The best beach camping in Wyoming

Wyoming isn’t just mountains and wide-open plains—you’ll find over 5,000 campsites where you can pitch a tent near a beach, from sandy lakefronts to the pebbled edges of hidden reservoirs. Bring your fishing rod or saddle up for horseback riding, with wildlife-watching at dawn as elk and birds drift by. Most sites offer toilets, allow pets, and let you build a campfire, so you can settle in without hassle. If you want a spot where the water’s close and the stars are bright, Wyoming’s beach camping scene is hard to top.

Top-rated campgrounds near Wyoming

1. Colter Bay Village RV Park

115 sites · Moran, WY

Colter Bay Village stands out as a unique family-friendly destination, offering a blend of practical amenities and exciting recreational activities set against the stunning backdrop of the Teton Mountains. Nestled on the shores of Jackson Lake, this charming area provides essential services such as laundry facilities, showers, restaurants, and a grocery store, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors. Families can immerse themselves in a variety of fun activities, including hiking, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, and enjoying the beach. Additionally, guests can embark on scenic lake cruises or participate in ranger-led programs, making it an ideal spot for adventure seekers of all ages. The expansive Colter Bay RV Park is surrounded by majestic lodgepole pines and is just a short, picturesque walk from Jackson Lake. This RV Park features 112 full hookup sites, complete with sewer, water, and 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric outlets. Open from early May to early October, the Colter Bay RV Park is a popular choice among campers, so it is highly recommended to plan ahead and secure reservations early to ensure a spot in this beautiful location.

2. Yellowstone National Park

2193 sites · Wyoming

Enjoy incredible vistas, hydrothermal wonders, and diverse wildlife in America’s favorite park.

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3. Targhee National Forest

469 sites · Wyoming

You’ll want to allow yourself plenty of time to take advantage of all that Targhee National Forest has to offer. On several million acres, waterfalls cascade down volcanic cliffs, and crystal clear pools provide some of the best cutthroat trout fishing in the world. Rafters and tubers frolic in the shadows of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, and the smell of campfires makes you feel like an Oregon Trailer. Ancient rock formations sprout wildflowers, providing a scenic spot to boulder or rock climb, and Big Spring & Palisades Reservoir boasts over 70 miles of shoreline to bask in the sun after a long day of hiking. Two of the trails here access the high-altitute Alaska Basin, as well as trails in Grand Teton National Park. You’ll also be right next to the city of Idaho Falls, perfect for stocking up on the essentials before a full day of exploring grizzly bear habitats and karst limestone formations, all under the watchful eye of the snow-peaked Tetons!

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4. Bighorn National Forest

408 sites · Big Horn, Wyoming

Embrace big adventures in the Bighorn Mountains by camping in the national forest.

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5. Shoshone National Forest

544 sites · Dubois, Wyoming

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

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6. Teton National Forest

197 sites · Kelly, Wyoming

7. Keyhole State Park

245 sites · Pine Haven, Wyoming

Discover Keyhole State Park's stunning landscapes and outdoor fun.

8. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

185 sites · Wyoming

Discover the rugged beauty of Bighorn Canyon's vast landscapes.

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9. Boysen State Park

274 sites · Shoshoni, Wyoming

Discover Boysen State Park's natural splendor and outdoor adventures.

10. Curt Gowdy State Park

119 sites · Warren Afb, Wyoming

Discover Curt Gowdy State Park's diverse outdoor adventures.

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11. Bridger National Forest

251 sites · Kelly, Wyoming

You haven’t fully lived until you’ve experienced the awesomeness of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Yes that is a bold statement, but if you’re an adventurer and wilderness junkie, then you are missing out and someone had to say it! This 3.4 million acre wonderland is an extension of the Yellowstone Wilderness, which is the largest intact ecosystem in the contiguous US. Think pristine, unspoiled wilderness filled with wildlife like no other, offering every type of outdoor recreation you could imagine. We’re talking thousands of miles of clean flowing waterways, endless trails, countless peaks to bag, and abundant camping in utter paradise! You definitely need to get in on this action.

Wyoming isn’t just mountains and wide-open plains—you’ll find over 5,000 campsites where you can pitch a tent near a beach, from sandy lakefronts to the pebbled edges of hidden reservoirs. Bring your fishing rod or saddle up for horseback riding, with wildlife-watching at dawn as elk and birds drift by. Most sites offer toilets, allow pets, and let you build a campfire, so you can settle in without hassle. If you want a spot where the water’s close and the stars are bright, Wyoming’s beach camping scene is hard to top.

Top-rated campgrounds near Wyoming

1. Colter Bay Village RV Park

115 sites · Moran, WY

Colter Bay Village stands out as a unique family-friendly destination, offering a blend of practical amenities and exciting recreational activities set against the stunning backdrop of the Teton Mountains. Nestled on the shores of Jackson Lake, this charming area provides essential services such as laundry facilities, showers, restaurants, and a grocery store, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors. Families can immerse themselves in a variety of fun activities, including hiking, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, and enjoying the beach. Additionally, guests can embark on scenic lake cruises or participate in ranger-led programs, making it an ideal spot for adventure seekers of all ages. The expansive Colter Bay RV Park is surrounded by majestic lodgepole pines and is just a short, picturesque walk from Jackson Lake. This RV Park features 112 full hookup sites, complete with sewer, water, and 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric outlets. Open from early May to early October, the Colter Bay RV Park is a popular choice among campers, so it is highly recommended to plan ahead and secure reservations early to ensure a spot in this beautiful location.

2. Yellowstone National Park

2193 sites · Wyoming

Enjoy incredible vistas, hydrothermal wonders, and diverse wildlife in America’s favorite park.

Electrical hookup

3. Targhee National Forest

469 sites · Wyoming

You’ll want to allow yourself plenty of time to take advantage of all that Targhee National Forest has to offer. On several million acres, waterfalls cascade down volcanic cliffs, and crystal clear pools provide some of the best cutthroat trout fishing in the world. Rafters and tubers frolic in the shadows of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, and the smell of campfires makes you feel like an Oregon Trailer. Ancient rock formations sprout wildflowers, providing a scenic spot to boulder or rock climb, and Big Spring & Palisades Reservoir boasts over 70 miles of shoreline to bask in the sun after a long day of hiking. Two of the trails here access the high-altitute Alaska Basin, as well as trails in Grand Teton National Park. You’ll also be right next to the city of Idaho Falls, perfect for stocking up on the essentials before a full day of exploring grizzly bear habitats and karst limestone formations, all under the watchful eye of the snow-peaked Tetons!

Electrical hookup

4. Bighorn National Forest

408 sites · Big Horn, Wyoming

Embrace big adventures in the Bighorn Mountains by camping in the national forest.

Electrical hookup

5. Shoshone National Forest

544 sites · Dubois, Wyoming

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

Electrical hookup

6. Teton National Forest

197 sites · Kelly, Wyoming

7. Keyhole State Park

245 sites · Pine Haven, Wyoming

Discover Keyhole State Park's stunning landscapes and outdoor fun.

8. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

185 sites · Wyoming

Discover the rugged beauty of Bighorn Canyon's vast landscapes.

Electrical hookup

9. Boysen State Park

274 sites · Shoshoni, Wyoming

Discover Boysen State Park's natural splendor and outdoor adventures.

10. Curt Gowdy State Park

119 sites · Warren Afb, Wyoming

Discover Curt Gowdy State Park's diverse outdoor adventures.

Electrical hookup

11. Bridger National Forest

251 sites · Kelly, Wyoming

You haven’t fully lived until you’ve experienced the awesomeness of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Yes that is a bold statement, but if you’re an adventurer and wilderness junkie, then you are missing out and someone had to say it! This 3.4 million acre wonderland is an extension of the Yellowstone Wilderness, which is the largest intact ecosystem in the contiguous US. Think pristine, unspoiled wilderness filled with wildlife like no other, offering every type of outdoor recreation you could imagine. We’re talking thousands of miles of clean flowing waterways, endless trails, countless peaks to bag, and abundant camping in utter paradise! You definitely need to get in on this action.

Public campgrounds in Wyoming

Tower Fall Campground

Tower Fall Campground

31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Yellowstone National Park

Teton Canyon Campground

Teton Canyon Campground

12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Targhee National Forest

Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground

Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground

26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Sinks Canyon Campground

Sinks Canyon Campground

14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shoshone National Forest

Station Creek Campground

Station Creek Campground

16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Teton National Forest

South Fork Campground

South Fork Campground

13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bighorn National Forest

West Tensleep Lake Campground

West Tensleep Lake Campground

10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bighorn National Forest

Crazy Creek Campground

Crazy Creek Campground

16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shoshone National Forest

Double Cabin Campground

Double Cabin Campground

14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shoshone National Forest

Louis Lake Campground

Louis Lake Campground

9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shoshone National Forest

I had the entire campground to myself in April 2017

Cottonwood Campground

31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Keyhole State Park

Lone bison at sunset.

Indian Creek Campground

70 sites · Tents, RVs · in Yellowstone National Park

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Targhee National Forest

Bighorn National Forest

Bighorn National Forest

Big Horn, Wyoming

Shoshone National Forest

Shoshone National Forest

Dubois, Wyoming

Teton National Forest

Teton National Forest

Keyhole State Park

Keyhole State Park

Pine Haven, Wyoming

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Boysen State Park

Boysen State Park

Shoshoni, Wyoming

Curt Gowdy State Park

Curt Gowdy State Park

Warren Afb, Wyoming

Bridger National Forest

Bridger National Forest

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Colter Bay Village RV Park

115 sites · Moran, WY

Colter Bay Village stands out as a unique family-friendly destination, offering a blend of practical amenities and exciting recreational activities set against the stunning backdrop of the Teton Mountains. Nestled on the shores of Jackson Lake, this charming area provides essential services such as laundry facilities, showers, restaurants, and a grocery store, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors. Families can immerse themselves in a variety of fun activities, including hiking, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, and enjoying the beach. Additionally, guests can embark on scenic lake cruises or participate in ranger-led programs, making it an ideal spot for adventure seekers of all ages. The expansive Colter Bay RV Park is surrounded by majestic lodgepole pines and is just a short, picturesque walk from Jackson Lake. This RV Park features 112 full hookup sites, complete with sewer, water, and 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric outlets. Open from early May to early October, the Colter Bay RV Park is a popular choice among campers, so it is highly recommended to plan ahead and secure reservations early to ensure a spot in this beautiful location.

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