Fishing Bridge RV Park

Overview

If you’re RVing, this is the prize inside the park. Fishing Bridge RV Park is the only spot with true full hookups, and it sits right where the Yellowstone River leaves the lake—ideal for quick hops to Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, and the Lake area. It’s hard‑sided RVs only (no tents or pop‑ups) because this is prime bear country.

What You’ll Get

Every site has electric (30/50A), water, and sewer. Renovations added larger pads (many accommodating long rigs up to about 95 ft) and a mix of back‑in and pull‑through sites. Expect flush restrooms, pay showers (your stay includes two shower credits per night; extras available), coin laundry at the Camper Services building, and a dump station near the entrance that can close in cold snaps early/late season. Pads vary (gravel/paved) and aren’t all perfectly level—bring blocks.

There’s no open flame allowed here—so leave the fire pit at home. Charcoal or propane grills are fine. Generator hours are 8 a.m.–8 p.m. with a 60 dB limit. Note that electrical testing has periodically shut off power in Loop E; when that’s happening, generators are allowed during the designated hours.

Location & Nearby

You’re a short walk/drive from practical essentials: a general store with groceries and camping basics, fuel and propane, basic mechanical services, and the historic Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Museum. The setting is more about convenience than solitude—think efficient basecamp with quick access to the lake shoreline, Storm Point, and Lehardy’s Rapids.

Wildlife & Safety

This neighborhood is busy with bison and grizzlies, and the nearby valleys are some of the park’s best wildlife grounds. Follow bear‑smart rules to the letter: no attractants left outside and no bear boxes here, so everything scented lives in your RV or vehicle.

Season & Conditions

Typically open May 9–Oct 11 (for 2025; always subject to change). Elevation is around 7,800 feet, so even midsummer nights run cold—pack layers. Connectivity is limited (expect little or no cell or internet in camp). Some loops offer shade and trees; the newest pads are spacious but more open.

Best Time to Visit

• Peak summer fills fast—book early. If you can swing it, late spring and early fall bring cooler temps and lighter traffic.
• Weekdays are calmer, and dawn/dusk are your golden hours for wildlife in Hayden Valley.
• Photographers: early light over the lake and river mouth is lovely; afternoons can be bright and harsh.

Need-to-Know Rules

• Hard‑sided RVs only; no tents or soft‑sided units.
• No open flames or portable fire pits; charcoal/propane grills only.
• Strict food storage; nothing scented left outside. No bear boxes provided.
• Generators: 8 a.m.–8 p.m., ≤60 dB. Watch for Loop E power notices.
• No official stay limit here, unlike most in‑park campgrounds.

Planning Tips

• Reserve early and enter your total combined length (RV + tow/toad). A few sites handle very long rigs, but they go first.
• Pack leveling blocks and a water pressure regulator; site pads and pressure vary.
• Expect minimal connectivity—download maps and plans before you arrive.
• If you want trees and some privacy, look to older loops; for big, easy pads and wide turns, the newer loop is the play (with less shade).