Sitting at the junction of the Madison and Gibbon Rivers, Madison Campground offers one of the most central locations in Yellowstone, roughly equidistant from Old Faithful, the Norris Geyser Basin, and the West Entrance. Sites offer flush toilets and potable water, no hookups, and the surrounding meadows are genuinely excellent for wildlife viewing, with elk and bison frequently visible right around camp, especially at dawn and dusk. Given its central position and popularity, reservations for peak summer season fill up months in advance — this is one of the harder Yellowstone campgrounds to book on short notice.