Madison Campground

"Campers describe Madison Campground as one of the best bases for exploring Yellowstone, with a very central location near the west entrance and quick access to major sights like Old Faithful, geyser basins, Norris, and Canyon. Many reviews highlight the scenic setting along the Madison River, opportunities for fly fishing, wildlife encounters (coyotes, bison, squirrels), dark skies for stargazing, and a generally quiet, safe, and well-run atmosphere. Facilities are repeatedly praised as clean and functional: heated restrooms in colder months, running water, dishwashing rooms/sinks in each loop, bear boxes at nearly every site, a dump and fill station for RVs, and an on‑site camp store with firewood and basics. The main drawbacks mentioned are the lack of showers and laundry, some sites being close together or less spacious than other Yellowstone campgrounds, occasional road noise and bathroom odor, and isolated issues with a rude camp host, registration staff, or tree hazards. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with many guests vowing to return and calling Madison their go‑to campground inside the park."