Camping and Cabins
Campgrounds
Shoshone National Forest provides a many campgrounds for you to choose from on your next visit. Click on the link to each site for details.
Forest visitors are encouraged to call for current conditions.
- For campgrounds on the Clarks Fork, Greybull, and Wapiti Ranger Districts, call the Cody office at 307.527.6921.
- For campgrounds on the Washakie Ranger District, call the Lander office at 307.332.5460.
- For campgrounds on the Wind River Ranger District, call the Dubois office at 307.455.2466.
Note: All open and close dates are approximate. Campground opening and closing dates are weather dependent and can vary by a couple days to a couple weeks. Visitors should call the nearest ranger district office for up-to-date information.
Campgrounds at a Glance
Clarks Fork Ranger District | (307) 527-6921 |
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Beartooth Lake Campground Elevation 9,000 feet |
Open July 1 - September 15, 2010 Fee: $15 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Heavy 21 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Fire ring and picnic table at each site Water: Available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Crazy Creek Campground Elevation 6,900 feet Restriction: Due to recent grizzly bear activity, this campground is limited to hard-sided campers only. No tents or pop-up campers allowed. Be prepared to store food properly |
Open May 22 - September 15, 2010 $10 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Moderate 16 sites, maximum spur 28 feet Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Dead Indian Campground Elevation 6,000 feet |
One loop is open year-round $10 fee beginning in May, ending in September 2010 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Moderate 10 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible Minimal cell service |
Fox Creek Campground Elevation 7,100 feet |
In 2010, the Fox Creek Campground is available only to personnel working on the Beartooth Highway reconstruction. It may open to the public later in the season. |
Hunter Peak Campground Elevation 9,600 feet |
Open mid May - November 2010 $15 fee (ends when water is shut off) 16-day stay limit Reservation: Yes (Available at recreation.gov) Usage: Moderate 10 sites, maximum spur 28 feet Fire rings, picnic tables, bear boxes and garbage collection available Water: Available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Island Lake Campground Elevation 9,600 feet |
Closed for the 2010 season due to reconstruction |
Lake Creek Campground Elevation 6,400 feet |
Open June - September 2010 $10 fee (ends when water is shut off) 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Light 6 sites, maximum spur 22 feet Boat launch available Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Lily Lake Campground Elevation 6,900 feet |
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Little Sunlight Campground Elevation 6,900 feet |
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Greybull Ranger District |
(307) 527-6921 |
Brown Mountain Campground Elevation 5,900 feet Notes: Campground is undergoing rehab in 2010 to lengthen spurs to accommodate larger vehicles, but will be open during the rehab work. |
Open June - Labor Day weekend 2010 $10 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation: Yes (available at recreation.gov) Usage:Light - Moderate 16 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Garbage, pit toilets available Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Jack Creek Campground Elevation 6,000 feet |
Open May 28 - Labor Day weekend, 2010 $10 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage:Light 20 sites, maximum spur 40 feet Food storage, garbage collection, pit toilets available Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Wood River Campground Elevation 7,300 feet Notes: In 2010, this campground is undergoing rehab to lengthen spurs to accommodate longer RVs. The campground will be open during the rehab work. |
Open mid July - October 1, 2010 No fee - donations accepted 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Moderate 5 sites, maximum spur 16 feet Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Wapiti Ranger District |
(307) 527-6921 |
Big Game Campground Elevation 5,900 feet |
Open June - Labor Day weekend 2010 $10 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation: Yes (available at recreation.gov) Usage:Light - Moderate 16 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Clearwater Campground Elevation 6,000 feet Camp sites at Clearwater are walk-in sites. Parking is available at each site, but RV use is discouraged. |
Open May 28 - Labor Day weekend 2010 $10 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage:Light 20 sites, maximum spur 40 feet Food storage, garbage collection, pit toilets available Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Deer Creek Campground Elevation 6,400 feet |
Open year-round No fee - donations accepted 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage:Light 6 sites, maximum spur 16 feet Picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes, garbage collection, pit toilets available Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible Minimal cell service |
Eagle Creek Campground Elevation 6,500 feet Notes: Hard sided camping only. No tents or pop-up campers allowed. |
Open May - Labor Day weekend, 2010 $15 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage: Heavy 20 sites, maximum spur 22 feet Bear boxes available Water: Available handicapped accessible No cell service |
Elk Fork Campground Elevation 6,000 feet |
Open year-round $10 fee beginning in May when services begin - fee ends in the end of September 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage: Moderate - Heavy 13 sites, maximum spur 22 feet Bear boxes, fire ring, and picnic table at all sites, 2 vault toilets available Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Newton Creek Campground Elevation 6,300 feet Notes: Hard-side camping only at sites located along Newton creek from May to Mid-June. |
Open May - end of October 2010 $15 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage: Heavy 31 sites, maximum spur 22 feet Water: Available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Rex Hale Campground Elevation 6,100 feet |
Open May 28 - Labor Day weekend 2010 $15 fee without electricity/ $20 fee for electricity 16-day stay limit Reservation:Yes (available at recreation.gov) Usage: Moderate 30 sites, maximum spur 40 feet Food storage, garbage collection, vault toilets available Water: Available handicapped accessible No cell service |
Three Mile Campground Elevation 6,700 feet |
Open May 28 - Labor Day weekend, 2010 $15 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage: Moderate 21 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Food storage, garbage collection, vault toilets available Water: Available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Wapiti Campground Elevation 6,000 feet |
Open May 28 - Labor Day weekend 2010 $15 fee without electricity/ $20 fee for electricity 16-day stay limit Reservation:Yes (available at recreation.gov) Usage: Heavy 41 sites, maximum spur 50 feet Picnic tables, fire rings, food storage, garbage collection, horse corrals, and vault toilets available Water: Available handicapped accessible No cell service |
Washakie Ranger District |
(307) 332-5460 |
Dickinson Creek Campground Elevation 9,400 feet Notes: Tribal lands are private- please be respectful of the private land boundaries and do not trespass. Tribal fishing license required to cross the Wind River Reservation access road. |
Open July 1 - September 2010 No fee 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Moderate 15 sites, maximum spur 20 feet Picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilet available Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Fiddlers Lake Campground Elevation 9,400 feet |
Open July 1 - September 2010 $15 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage: Moderate 20 sites, maximum spur 40 feet Grills, fire rings, bear boxes, and vault toilet available Water: Available handicapped accessible bathroom No cell service |
Little Popo Agie Campground Elevation 8,800 feet |
Open July 1 - September,, 2010 No fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage: Moderate 4 sites, maximum spur 16 feet Vault toilet available Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Louis Lake Campground Elevation 8,600 feet |
Open July 1 - September 2010 $10 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage: Heavy 9 sites, maximum spur 24 feet Picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes, and boat ramp with double vault toilet available Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible No cell service |
Sinks Canyon Campground Elevation 6,850 feet |
Open May 1 - October 2010 $15 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage: Heavy 14 sites, maximum spur 20 feet Picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes available Water: Available handicapped accessible Minimal cell service |
Worthen Meadows Campground Elevation 8,800 feet |
Open July 1 - September 2010 $15 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation:No Usage: Heavy 28 sites, maximum spur 24 feet Bear boxes, and boat ramp with double vault toilet available Water: Available Not handicapped accessible Minimal cell service |
Wind River Ranger District |
(307) 455-2466 |
Brooks Lake Campground Elevation 9,200 feet |
Open July - September 7, 2010 $10 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Heavy 13 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Water: Not available Not handicapped accessible |
Double Cabin Campground Elevation 9,300 feet |
Open May - September 7, 2010 $15 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Moderate 14 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Water: Available Not handicapped accessible |
Falls Campground Elevation 8,000 feet |
Open May - end of September 2010 (depending on the weather) $15 fee without electricity, $20 fee with electricity 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Moderate 54 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes, garbage collection available Water: Available handicapped accessible No cell service |
Green Creek Campground |
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Horse Creek Campground Elevation 7,500 feet |
Open May 28 - September 7, 2010 $15 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Moderate 9 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes, garbage collection available Water: Available Not handicapped accessible |
Pinnacles Campground Elevation 9,200 feet |
Open July - September 7, 2010 $15 fee 16-day stay limit Reservation: No Usage: Heavy 21 sites, maximum spur 32 feet Picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes, garbage collection available Water: Available Not handicapped accessible |