National Park Service
Near West Yellowstone, Montana: $32/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Late April through October. Book 6 months ahead via Yellowstone National Park Lodges portal.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near West Yellowstone, Montana
How much does camping at Madison Campground (Yellowstone NP) cost, and when is it open?
Madison Campground (Yellowstone NP) near West Yellowstone, Montana (National Park Service) — camping fee $32/night, season Late April through October, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Yellowstone National Park Lodges portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$32/night
Season open
Late April through October
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Yellowstone National Park Lodges portal
The insider read
Closest reservation-required Yellowstone camp to West Yellowstone entrance. Madison River + meadow has elk + bison routinely. Geyser-basin loop within 14 miles.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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