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The best camping near Shoshone National Forest

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Shoshone adventure.

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87% (41 reviews)

Explore some of Wyoming’s wildest landscapes without the Yellowstone crowds.  

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Union Pass

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Dubois, WY
Located near the Shoshone National Forrest, our RV sites have a beautiful view of the mountains. Our grass Rv sites have Electric pedestals and Water hookups. Wifi at campsite. We are near warm springs creek and mountain lakes for fishing opportunities. Hundreds of areas to hike. This small mountain area has a restaurant/bar nearby also. Ride the hundreds of miles of ORV trails (ATV, UTV, dirtbike). Porta-Potty onsite, as well as one weekly black tank service. Tent, van, or campers welcome. We are bordering the Shoshone National Forrest with amazing views. Our sites are as close to federal land as you can get, with electric and water hook ups. We have sewer pumped once a week for anyone needing it. Each spot is on grass, and near our rental shop for UTV rentals and small general store. Gasoline sold nearby.
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Carter Mountain

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents250 acres ¡ Meeteetse, WY
Learn more about this land:Enjoy the breathtaking sunrises as the mountains turn pink, enjoy hiking and exploring, seeing cow calf pairs, wildlife including; mule deer, white tails, antelope, badgers, ground squirrels and prairie dogs, coyotes, wolves and grizzlies do show up on occasion!
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$40
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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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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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$75
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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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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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$40
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The best camping near Shoshone National Forest guide

Overview

About

Spanning over 2.5 million acres of Wyoming’s most scenic landscapes, Shoshone National Forest is a wild playground for hikers, backpackers, and climbers. The forest borders Yellowstone National Park and encompasses much of the Wind River Range and the Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains. Shoshone has 30 campgrounds scattered throughout the forest, ideal for tent-campers and small trailers or RVs. Highlights include hiking in the Wind River Range, trout fishing on the Shoshone River, climbing Wyoming’s highest point, Gannett Peak, and driving the scenic Beartooth Highway.  

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Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Most campgrounds in Shoshone National Forest are only available on a first-come, first-served basis. Just a few, including Big Game Campground and Rex Hale Campground, can be reserved six months ahead of time online. 
  2. For campgrounds along the Beartooth Highway and in Sinks Canyon, arrive early in the day or on a Thursday for the best chance of scoring a spot. These campgrounds often fill early in the day during the busy summer season.
  3. Electric, water, and sewer hookups are not available in the Shoshone National Forest campground. Private RV parks can be found in the neighboring communities of Dubois, Lander, and Cody.

When to go

Hiking season can be quite short in Shoshone National Forest. Snow may not melt out in upper elevation areas until late June, making some trails not accessible until July. Camping and hiking is usually the best in July, August, and early September. Some roads, such as the Beartooth Scenic Byway, are only open from late May through mid-October but may close at any time due to weather.    

Know before you go

  1. Most Shoshone National Forest campgrounds offer drinking water and either flush or vault toilets, but no showers.
  2. Stop by the Shoshone National Forest visitor center in Lander or the Wapiti Wayside on the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway, west of Cody, for trail maps and camping information.
  3. Shoshone National Forest is bear country. Follow all posted bear safety guidelines and never leave food or other scented items unattended. 
  4. Dogs are allowed almost everywhere in Shoshone National Forest as long as they are on leash. Dogs are not allowed in swimming areas. 

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