fishing bridge campgrounds yellowstone

• We had reception at times throughout the park and always at Fishing Bridge campground, with US Cellular
• No bear boxes only bear proof garbage cans
• We grilled nightly and cleaned grill and stored without issues
• We took food for 10 days, but could have bought some outside park when went to Mammoth and West Yellowstone

Note: Get up early and from day light to 9:30 am, and it is amazing how empty and peaceful the park can be.

Dean

Two Hands wrote:
There is no need to really stock up on propane. There is a store a short walk from the campground where you can get more, but it's a little pricy. We have stayed in Fishing Bridge several times and have never gotten over the air television stations. Most carriers now get cell reception, some don't. Some places in the park get reception, but most don't. Clean up after you grill and put it away and you will not have problem. Read the park's web site for better information. Have a great trip.

Every thing is priceie your a captive audience. I had to have a valve steam replaced on a truck tire and they charged me $21 labor plus $8.50 for the steam. Had to have one replaced in SD and it was $8.50 installed. I didn't buy propane there so don't know that price

We were at Fishing Bridge last year. No need to stock up on propane, but you'll need to make sure you have plenty of food. There is some at the Fishing Bridge store, but it's like trying to plan a meal based off what you can get at the local 7-11 and three times more expensive. And you're a couple hours away from any other stores off park.

There is no over the air T.V. DW made me buy her a sat receiver before our trip. Verizon works well from Fishing Bridge. AT&T doesn't work at all in the park.

You can grill all you want, but be sure to put it away before you go to bed. There are no bear boxes in the campground. Bears aren't a problem, but we saw a big bull buffalo walk up the main road and into the campground once.

Honestly, if you can make the switch, I'd go with Colter Bay campground in Grand Teton. Much bigger sites, closer to off park amenities, and you can still travel through Yellowstone. If you have any more questions, let me know.

Here's the official Yellowstone web site. The link given above in another post didn't work for me so don't know what it was.

Yellowstone National Park

Most national parks have small camp stores but things are more expensive than a regular grocery. I'd suggest you stock up as much as you can in a nearby town you'll pass through and then just buy milk or bread, etc. at the park store. There are also two small groceries in West Yellowstone outside the park and prices and selection are better than in the park but still not as good as a bigger town.

You didn't say what direction you'll coming from but if it would be from the south, there are two large groceries just south of the town of Jackson - Smith's on the west side of the highway and Albertson's, I believe, on the right. There's also good fuel prices at Smith's. Fill up before getting into the parks. Of course, you'll need to fill up again, too, but at least the first fill will be cheaper. Same goes for propane. Top off you tank before entering the park. You should have plenty to get you through your stay.

The campgrounds will have rules on handling your BBQ and especially coolers. You won't be able to leave them outside.

As far as Fishing Bridge RV being a parking lot with stripes....that comment makes it sound like there aren't even trees around. It's in a forest. :) I've seen worse private parks in our travels. Fishing Bridge is excellent for its purpose - seeing Yellowstone. You're going to be out siteseeing all day anyway. What difference does it make?

Here are some photos of the campground:

http://www.yellowstone.co/maps/fishingbridge.htm

http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/lodging/camping/fishing-bridge-rv-park/

I hope you don't pass up Grand Teton National Park which is right next door - to the south - of Yellowstone. They are both different in looks and things to do. The Tetons are gorgeous. Try to take a gentle float trip down the Snake River in the park. You just might see a moose or two in the water with you. We did. :) The hiking of all abilities is better in the Tetons also, rather than Yellowstone.

http://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm

For the Tetons you can stay in the park at the full hookup RV park, Colter Bay RV or there are two large (300 site) dry campgrounds with dump station and water fill. One is Colter Bay campground right next to Colter Bay RV. The other, and our favorite, is Gros Ventre campground. Neither one accepts reservations but even with our 40' motorhome we never had a problem getting a site if you pull in during the morning.

Have a great time!

I don't recall ever seeing bear boxes at Fishing Bridge RV Campground. I checked the park's web site but did not find anything. Clean your barbecue and put it back in your rv storage bin.

Fishing Bridge is a paved parking lot with paint strips to separate the camp sites. There are much nice CG's at Yellowstone, just no hook ups.

So there are bear boxes at each site in Fishing Bridge? If so, how large? Approximate dimensions? Will it fit a Weber Q?

garryearl wrote:
first time to yellowstone.

What do i need to take like extra food propane.
NO

Does over the air antenna work cell phone?
Not sure what you're asking. are talking about the tv antenna? if so, NO. Cell phone service in YNP is almost non-existent

Grilling outside are the bear a problem in the campgrounds?
not as long as you clean up and store the grill in the bear box.

you might want to call the park for the best info.

CloudDriver - your link doesn't work.

Mike

There is no need to really stock up on propane. There is a store a short walk from the campground where you can get more, but it's a little pricy. We have stayed in Fishing Bridge several times and have never gotten over the air television stations. Most carriers now get cell reception, some don't. Some places in the park get reception, but most don't. Clean up after you grill and put it away and you will not have problem. Read the park's web site for better information. Have a great trip.