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Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites

Yosemite National Park — lakeside, hiking

Location: Yosemite, CA, CA

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Staying at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites requires reservations and a horse . There are no first come, first served sites available. Bridalveil Creek is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California’s rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bridalveil-creek-horse-campsites to be notified when sites open up.

Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites offers a unique high-elevation camping experience at 7,200 feet in Yosemite National Park with access to hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives along Glacier Point Road. The campground provides essential amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, and drinking water.

Wildlife alert: Great Gray Owl, Harlequin Duck, American Dipper, Bobcat, Mule Deer, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and California Mountain Kingsnake documented in the area

Insider tips for Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites: Book reservations early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Horse camping requires bringing your own horse; non-horse camping reservations available at Bridalveil Creek Campground Located 26 miles from Yosemite Valley on Glacier Point Road offering scenic driving and photography opportunities

Skip Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites if: You need RV hookups - this campground has no hookups. You require year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. You don't have a horse - this specific campground is for horse camping.

Best time to visit Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Bridalveil Creek Campground (Glacier Point Road, Yosemite National Park, CA), Camp 4 (YOSEMITE, CA), Upper Pines Campground (Yosemite Valley, CA), Lower Pines Campground (Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites

Cell signal at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites (Yosemite, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Yosemite, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Staying at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites requires reservations and a horse . There are no first come, first served sites available. Bridalveil Creek is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California’s rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV30 ft
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Bear boxesYes — at every site
    ToiletsFlush toilets
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Flush Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - this campground has no hookups✕ You require year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only✕ You don't have a horse - this specific campground is for horse camping

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book reservations early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

    Horse camping requires bringing your own horse; non-horse camping reservations available at Bridalveil Creek Campground

    Located 26 miles from Yosemite Valley on Glacier Point Road offering scenic driving and photography opportunities

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Great Gray Owl, Harlequin Duck, American Dipper, Bobcat, Mule Deer, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and California Mountain Kingsnake documented in the area

    Location

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    Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Glacier Point Road (located off Highway 41). The campground is located 9 miles up the Glacier Point Road, and 26 miles from Yosemite Valley.

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Yosemite National Park fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Yosemite National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

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    How much does Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites cost per night?+
    Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites open?+
    Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?+
    Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?+
    Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites open, and what are check-in times?+
    Bridalveil Creek Horse Campsites is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $50 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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