Turpin Meadow Campground
The Turpin Meadow Campground is located 17-miles East of Moran Junction on the Buffalo Valley Road. It is outfitted with 14 standard campsites, 4 pull through sites, 2 double-unit vault restrooms, and 1 single-unit vault restroom. It is also equipped with corrals, hitching posts, water access, a stock tank, accessibility to bear boxes, dumpsters, and a game storage pole. There are corrals and designated places to tether stock. If camping with stock, please select a site with corrals. These sites are marked with a horseshoe symbol. Sites without stock facilities are marked with a bear paw symbol. Please use the corrals instead of setting up highlines, electric fences or pickets.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 10 |
Site guide
10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Pull-through | 66 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| TM03 | Back-in | 42 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| TM04 | Back-in | 42 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| TM09 | Back-in | 42 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| TM10 | Pull-through | 70 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| TM11 | Back-in | 40 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| TM12 | Back-in | 40 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| TM13 | Back-in | 40 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| TM14 | Back-in | 36 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| TM18 | Back-in | 38 | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Single Site: $15 per night, Cash or Check only. Additional Vehicle Fee: $7 per vehicle per night - pay on site, Cash or Check only |
| Dark sky | 0.2 miles from Teton County, a certified International Dark Sky Community |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations for this campground, all of the Bridger-Teton campgrounds are on a "First come, first served basis." |
| Fees | $15/Night for single unit $7 fee for extra 2nd vehicle, no more than 2 vehicles/ site |
| Rules | Bear food storage is required on the Buffalo Ranger District. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 43.8571° N, 110.2687° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Rent Bear Spray ↗ | 35.5 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miTurpin Meadows XC-Summer Home2.2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.1 miOld Togwotee Hwy/4 Mi Rd Tr ↗8.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.2 miTurpin Meadows XC-Willows0.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.2 miTurpin Meadows XC-Back 402.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.3 miTurpin Meadows XC-Mule Pasture2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.4 miTurpin Meadows XC-Riverside0.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miTurpin Meadow Trailhead ↗Bridger-Teton National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Teton Wilderness.
- inTeton Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 584,733 acres
- 1.4 miBridger-Teton National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,466,359 acres
- 3.3 miShoshone National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,469,224 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Turpin Meadow Campground?
Sites at Turpin Meadow Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations for this campground, all of the Bridger-Teton campgrounds are on a "First come, first served basis." Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Turpin Meadow Campground?
Single Site: $15 per night, Cash or Check only. Additional Vehicle Fee: $7 per vehicle per night - pay on site, Cash or Check only
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Turpin Meadow Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Turpin Meadow Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Turpin Meadow Campground have?
10 sites, including 10 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Turpin Meadow Campground?
Turpin Meadow Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Turpin Meadow Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Turpin Meadow Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Turpin Meadow Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Bear food storage is required on the Buffalo Ranger District.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Turpin Meadow Campground good for stargazing?
Teton County, a certified International Dark Sky Community, is 0.2 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
What if Turpin Meadow Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hatchet Campground (4.9 mi, first-come), Pacific Creek Campground (10.4 mi, first-come), and Brooks Lake Campground (15.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby