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The camp at 407

1 site ¡ RV, Tent50 acres ¡ Cody, WY
50 acres with beautiful Mountain View’s In every direction. Stay at the highest point on our property. Relax and breathe Wyoming’s fresh air! Enjoy nearby Yellowstone, only an hour from our property. Drive up the South Fork RD for views of Buffalo Bill Reservoir, elk, bear, big horn sheep, or just enjoy the wild deer that frequent our land. The town of Cody, Wyoming is only 15 minutes away.
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$20
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Southfork Retreat

1 site ¡ RV5 acres ¡ Cody, WY
We have lived here over two decades. Our modest 5-acre property is home to Renée and Sean and our two dogs, two cats, and Maggie the horse. We live and work here full-time and absolutely love summers on the Southfork. We have 4 acres in hay and a huge garden. We both have workshops on the property and enjoy meeting and hosting travelers, since we spend so much time out here by ourselves. We don't yet have bathroom access set up for travelers, so we are offering only to self-contained campers and small RVs at this time. But we can provide electricity, wifi, potable water, and coffee with muffins in the morning. Learn more about this land: We are retired and require arrivals to be here before 10 PM. We can accommodate only self-contained camping vehicles up to 32ft. (This is important – larger vehicles will not be able to turn around). We provide electricity and water, but no bathrooms at this time and no dump station.  Park your small trailer/RV in our Cottonwood grove and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Southfork Valley in northwest Wyoming. We are a retired couple who want to share our stunning mountain views and rural property with travelers who share the Hipcamp values. Easy access to hiking, hunting, fishing, and biking. The elevation here is 5600ft. so even when days are warm and sunny – usually in the 80s – nights cool off into the 50s. You would be close to the house but screened by a grove of trees. We have 5 acres in a beautiful rural area.  We are a 20-minute drive from Cody, in a beautiful mountain valley. Our place is perfect for a night or two of respite from travel and tourist traffic. Sean is a retired wildlife biologist with extensive knowledge of the area. Renée is a designer/educator.
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$40
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Three Dog Ranch

1 site ¡ RV, Tent5 acres ¡ Cody, WY
We live with our three dogs, and 4 horses on five acres on the way to Yellowstone National Park. The backside of our property is adjacent to BLM with a well maintained hiking trail. There is a public access to the North Fork of the Shoshone river near by. You’ll pass Buffalo Bill Reservoir on your way to our place. Just up the road there are horse back rides or millions of acres of Forest Service lands to explore. There are two restaurants and a gas station that has some basic grocery items within five miles.
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Buffalo Jump RV Site

1 site ¡ RV3 acres ¡ Cody, WY
We are located just 50 miles from Yellowstone park! Please note, our property is not suitable for long-term rentals. In 2004 we purchased the acreage and soon discovered that it is located 1/2 mile from the Horner Buffalo Jump Archeological site. Thus our property, due to its steep terrain immediately took the name “Buffalo Jump”. With its many native trees and bushes the property became an ideal location for an artists studio, and since it had the RV site already in place, we soon had many friends and guests stopping by during the summer months. In 2020 we joined with hipcamp to make the RV site available to select campers. Far back in time the area was utilized by the first campers; Native Americans, who were here living off the land. Artifacts attest to the fact that the property and surrounding regions has been inhabited seasonally for the past ten thousand years.
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$48
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Booked 2 times

Loopy Lasso

1 site ¡ RV20 acres ¡ Cody, WY
Off the beaten path with a quick commute to the center of town, this campsite offers solitude surrounded by picturesque views. Electric hook-ups are available at 20, 30, and 50 amp plug ins. Fresh water connection is available. This is a single campsite offering privacy with only a short commute of less than 3 miles to the center of Cody. Room is available for extra parking if needed.
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$45
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Big Quiet Cowboy Camping

31 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents450 acres ¡ Powell, WY
Witness nature in all her splendor at our unique campground at the base of Heart Mountain. Big Quiet Camping provides a campsite for you to pitch your tent. You provide the tent, sleeping bag, pillow and gear; we provide a rugged cowboy camping experience including outhouse, tent shower, hammocks to stargaze by, fresh drinking water and an outdoor cooked breakfast. WARNING: You may want to stay longer!Big Quiet Camping is a real, western camping experience. Please be fully aware that you are coming to immerse yourself in true Rocky Mountain camping experience. We also offer a full day of horseback ride in the Washakie Wilderness includes a backcountry cooked lunch, it is a trip of a lifetime.  Our Location is just 3 miles east of one of Wyoming most studied geological anomalies Heart Mountain.  Big Quiet  Camping lies within the center of a 450 Organic acres of Common Ground Farms. This farm is one of the only USDA certified organic Farms in the state of Wyoming, and is also home to Rocky Mountain Organic Meats.The LandGaze across thousands acres of beautiful grassland and sagebrush and witness the natural wonders that brought many Native Americans to Heart Mountain to harness its healing energy. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a Cowboy or Native American camping experience then come to Big Quiet Camping. Enjoy the big starry skies, untamed lands and the rich cultural history of the Bighorn Basin. Your children will enjoy the Family Adventure of sleeping outside under the stars and planets of the Milky Way. And at the same learn about food and where it comes along with the effort it takes to raise food and process it.Restrooms - Our Restrooms are similar to Restrooms in the National Forest. Well ventilated Mens and Womens Outhouse.Showers - Our on demand hot water Shower is located in a 10'x 10' cedar floor Wall Tent within our camping area. Activities - They say the best part of camping is sitting around the campfire at night; Wide open skies above you, the sound of coyotes howling in the distance. That stuff is real, not just fiction made up in spaghetti westerns, and that's why we have built a communal fire pit. Come on down and bring your harmonica, ukulele, guitar, djembe, or dobro!If staying up late and burning the midnight oil around the fire isn't your thing there are numerous other activities on the ranch to partake in. We have a horseshoe pit, numerous hiking and mountain bike trails nearby, and you can also take a tour of the ranch and learn a little bit about where our nation's food really comes from.
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$50
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Walking Lazy B Ranch

1 site ¡ RV, Tent95 acres ¡ Cody, WY
Small 95 acre cattle ranch, quiet area on dead end county road yet only 8 miles from town. Relax and enjoy the views from the property, copious mountain views and look down on the Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Lots to do in the area including, world class local museum Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Yellowstone National Park, many trailheads in the Shoshone National Forest in a short drive. Only a 1/2 mile drive to thousands of acres of BLM and trials for OHVs at east end of the county road.
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$40
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361 Ranch

3 sites ¡ RVs10 acres ¡ Cody, WY
Horse ranch with arena and parking spots to share. It’s is located just far enough out of town to allows the true western relax time. Easy access and privacy. Limited access during the off season. Close to all the great sites of northern Wyoming. on site host monitors location an can provide information.Learn more about this land:Located just outside Cody Wyoming. Near Buffalo Bill reservoir with arena access to traveling equine hauler trailers. Lots of walking trails an a short 10min drive to town an 45 min drive to Yellowstone. Lots of room for trailers. Local own so can show great spots to see while in the area. Enjoy the quite evenings
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Abi H.’s Land

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Cody Wapiti, WY
Most beautiful view in the whole Wapiti valley Private road to the site following mother natural original curves so only under and equal 20feet long cars can up. Convince location just half hour driving to east gate of Park , Fishing hunting hiking horseback riding target shooting rock climbing meditating camp fire coffee on site
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The best camping near Buffalo Bill State Park guide

Overview

About

William “Buffalo Bill” Cody is one of the most famous—and colorful—figures in Wild West lore, and as a man who knew Wyoming like the back of his hand, it makes sense that he chose to settle on the prime real estate that is now Buffalo Bill State Park. Situated on the banks of the Shoshone river with sweeping views of the magnificent Absaroka range, most of the action happens on the water of the reservoir at its center. Boating and swimming are encouraged, but as far as water-centric activity, fishing is really where its at—three types of wild trout are native to the area. Yellowstone in all its glory lies only 40 miles away, making Buffalo Bill State Park an excellent appetizer on the way to the grandaddy of all national parks—or a damn good dessert on your way out.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Buffalo Bill State Park is during the summer months, from June to September, when the weather is warm and the park is fully accessible. Winter can be harsh, with heavy snowfall limiting access to certain areas, making some activities less enjoyable.

Know before you go

  • Check weather conditions before your visit, as the park's weather can change rapidly.
  • Be aware of wildlife in the area; keep a safe distance and store food securely.
  • Some areas may be closed due to seasonal changes or conservation efforts; check for updates.
  • Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for hiking and exploring the diverse terrain.
  • Facilities may vary throughout the park; plan accordingly for picnics and restroom needs.

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