Bridalveil Creek Campground - Yosemite NP, California

Address:Off Glacier Point Rd
Yosemite National Park, California
Tel: (209) 372-0200

Bridalveil Creek Campground is no doubt one of the most scenic campgrounds in all of Yosemite National Park, maybe even in the whole state of California! This campground is located at an altitude of 7,200 feet, next to the breathtaking Glacier Point vista. Views from Bridalveil Creek Campground of the Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Vernal and Nevada Falls are unmatched – be sure to take some good pictures from this vantage point! Since this campground is located approximately a 45 minute drive from the Yosemite Valley, it is much less crowded than the campgrounds that are located within the valley itself.

Hiking opportunities close to Bridalveil Creek Campground are superb, making this a great base camp for those who wish to explore this region. The trails to Sentinel Dome and to Taft Point (two miles in and out), that both start off at Glacier Point Road, offer scenery of the Yosemite Wilderness and of the Sierra Nevada mountain range that you will not ever forget. More strenuous trails include the four mile (in and out) Illilouette Falls trail and the eight mile (one way) Panorama trail.

Bridalveil Creek Campground is open from June to September, weather permitting. It offers 110 sites suitable for tents and motorhomes up to 35 feet long. Facilities include flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire grills. Reservations are not accepted. Finding an available site may be difficult so be sure to arrive early during summer holidays and weekends. The campground is located off Glacier Point Road, a few miles past Badger Pass Ski Area, south of the Yosemite Valley. While camping, please store food properly in order to prevent Yosemite's bears from wandering into the site. Don't forget your camera and your hiking shoes and have fun!