Shoshone National Forest

Petrified forests are undeniably cool, and you’ll have the opportunity to see one with Frontier Creek Trail, one of two wilderness hiking options stemming directly from Double Cabin Campground. A small moderate-use campground set in a paved loop on the edge of the Washakie Wilderness, this place isn’t just excellent for hiking, but also plain ol’ Read more...

Camp along the shores of the remote Deer Creek for a chance to immerse yourself in the wilds of Shoshone National Forest. The Deer Creek Trail runs through the campground, taking you into the heart of the Washakie Wilderness and Deer Creek Falls. Campsites are shady, private, and just perfect for tents and small trailers. When you’re looking for a Read more...

Experience that one-of-a-kind unwinding that only comes with camping near flowing water at Brown Mountain Campground on the Wood River. Fishing is welcome, hiking is accessible and the ghost town of Kirwin (15 miles away) offers a unique day-tripping opportunity. No reservations, no fees, and low traffic make this limited-site campground an easygo Read more...

What do you say to awesome rock formations and one-of-a-kind lake views? Not only can you indulge in a variety of outdoor activities (like fishing, hiking, boating and picnicking) at Pinnacles Campground, you’ll be guaranteed a memorable sightseeing experience. This popular but relatively small wooded destination, which provides easy access to Bro Read more...

Mountain and forest scenery meet water recreation at small and rugged Brooks Lake Campground. With spare amenities but all the essentials, this place is the outdoor equivalent of a popular dive bar. Despite that, you’ve still gotta provide your own water and/or other beverages of choice. But with access to the Washakie Wilderness and camping right Read more...

Right on Horse Creek, with Burroughs Creek in the near distance, Horse Creek Campground opens up your fishing options like crazy. It’s also in a beautiful, accessible, open area that’s great for hiking or enjoying on-site camp activities like picnicking and campfire cooking. You’ll be provided with everything you need, including essential and trus Read more...

Remote’s got nothing to do with your TV at rustic year-round Jack Creek Campground, a quiet valley destination between Phelps Mountain and Piney Pass. Fishers, hikers and horseback riders are welcome to camp free at limited, no-reservations sites, equestrian accommodations are available, and you can water your horse at nearby Greybull River or Jac Read more...

Escape the summer heat at shady waterside Wood River Campground. This small, quiet destination is easy to get to and perfect for kicking back and relaxing, with or without a fishing rod in hand. If fishing or campground chilling isn’t your jam, you can always take advantage of area hiking or brave the rough road to the ghost town of Kirwin (18 mil Read more...

Lots of campgrounds are within a reasonable hike of waterfalls, but Falls Campground isn’t being deceptive with its name—Brooks Lake Creek Falls are seriously right there! The campsites themselves are in a heavily-treed paved loop that includes towering pines and firs. The result is a magical atmosphere in a great spot for hiking and fishing (and Read more...

If you’re talkin’ big game, you’ve got to be able to back it up. Big Game campground does that and more. Situated in a turn of the Shoshone River, it offers some really great fishing and wildlife watching. If you’re into the inland adventures, there are plenty of trails -- for anything from day hikes to more intense backpacking -- to get you going Read more...

With easy access to the Washakie Wilderness and the Shoshone River, plus equestrian accommodations, Elk Fork Campground is a no-brainer for horseback riders looking to take advantage of scenic area trails. Set in a popular location with plenty of nearby hiking and fishing options, Elk Fork retains a rustic, out-of-the-way charm and provides stunni Read more...

True outdoorsmen don’t want to let you in on their secret—when it comes to backpacking, there’s no beating Wapiti Campground. This heavily used campground less than 30 miles west of Cody, WY isn’t just home to plenty of grizzlies and other wildlife; it’s also a trailhead into the Washakie Wilderness, where you’ll finally fully understand the name Read more...

We’re itching to pitch our tents at Clearwater Campground, and you should be, too. With only one loop and a handful of sites, this place is heaven for hike-in tent folk. Did we mention the scenery? No? Well, get ready for some jaw-dropping shoreline views, because this campground is right on the sweet and sassy Shoshone. Just don’t let her distrac Read more...

You and 49 of your best friends can share this awesome spot on the Shoshone River. Beautiful shoreline and plenty of fire rings mean that dinner is only a fishing pole away. Set everything up on a picnic table or sit by the water and listen to the Shoshone rush by. No matter how many people you bring with you, everyone’s bound to have a blast at t Read more...

Set along the North Fork of the Shoshone River, Newton Creek Campground offers scenic, activity-based and historical appeal. This variety makes it a unique group getaway for however many people you can cram in your RV (due to grizzly activity, there’s no tent camping allowed). Fishing is available from the campground, direct trails lead to a natur Read more...

All about the bare and bear essentials, beautiful Eagle Creek Campground strives to keep the camping experience safe and enjoyable by providing bear boxes and restricting camping to hard-sided units (i. e. , no tents or pop-ups). It continues to be a hugely popular destination for its fantastic location on the Shoshone River (footbridge included) Read more...

While Yellowstone National Park is unarguably one of America’s finest treasures, it’s the nearby camping and backpacking that truly allow visitors to experience the pure nature of wild Wyoming. Threemile Campground in Shoshone National Forest is nothing if not wild; in fact, it’s practically guaranteed you’ll come in contact with a grizzly at some Read more...

Unplug from your screen guided daily lives and be guided by natures hand at Dead Indian Campground. Return your mindset to the days of simplicity and oneness with the earth. Experience the gifts of the lands on a hike through the nearby trail where you will pass creeks, meadows, and should you venture 20 miles you’ll be met with Dead Indian Peak. Read more...

Sometimes the nature minded need their nights sleeping under forests of pine. Look no further, for the forest you’ve been “pining" for is presently on your screen, and oh! there is so much more. A close proximity to Yellowstone, a 100 acre lake for your boating pleasure, and miles of hiking for you to keep fit with exploration, Beartooth Lake Camp Read more...

Ever dream of snoozin’ to the sounds of a waterfall? Well then come on down to Crazy Creek Campground, crazy as in crazy freakin’ awesome! Your eyeballs will thank you. When you stay here you’ve got pleasant meadows on one side and Crazy Creek on the other. Take the short . 1 mile Falls Trail to get a load of the beauty that brings natures music t Read more...

Why fight the crowds of Yellowstone when you can enjoy a truly spectacular (and much more private) camping experience less than 20 miles away? Rex Hale Campground lies about 30 minutes west of Cody and provides an absolute escape from it all. Nearby attractions include the offbeat Mummy Caveas well as the Firefighter Monument, Blackwater Trail, an Read more...

Sunlight Ranger is truly a sunlight-flooded little house on the prairie, where every kind of landscape you could ask for is just a jump away. Enjoy grassy open fields; nearby mountains covered in conifer forest; Sunlight Creek, where fly-fishers flock in July. It’s all here, and ready to be enjoyed by hikers, bikers, off-roaders, anglers and sunba Read more...

Island Lake campground has more than just a lake full of fish to offer its visitors. Take one of the many day hikes that start close by, or go explore Little Bear Creek, which runs along the edge of this site. Or, if you’re feeling a little nautical, you can take advantage of the boat ramp that’ll slip you right into Island Lake itself. Read more...

Along the “most beautiful drive in America", Beartooth Highway, you’ll find Hunter Peak Campground. Sleep under mixed conifers at 6500 feet up into the clear night sky. But wait, there’s more! Yellowstone National Park is a mere 24 miles from this camp and just waiting to be explored. The campground itself has some rad assets like the banks of Cla Read more...

Though it’s small, Lake Creek campground has big appeal. Lake Creek runs right through these sites, so there are plenty of fish to catch and other wildlife to watch. There are some great trails nearby, too, so you can see the area’s wildflowers up close. And, with only six sites this campground gives you plenty of privacy to relax and enjoy the be Read more...

In the valley of the shadow of. . . Rocky Mountain peaks, Fox Creek Campground is filled with scenic scapes that will leave you dazzled and in awe. The sites overlook Clarks Fork River and it’s harmonies can be heard throughout the campground. Warning: the peaceful sounds may lull you to sleep. Want to get out of the camp for a bit? You’re in luck Read more...

Experience the natural beauty of the Popo Agie Wilderness and Sinks Canyon State Park to the max. Sinks Canyon Campground is a great home base for scenic driving, rock climbing and hiking all over. Hikers can watch the Popo Agie River do a magic trick, vanishing into a mountain and appearing again further along. This small but popular campground i Read more...

Double creek action’s what you’ll get at Dickinson Creek Campground, a small, easily accessible destination offering both sun and shade. Dickinson and Twin Parks Creeks combined with hiking trails into the Popo Agie Wilderness (home of beautiful mountain lakes) make this a choice spot for hikers and fishers. It’s quiet, lightly-used and near India Read more...

Looking to roast some marshmallows in some marshlands? We thought so! Head on over to the picturesque Louis Lake Campground. Enjoy the vistas of the sparkling lake, pack a picnic, or head out on the water for some prime fishing. You’ll feel right at home at this quaint and peaceful lakeside gem!Read more...

You wouldn’t know it from the name, but Worthen Meadow Campground is located right on Worthen Meadow Reservoir, where the more zen of the common water activities (fishing and non-motorized boating) are welcome. The campground also has its own picnic site located right on the reservoir's edge. Easily accessible and super popular but catering to pea Read more...

A tiny wooded riverside campground for tents and small trailers, Little Popo Agie Campground is, well. . . adorable. It’s also a quiet and serene natural place to get off the grid and into some serious fishing, hiking or nature viewing. This low-traffic, limited-amenity and no-fee destination is a steal for anyone who can grab a site (thoughtfully Read more...

Mountain lakes are where it’s at, and it’s where Fiddlers Lake Campground is at, too. Located on one gorgeous body of water with trails that lead into the Popo Agie Wilderness (and therefore to more gorgeous bodies of water), Fiddlers Lake is an ideal place to bring out your inner hiking or water rec buff. While you’re at it, you can get your fill Read more...