Wapiti Campground

Cody, WY

4.6(103 reviews)

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About this campground

Wapiti Campground west of Cody Wyoming and 25 miles from the East entrance to Yellowstone National Park offers 41 electric and primitive (no water, electric, or sewer) hookup RV and tent camping sites in a Forest Service managed park. On the North Fork of the Shoshone River, next to the historic Wapiti Ranger Station. "Wapiti" (pronounced WA-puh-tee) is the American Indian word for "elk". Visit the nearby Wapiti Wayside to learn about grizzly bears, other wildlife, and general visitor information. The trailhead from the campground leads into the Washakie Wilderness via Elk Fork Creek. Note: this is Bear Country and special rules are in place for storing food.

What campers say

Wapiti Campground is a well-maintained, quiet Forest Service site along the Shoshone River about 25 to 27 miles between Cody and Yellowstone’s East Entrance. Sites are spacious with picnic tables, fire rings, and a mix of electric and non-electric hookups (roughly half the sites). Vault toilets and several fresh-water fill stations are available, but there’s no on-site dump station—visitors use nearby Cody facilities. Camp hosts are reported as friendly and facilities are kept clean. The river setting offers wildlife viewing (bighorn sheep, mountain goats) and peaceful evenings; be prepared for basic amenities and occasional insects.

Our summary of 103 traveler reviews.