U.S. Forest Service · Shoshone National Forest · Cody, WY

Threemile Campground

Threemile Campground is located just three miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, and 50 miles from the full service gateway community of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. The area is an ideal destination for a family getaway, with many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Hard-sided camp trailers and RVs are required.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov21 sites75 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Threemile Campground Campsite 5 with picnic table, bear box, fire ring. Trees in backgroundParking Area #2Threemile Campground Entrance with sign and mountain in backgroundThreemile Campground Campsite 9 Entrance with grassy area, trees, and picnic table
Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Monk · 43 mi away · 41 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

RV, no hookups21
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

21 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001East AreaBack-in44GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
002East AreaPull-through70GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
016East AreaBack-in44GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2
017East AreaBack-in50GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2Standard
018East AreaBack-in35GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2Standard
019East AreaBack-in50GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2Standard
020East AreaBack-in60GravelRiverfront16 / 4Standard
021East AreaBack-in60GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2Standard
003West AreaPull-through65GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
004West AreaPull-through75GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2Standard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length75 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground offers family campsites for hard-sided camp trailers and RVs. Some sites overlook the river. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring and food storage locker. Vault toilets, hand-pumped drinking water (two spigots, one spigot is accessibiliy compliant) and trash collection are provided. Campers may gather firewood in the area.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestShoshone National Forest
BookingReserve a site at Threemile Campground at www.recreation.gov.
Fees$20/Night for single unit $40/night for double units
RulesFood Storage is Required. Due to grizzly bear activity, hard-sided camping only (no tents or pop-up campers). The goal of this restriction is to improve public safety.

Shoshone National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Threemile Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.20 inches of precipitation, 27.1 inches of snowFebruary: 1.87 inches of precipitation, 31.4 inches of snowMarch: 2.49 inches of precipitation, 26.5 inches of snowApril: 2.40 inches of precipitation, 20.8 inches of snowMay: 2.65 inches of precipitation, 3.9 inches of snowJune: 2.72 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 1.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.92 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowOctober: 2.49 inches of precipitation, 10.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.08 inches of precipitation, 26.9 inches of snowDecember: 2.66 inches of precipitation, 32.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 19.6°F averageFebruary: 21.1°F averageMarch: 28.5°F averageApril: 34.8°F averageMay: 44.9°F averageJune: 52.7°F averageJuly: 60.7°F averageAugust: 59.2°F averageSeptember: 50.6°F averageOctober: 38.6°F averageNovember: 27.0°F averageDecember: 18.7°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Pahaska, 1 mile from the campground at 6,692 feet, station USC00487031 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 27 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 181 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

The campground is located almost 49 miles west of Cody, on the south side of U.S. Highway 14/16/20, next to the Shoshone River.

Nearest townCody, Wyoming
Coordinates44.4961° N, 109.9511° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Monk

    43 mi from the campground · 41 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗31.1 mi
Outdoor gearYellowstone Adventure Sporting Goods ↗31.3 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Custer Gallatin National Forest begins about 0.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

Natural features

The campground is situated along the North Fork of the Shoshone River and has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. A forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,700 feet. A wide variety of wildlife lives in the area. Visitors often glimpse grizzly bears, deer, elk, bison, moose, fox, coyotes and bald eagles.

Recreation

Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. The North Fork of the Shoshone River is a popular fly-fishing location for rainbow and Yellowstone cutthroat trout. The nearby Pahaska Trail provides access into the North Absaroka Wilderness Area.

Nearby

Pahaska Tepee is just a mile west of the campground. This historic site is home to Buffalo Bill's original hunting lodge, built in 1904. Tours are offered daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Pahaska also offers guided horseback rides, a gift shop, restaurant and lodging. Yellowstone National Park's east entrance is three miles from the campground via the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features. The small, historic city of Cody offers a variety of dining, lodging and shopping options. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center offers extensive displays of Greater Yellowstone natural history, Plains Indians artifacts, western art, firearms, Buffalo Bill memorabilia and a wild sheep exhibit.

Guidebooks for Wyoming

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Threemile Campground?

Sites at Threemile Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reserve a site at Threemile Campground at www.recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Threemile Campground?

$20/Night for single unit $40/night for double units

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Threemile Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Threemile Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Threemile Campground have?

21 sites, including 21 RV sites without hookups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Threemile Campground?

The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Threemile Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Threemile Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Threemile Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Food Storage is Required.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Threemile Campground?

Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Threemile Campground?

Cody, Wyoming. Pahaska Tepee is just a mile west of the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Threemile Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Eagle Creek Campground (3.5 mi, first-come), Newton Creek Campground (9.9 mi, first-come), and Rex Hale (11.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby