park, alongside options like Tuolumne Meadows Campground and Lower Pines Campground. Book your stay through Recreation.gov well in advance—this location fills quickly during peak season.
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What campers most often want to know about Bridalveil Creek Campground.
Do I need a permit to camp at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
No permit is required to camp at Bridalveil Creek. However, you do need to make a reservation in advance—there are no first come, first served sites available.
How many campsites are at Bridalveil Creek Campground?
Bridalveil Creek has 106 total campsites, including standard sites, tent-only sites, and group sites. Two sites are ADA-accessible.
What types of camping equipment are allowed at Bridalveil Creek?
The campground accommodates tents, pickup campers, vans, caravans, RVs, trailers, pop-ups, fifth wheels, and other equipment. Check your specific site type when making a reservation, as some sites may have restrictions.
Are horse camping sites available at Bridalveil Creek?
Horse site reservations for Bridalveil Creek have moved to a separate listing on Recreation.gov called Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites, Yosemite National Park. Book through that listing if you're planning an equestrian camping trip.
How far is Bridalveil Creek from Yosemite Valley?
Bridalveil Creek Campground is located 26 miles from Yosemite Valley on Glacier Point Road.