Camping in Shoshone National Forest
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1 week ago
22 ft travel trailer
I would give a 20/10 if it were an option. One of the best places we have camped while traveling. Great location, amazing view and just the right distance from town. The hosts were AMAZING and had the best advice on what to do in Cody. Friendly, helpful and great people! It was perfect!
Our 27 ft camper fit perfect. There's a shaded, grassy area with a picnic table and space to hang out and relax. ~15 min from town so far enough to be away from the crowds, yet close enough to access all the amenities and serve as a home base for all the great things Cody has to offer. They had electric and water available if needed.
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Danika
2 weeks ago
24 ft travel trailer
We had an awesome experience at Fireside Buffalo Valley! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was ideal for what we wanted to see and do in the Teton National park. Would recommend to friends and family.
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Giane
2 weeks ago
25 ft Class C
Group trip
The place is amazing. A lot off trees an an awesome river. Bathrooms and shower clean with hot water. A good laundry. I recommend.
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Wendy
2 weeks ago
28 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Friendly staff
Plenty of shade
Close to town and museu
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Kevin
2 weeks ago
Tent
Awesome campsite, great amenities, friendly people, all around great.
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Maureen
2 weeks ago
22 ft travel trailer
We enjoyed our stay. The view was beautiful and the peaceful. I would definitely stay here again.
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Sam
3 weeks ago
Tent
Perfect for what we were looking for, but I wouldn’t typically recommend this spot for tent camping. It’s set up great for campers and especially for those with UTV’s or ATV’s. That being said we liked our stay, but we did get snow overnight in late June! Views from around every corner are incredible.
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Shannon
3 weeks ago
45 ft Class C
We loved our stay at the longhorn. From our nights at the fire with the sounds of wind river at our back to the free coffee in the morning we loved every minute of our stay. Camp ground was clean and spread out, nice laundry and shower facilities. Short drive to grand tetons for hiking and night life in town even closer. Will definitely come back next time in area.
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Leslie
3 weeks ago
15 ft travel trailer
We were only stopping for the evening as we left early next morning. Unfortunately for exploring a bit, it was raining when we got there and pretty much all night. Honestly, we were so tired from our great Cody/Yellowstone experiences that we pretty much slept. But very lovely setting! Easy to get to from town. Thank you for sharing your place!
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Erik
June 2025
Tent
Great spot, right by the river. Quiet camp with nice bathrooms and showers.
Recommend staying if you ever get the chance.
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Tammy
June 2025
19 ft travel trailer
I loved camping at The Longhorn Ranch. Everyone was so friendly and informative. The bathrooms and laundry rooms were top notch!! The river was so peaceful to sit by and read a book. It’s also within driving distance of The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone.
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Brie
June 2025
34 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Beautiful views and convenient location to town. We had a great stay!
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Tina
June 2025
32 ft travel trailer
With pets
Absolutely loved our stay on Tim's land plenty of room to roam beautiful views and the most kind and friendly folks you may ever have the chance to come by. Tim was super accommodating when we needed to book another night when we were having difficulties booking our next stop heading north. Location is up the mountain, the road is dirt but well maintained just like any other dirt road take it slow and it will be smooth. Just an hour outside of Grand Teton National park.
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Whitney
June 2025
Tent
Loved it! Beautiful views and well maintain grounds. The bathrooms were clean and private showers. Not too far from the Grand Teton National Park.
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Lili
June 2025
Tent
The Longhorn Ranch was great. My friend and I tent-camped here on our way to Yellowstone and it was the perfect midway point. Staff and other campers/RVers were kind and respectful, the site and amenities were well maintained and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again :)
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david
June 2025
48 ft travel trailer
“Tad’s” land became home to us. We were there for 11 nights and fell in love with Cody. There was so much to see and do. Tad was there with great suggestions on restaurants and must sees, and also became a dear friend.. The sunsets on the property were exceptional with the mountains being our background the entire stay. A double rainbow covered the property the night before we left, leaving us feeling like we had found a second home.
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C
June 2025
26 ft travel trailer
We had a great stay at Tim’s land. The area is gorgeous! Electric & water hook ups were all in working order. We have an electric surge protector and no electrical faults were found. The other campers were respectful and friendly. ATV rentals close by to ride the awesome forestry trails in the area. Tim responded quickly to all our questions and was always upbeat and friendly. We have booked another stay this summer.
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Amber
June 2025
Tent
Bathrooms/showers were clean, location is beautiful. I camped alone and felt safe. Would definitely stay there again.
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Jennifer
June 2025
Tent
Showers and bathroom facilities were clean. Staff was friendly, the river surrounding the campsite was definitely a good vibe. They offer horseback riding during their summer season, if we had more time we would have definitely wanted to try that out.
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Camping in 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.
Notable campgrounds
- Best for scenic views: Pinnacles Campground
- Best for water sports: Beartooth Lake Campground
- Best for solitude seekers: Double Cabin Campground
Tips for snagging a campsite
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Most Shoshone National Forest campgrounds offer drinking water and either flush or vault toilets, but no showers.
- 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.
- Shoshone National Forest is bear country. Follow all posted bear safety guidelines and never leave food or other scented items unattended.
- Dogs are allowed almost everywhere in Shoshone National Forest as long as they are on leash. Dogs are not allowed in swimming areas.
86%
42 ratings · 8 reviews
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· August 2020
Nice campground about 10 miles from the main road. The gravel road is passable by a low van or car. Not all the sites were used when I was there - no one near me (I could see two cars and a camper). It was quiet at nice. There are bear boxes for your food. No host on site. Restrooms were fairly clean (some campers weren't very clean). It's only $10 to stay there, great price and you can walk to Louis Lake down the road.
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Jane D.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2019
I did not camp here.
Charles W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2019
Be bear aware!
Sheena H.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2018
Great fly fishing area! It is not the most obvious of roads to take but it is a beautiful spot! Rangers do patrol it often as well.
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Allie C.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2018
Another beautiful campground: Popo Agie Campground within Sinks Canyon State Park. The prominent feature in the park is “The Sinks” and “The Rise”. Here a river flows through the canyon in the park and then disappears underground (the “sink”). It reappears further down the canyon (the “rise”). The distance above ground is measured as one quarter of a mile and the rushing water should only take a few minutes to cover this distance underground. However, dye tests have shown that the water takes over two hours to make the journey from the “sink” to the “rise”. Craziness.
Sara + Mike (.
9 reviews
Recommends
· November 2018
We stopped here on the way into Yellowstone. No fuss camgrounds. Nothing special either.
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Van N.
6 years on Hipcamp
December 2016
Sinks Canyon is absolutely ideal. Relatively quiet, close to world class climbing and a beautiful river as well as endless hikes. Perfect access to the Wind River Mountain Range. One of the best places in Wyoming, hands down.
Madelyn W.
8 years on Hipcamp
September 2015
Quiet little campground on the top of the Beartooth pass! Good spots, close to the road but far enough off that you won't hear it and lots of activities! You can hike around the lake or venture a bit further, take out a canoe or kayak and fish or explore some of the other nearby areas on top of the pass!
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Megan W.
9 years on Hipcamp
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