- Shoshone National Forest
The best camping in Shoshone National Forest, WY
86% (42)
Camper favorites near Shoshone National Forest
Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.
Snag sold-out campsites.
Get notified the instant a national park campsite becomes available, for free.
See the best spots in one place.
Explore 500K+ public lands, RV resorts, and private sites you won't find anywhere else.
Book with confidence.
Read millions of real reviews from campers like you—so you know what to expect.Stories from the community
J
Julie
October 2025
33 ft fifth wheel
With pets
The landowners were super nice. Got me in late.
And helped me get parked in the dark.
They offered some delicious beef for me and 3 my dogs to buy which helped keep the doggies happy. Nice and private. Great communication.
I recommend this spot !
See more
joshua
October 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
The location is beautiful. The ride up union pass is a well maintained dirt road, we got in late and had to drive it in the dark (would not recommend if you can avoid) but the road was wide enough to manage opposite direction vehicles. The spot was easy to find and get set up, the front to back leveling was a little step but side to side was good. Spot #2 still has line and neutral crossed so you'll need to use power from spot #1.
See more
E
Evan
October 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
Had a lot of fun during our stay. It is a very beautiful area and the most dog friendly camp we have been to. Our dogs were able to play off leash in the field with all the local dogs. Was able to do a UTV rental out of season with just a couple days notice before our arrival. Tim had tons of trail recommendations and was a lot of fun to talk with.
See more
Paige
September 2025
28 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had a very lovely stay at Margaret's property, the area is gorgeous and we loved being close to the horses! Our Great Dane loved it too! We didn’t get a chance to meet the host but we did meet Suzanne who also lives on site and she is wonderful! She’s a guide in Yellowstone and works in town. We definitely hope to stay here again next time we pass through Cody and hopefully for more than one night!
See more
G
Graham
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a great experience at The Longhorn! Beautiful area, with very hospitable hosts who were always willing to help, and great office hours. Highly recommend staying here :)
See moreT
Tammy
September 2025
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
Directions were easy to follow. There was about 5 miles or so of unpaved road up the mountain to the sites. The sites were all lined up, kind of close to each other. There was also the rental shop and a restaurant/bar in the same area. We didn’t try the restaurant but it was open. There was a really big field across the road that we were able to let the doggos run free, off leash.
See more
s
susan
September 2025
Tent
Cheerful, helpful staff, clean facilities in a beautiful setting. Our tent site had a private bath house with a flush toilet and shower, very nice!
See more
Claire
September 2025
24 ft Class C
Peaceful location,, lovely views and the benefit of both water and electricity hook ups. Perfect!
See more
Glenda
September 2025
20 ft travel trailer
The Longhorn is a lovely and very well-equipped RV park. The sites are not all lined up in a row and crammed in. Each one has its own breathing room. We are not normally RV Park guests, but we needed to take care of some business and this was the perfect place. The river that runs through it is a lovely river. We highly recommend this resort.
See more
H
Harriet
September 2025
24 ft Class C
With pets
Was grateful for the clear instructions on arriving at Tads land. The views were phenomenal, 350 degrees of mountains and ranch land. Was close to town but not in town. Tad put out comfortable chairs and a clean picnic table for us. Would recommend to friends.
See more
V
Valerie
September 2025
33 ft travel trailer
Lots of mature trees and beautiful area. Our site was huge. I took a 2 hour horseback ride here. Out into the Dubois badlands!
See moreL
Linda
September 2025
33 ft travel trailer
Really nice campground! Lots of trees, beautiful scenery and the bathroom/ shower houses were clean and modern..
See more
P
Philip
September 2025
40 ft travel trailer
We pulled a camper trailer from Illinois to Union Pass campground and then stayed onsite for a few days. It was wonderful! Wildlife and beautiful vistas each day. We rented a side by side to trek around in the Shoshone National Park and absolutely loved it!
See more
E
Ellen
September 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
Super convenient to town and Jersey was very friendly and accommodating.
See moreM
Mark
September 2025
Tent
The hosts were gracious when we parked in the wrong space and did not require that we move. The location was easy to find. The restrooms and showers were clean and close by. The nearby river was peaceful after a long drive. Our area was not crowded.
See more
T
Tiffany
September 2025
27 ft Class C
With pets
We stayed a couple of nights here and enjoyed it! It was easy to get to and directions to our spot were clear. It’s secluded and quiet, but also offers a small bar (dogs are allowed inside!) and general store. We will definitely be back!
See morea
austin
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful quiet spot overlooking the mountains, great place to stop on my way to Yellowstone
See more
Gary
September 2025
22 ft campervan
With pets
Easy access just outside of Cody, Wyoming. Flat spot with good water and electric just outside Tad and Janie’s home. Nice lane with no traffic for a dog walk. Cows in the field were very interested in our dog. Quiet with a beautiful view.
See more
V
Vicki
September 2025
25 ft Class C
This is truly a TOP IF THE MOUNTAIN experience. Wonderful views up and down. It was so quiet and peaceful. Nothing fancy, but perfect for a good night’s rest. If I am ever back in the area, I have plans to stay again!
See more
Sabrina
September 2025
18 ft campervan
We stayed in the Dry Site Riverfront and really enjoyed our stay. Folks in the front office were very nice. The river behind the sites was peaceful. The bathrooms were nice and clean.
See moreTop public campgrounds in the park
Stay at a public campground in Shoshone National Forest
Top-rated campgrounds
The best camping in Shoshone National Forest, WY 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
Recommends
· 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.
J
Jane D.
5 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.
A
Allie C.
7 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.
V
Van N.
7 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.
9 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!
M
Megan W.
10 years on Hipcamp