Wapiti Campground

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203A YELLOWSTONE AVE
CODY, WY 82414

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Camp site features

Across 40 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 21 of 40 sites
Pets allowed: all 40 sites
ADA accessible: all 40 sites
Longest RV: 145 ft
Largest party: 16 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: RV, Trailer

Directions

From Cody, Wyo., follow Sheridan Avenue west through Cody until the road leaves town and becomes the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14/16/20). 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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Vince G

Loop:West

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Reviewed a year ago

Great campground, big trees offered some shade, spots were spread out enough to provide some privacy. Could use coat hooks in the outhouses, which could stand to have been cleaned a little more often.

Michael C

Loop:East

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Reviewed a year ago

The man who worked for forest service and checked on campgrounds was great. Had a problem with our young dog and he was there to help. Saw him daily , friendly, and easy to talk to. I wish we got his name. Letting you know he is doing a great job. Thanks to him we had a great stay.

Andrew m

Loop:East

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Reviewed a year ago

We just finished a 3 week road trip, stopping at Wapiti campground for 5 days. Our site was very private with views and a trail to the river. The campground host, Candy, was the best host we had for the entirety of the trip. The campground was quiet. The bathrooms were cleaner than other campground we stayed at.

Daniel C

Loop:East

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Reviewed a year ago

3rd Time I've stayed here, well maintained, quiet, can watch the goats running around in the mountains to the north, great fishing access, close to Cody and the Park. $20 a night with electric! You can't beat it.

Marie C

Loop:East

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Reviewed a year ago

Great camping ground

oral c

Loop:East

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Reviewed a year ago

great

Availability

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