Newton Creek Campground
This campground hosts 31 sites near the Shoshone River. Nearby points of interest include Mummy Cave and a memorial to firefighters who died in the 1937 Blackwater Fire. There are two trails, one leading to a natural bridge and the other leading to the Firefighters Memorial.
NOTE: Hard-sided camping only. Due to grizzly bear activity, no tents or pop-up campers allowed.
Stay limit is 16 days.
Maximum spur length is 32 feet .
Food storage is required in this campground - be prepared to store your food properly. Bear boxes available.
Reservations
This site is first come, first served.
General Information
Restrictions: Due to frequent grizzly bear activity within Newton Creek Campground and the resulting high potential for human-bear interactions, camping will be restricted to hard-sided units only (no tents or pop-up campers). The goal of this restriction is to improve public safety.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY .
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
Food storage is required. Due to grizzly bear activity, hard-sided camping units only at sites located along Newton Creek.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20/night.
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
Pets must be leashed in all campgrounds.
Contact Name: Wapiti Ranger District
Contact Phone: 307-527-6921
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.45333
Longitude: -109.75963
Directions
From Cody, travel west on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 for 37 miles to the campground. (This campground is about 16 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park)
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Hiking
Outdoor Science and Learning
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Backpacking
Day Hikes
Viewing Wildlife
Fishing - River/Stream