Wapiti Campground
Wapiti Campground is located is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 30 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 22 miles east of the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
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Site mix
| RV with electric | 21 |
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 115 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
40 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | EAST | RV electric | Back-in | 47 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 03 | EAST | RV electric | Back-in | 42 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 04 | EAST | RV electric | Back-in | 49 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 05 | EAST | RV electric | Pull-through | 90 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 06 | EAST | RV electric | Back-in | 42 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 07 | EAST | RV electric | Pull-through | 105 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 08 | EAST | RV electric | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 09 | EAST | RV electric | Back-in | 46 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | EAST | RV electric | Pull-through | 145 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 11 | EAST | RV electric | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 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 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 145 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites 02, 03, 04, 05 and 36 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers accessible single- and double-family campsites, many of which have electric hookups. Sites 1 through 21 are standard RV Electric and have both 15 amp and 30 amp electrical hookups, and sites 22 through 40 are Standard Nonelectric. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring and food storage locker. Vault toilets, drinking water 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
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Shoshone National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations for Wapiti Campground can be made at www.recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $30/Night for single unit with electricity $60/night for double units with electricity. $20/Night for single unit with no electricity $40/night for double units with no electricity. |
| Rules | Food storage is required |
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Getting there
The campground is 30 miles west of Cody, on the north side of the highway and next to the river. It is between Elk Fork Campground to the west and Big Game Campground to the east.
| Nearest town | Cody, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44.4661° N, 109.6236° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireMonk
27 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
| Outdoor gear | Best of the West ↗ | 26.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.4 mi |
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Wapiti Campground: Year-Round Camping in Jasper National Park
Worth a stop
Pahaska Tepee, west of the campground, 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 22 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.
- 13 miStagecoach Trl Fishing Access ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miElk Fork Trail ↗10.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miGrace Creek Trail ↗2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miHorse Cr Trail ↗8.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miPagoda Cr Trail ↗4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miClearwater Cr Trail ↗3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miClocktower Cr Trail ↗2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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 Shoshone National Forest.
- inShoshone National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,469,224 acres
- 6.4 miNorth Absaroka Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 346,320 acres
- 8.2 miCuster Gallatin National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,412,203 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Wapiti Ranger StationBuilding · Wapiti · 0.3 mi
- Absaroka Mountain LodgeHistoric district · Cody · 8.3 mi
- Elephant Head LodgeHistoric district · Cody · 8.9 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated among cottonwood and juniper trees, along the North Fork of the Shoshone River, at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Ancient cliffs from the Absaroka volcanic mud flow tower above the campground. 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 Wapiti Wayside is located less than a quarter-mile east of the campground and offers interpretive information on grizzly bears and other local wildlife.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wapiti Campground?
Sites at Wapiti Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations for Wapiti Campground can be made 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 Wapiti Campground?
$30/Night for single unit with electricity $60/night for double units with electricity. $20/Night for single unit with no electricity $40/night for double units with no electricity.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Wapiti Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Wapiti Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Wapiti Campground have?
40 sites, including 21 RV sites with electric and 19 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Wapiti Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Wapiti Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Wapiti Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wapiti Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Wapiti Campground?
Sites 02, 03, 04, and 05 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 40 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Wapiti 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 Wapiti Campground?
Cody, Wyoming. Pahaska Tepee, west of the campground, is home to Buffalo Bill's original hunting lodge, built in 1904.
Source: Getting there
What if Wapiti Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Elk Fork Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), Big Game Campground (1 mi), and Clearwater Campground (2.2 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby