Best Camping near Cody, WY

Camp in the place that Buffalo Bill called home near Cody, WY. The small Wyoming city is the perfect place to stock up on supplies and plan a camping trip. Some of the best camping in the state is at Yellowstone National Park where you can watch buffalo, wolves, bears, elk, and deer. Campgrounds near Old Trail Town give visitors a glimpse of life in the 1800s. The frontier town comes complete with a saloon and log cabins. RV campsites are a great place to spend the night before driving along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway. Pitch a tent or stay in a cozy cabin to rest up for your next adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Cody, WY (80)

    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park

    1. North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park

    33 Reviews
    125 Photos
    237 Saves
    Wapiti, Wyoming

    North Fork Campground has 62 campsites and a reservable group camp area. North Fork boasts a playground, shower facility with flush toilets, a large riparian area, abundant wildlife and a large irrigated turf area to recreate in. North Fork generally has less visitor traffic and is better suited for shore fishing and visitors who want to relax with a little more solitude.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody KOA

    2. Cody KOA

    18 Reviews
    31 Photos
    62 Saves
    Cody, Wyoming
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Absaroka Bay RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Absaroka Bay RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Absaroka Bay RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Absaroka Bay RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Absaroka Bay RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Absaroka Bay RV Park

    3. Absaroka Bay RV Park

    18 Reviews
    22 Photos
    24 Saves
    Cody, Wyoming

    Big rig park with 81 pull through and 17 back in sites. All full hookups with 20/30/50 amp service. Pet friendly and in the city limits but on the edge of town so the best location for access to Cody and quiet.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $50 - $70 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
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    Camper-submitted photo from Parkway RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkway RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkway RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkway RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkway RV Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkway RV Campground

    5. Parkway RV Campground

    6 Reviews
    10 Photos
    15 Saves
    Cody, Wyoming
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Wapiti Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wapiti Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wapiti Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wapiti Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wapiti Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Wapiti Campground

    6. Wapiti Campground

    14 Reviews
    20 Photos
    24 Saves
    Wapiti, Wyoming

    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

    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.

    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.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Bluff RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Bluff RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Bluff RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Bluff RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Bluff RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Bluff RV Park

    7. Buffalo Bluff RV Park

    4 Reviews
    12 Photos
    6 Saves
    Cody, Wyoming

    We are your Big Rig Campground in Cody, Wyoming! Buffalo Bluff RV Park is the perfect home base for your Yellowstone National Park visit. Buffalo Bluff RV Park is located just 50 miles from the east entrance to Yellowstone. Our campground is located a quick 5 minute drive from downtown Cody and successfully opened in May 2021, making us the newest RV park in Cody, Wyoming.

    Situated on a bluff overlooking Cody, we offer huge pull-thru sites, free WiFi, full hook-ups, 50 amp power, online bookings, new shower suites, friendly western hospitality and clean grounds. Welcome to Buffalo Bluff RV Park!

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $60 - $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Shore Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Shore Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Shore Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Shore Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Shore Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Shore Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park

    8. Lake Shore Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park

    5 Reviews
    37 Photos
    51 Saves
    Wapiti, Wyoming

    All campsites are reservable only. Call the Call Center at 1-877-996-7275 to make a reservation. Lake Shore open year-round. Lake Shore Bay Campground has 36 sites, an active day use area and a highly used boat ramp. Lake Shore generally has more visitor traffic. There is very little irrigated turf at Lake Shore but it does have a bubbler system for watering trees. There is no playground and is better suited for campers who are planning on boating or campers spending part of the day in town or touring the area. Daily use fees and camping fees are charged separately. Visitors staying overnight are required to pay both fees. Camping fees do not include daily use fees. Annual camping permits do not cover daily use fees. Located about 40 miles from Yellowstone National Park's east entrance and 9 miles from Cody, Wyoming, the Park is in an excellent location to explore the area's rich history, sightseeing and wildlife. Mountains dominate the scenery at Buffalo Bill State Park. Shoshone Canyon, where the dam is located, is framed by Rattlesnake Mountain to the north and Cedar Mountain (also known as Spirit Mountain) to the south. Farther west, along the north shoreline, lies Logan Mountain. The north and south forks of the Shoshone River are divided by Sheep Mountain, while prominent on the southern skyline is Carter Mountain. All are part of the Rocky Mountain Absaroka (Ab-ka) Range. Elevations vary from approximately 5,400 feet in the state park to more than 12,000 feet in the Absarokas. Additional Vehicle Permits are not available online and must be purchased in person at a park or selling agent. Proof of original purchase and vehicle registration are required.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $17 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cody Trout Ranch Camp - RV, Tipi, and Sheep Wagon Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody Trout Ranch Camp - RV, Tipi, and Sheep Wagon Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody Trout Ranch Camp - RV, Tipi, and Sheep Wagon Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody Trout Ranch Camp - RV, Tipi, and Sheep Wagon Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody Trout Ranch Camp - RV, Tipi, and Sheep Wagon Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody Trout Ranch Camp - RV, Tipi, and Sheep Wagon Camping

    9. Cody Trout Ranch Camp - RV, Tipi, and Sheep Wagon Camping

    4 Reviews
    20 Photos
    30 Saves
    Cody, Wyoming

    UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AS OF JUNE 2021!!!

    Located just five miles from Cody the Cody Trout Ranch Camp offers a truly unique vacation experience. Rent one of our 39 RV sites, spacious 20′ diameter tipis (8 that sleep 4-5) or sheep herder wagons (2 that sleep 2) on the picturesque Shoshone river or a tipi (2 that sleep 4-5) near our stocked trout pond. We offer picnic tables, two community campfire pits, clean laundry facilities, and clean bath/shower facilities. We are the perfect home base for exploring the historic town of Cody and we are only an hour away from the east entrance to the famed Yellowstone National Park. You’ll love sitting and relaxing by a nice fire underneath the beautiful starry sky and being lulled to sleep by the sound of the running river.

    If you’re the adventuresome type, you can catch your own dinner. Our Tipi and Sheep Wagon camping guests may try their hand at fishing the river, on their own or with a guide and with a Wyoming fishing license. All of our guests may fish without a license in our stocked fishing pond! If you choose to keep your trout from the pond, guests must pay for the trout they keep, they start at $5 per fish. All equipment is provided for pond fishing, but if tipi guests want to fish the river, they will need their own gear. We are open from April through mid-October (depending on the weather). We are pet friendly. Whether you’re here for a few days or a few weeks, we’ll make your stay a memorable one.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $46 - $135 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Rex Hale Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Rex Hale Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Rex Hale Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Rex Hale Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Rex Hale Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Rex Hale Campground

    10. Rex Hale Campground

    14 Reviews
    49 Photos
    105 Saves
    Wapiti, Wyoming

    Overview

    Rex Hale Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 36 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is just over 16 miles east of Yellowstone National Park's east entrance. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and viewing local wildlife. The campground is named after Rex Hale, one of 15 firefighters who died in the 1937 Blackwater Fire, which burned more than 1,700 acres of Forest Service lands within the Shoshone National Forest.

    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. A firefighter memorial is located along the highway, just over a mile west of the campground. Forest Service Trail 758 leads to two additional memorials, which mark the locations where other firefighters lost their lives in the Blackwater Fire. Mummy Cave is less than a mile from the campground. This historical site was discovered in 1957 and found to have been occupied for a period of over 9,000 years. Many artifacts, including a mummified ancient inhabitant, were excavated from the large alcove, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated near the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River and offers views of spectacular red cliffs, where bighorn sheep may be seen early in the season. A wide variety of wildlife lives in the surrounding 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 18 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.

    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $30 / night

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351 Reviews of 80 Cody Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo from Deaver Reservoir
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Deaver Reservoir

    Very pretty and isolated spot for Campervan

    This is a very clean and well maintained spot. Ideal for a campervan or truck camper. Good covered picnic tables and nice pit toilets Also, the reservoir was quite a pretty spot

  • Fred S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Game Campground
    Oct. 21, 2024

    Big Game Campground

    Great place!

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  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Cody BLM Dispersed

    Two Nights in an amazing spot

    We found this spot to stay overnight before visiting Cody and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. We got a great spot with amazing views of the sunset. The road is rough in just a couple of spots, but we saw vans and a large Class C make it up here no problem. It was very quiet at night. There is a highway to the north, but the hills block most of the noise. Verizon cell reception was poor but did work. Starlink had super fast speeds. Sites were clean and definitely worth a look.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Cody BLM Dispersed

    360 Views

    Fantastic spot. Well maintained road. Clean. Beautiful vistas, Elk, etc. A bit windy, but no complaints here. Very minor road noise during the day, but nothing but crickets and Coyotes at night. Would definitely come again.

  • k
    Camper-submitted photo from Perry's RV and Campgrounds
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Perry's RV and Campgrounds

    Good stop over

    Nice campground with clean bathrooms. Nice shady sites on rock creek but close together , also more open sites up higher near road.

  • Anna B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Cody BLM Dispersed

    Wide Open Spaces

    (October 9th, 2023) This was the perfect place to stop on our way out of Yellowstone! It wasn’t clear if there were designated camping spots, but we parked at the end of an empty plateau like some other vans we could see in the distance. Stargazing was incredible, and the views during sunrise were amazing! It was windy on top of the hills, but fine for car camping.

  • TexasRe D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Cody BLM Dispersed

    Amazing stay

    Had an amazing night staying here on our way to Yellowstone. Easily accessible from the main road and lots of pull offs and turn arounds. We stayed in one of the first designated spots because we had a 20ft camper and there was only one other person we saw staying a couple hundred yards down the road. Great place to stop for the night or stay for a few days, close to town yet isolated in a beautiful desert.

  • Rosina G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Perry's RV and Campgrounds
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Perry's RV and Campgrounds

    Avoid like the plague

    In short the campground had a bear owners knew about, but didn’t inform the people booking. 3 year old child gets attacked & all campers immediately evacuated. Campground doesn’t reimburse the patrons as promised. Greedy low life’s.

  • Sophie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Cody BLM Dispersed

    great stop/close to cody and not too far from yellowstone

    decent amount of spots and far enough between spots for privacy. directions send you farther than entrance if you’re coming from cody. there is a hill and a road to the right with a sign, that’s where the entrance is, not where directions send you.

    me and my friends traveled in a truck, a 4runner, and a sedan. we passed a couple open spots but wanted to see what was further down the road. ended up going down a decently sketchy road, sedan made it but decided we better turn back to one of the first spots we found. once we set up camp it was a great 360 view next to the flag pole. upon exploration we found several bones (femur of a cow we think, spine of a smaller animal, and coyote skull we think) didn’t see any animals while we were there but just seemed like remnants of the coyotes we heard at night.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Custer National Forest Rattin Campground
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Custer National Forest Rattin Campground

    Great Experience

    We had site 1. The sites are close and not too big. Really the site is small. There is one bear locker, fire ring, and picnic table per site. The pit toilets were super clean and had a motion light inside them for night time. I loved hearing the rushing water all night long. The campground is very quiet. We walked the river a bit in the morning before leaving. We had no mosquitoes but when we arrived it was 46 degrees and when we left it was raining. Would stay here again. AT&T had one bar and our Verizon had no service.

  • Ellery K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Park Side Campground
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Park Side Campground

    Gorgeous getaway

    Beautiful managed campsite right on the beartooth scenic byway in Montana. No cell service (at all, no matter your provider) but you’re a quick 15 minute drive to the town of Red Lodge with everything you could need.

    Perfect amount of tree cover in these campsites with gorgeous views of the Beartooths and scenic hikes every direction. There are three campsites on this main road loop (Greenough, Parkside, and Limber Pine). All have a mix of first come first serve sites and pre-booked sites.

  • Mariana T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Cody BLM Dispersed

    Secluded peace

    This area is huge so there’s plenty of space to camp, you may see other RVs on the distance. I love that there’s very good phone reception.

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fox Creek
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Fox Creek

    Ok, nosy host

    Late night had to find something. Had open space, took it. Buggy, by a creek, decent amenities, pretty clean.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Mountain Dispersed - Closed to Camping
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Cedar Mountain Dispersed - Closed to Camping

    Fantastic view and plenty of space to camp

    Had the large lot at the coordinates (marked with a fire pit) to ourselves, but there are two or three smaller camping spots along the way up that you can stop at. View was beautiful!! Takes about 30min to get to the site bc of the rocks on the road and is just wide enough for one vehicle but if you have decent clearance and four wheel drive you can make it. Also great signal bc you are close to the tower at the top, had 5G. Says no camping at the bottom bc that small area is a parking lot for the horse tours next door, but there are camping signs as you go up.

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deaver Reservoir
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Deaver Reservoir

    Beautiful location and nice Reservoir with basic facilities

    Very easy to find and probably 20 to 25 Camping spots. Some hold rigs up to 35 ft. Dual vault toilet, metal fire pits dispersed. Garbage cans available and picnic tables. However, disrespect of the land and garbage in many places outside of the cans. Sound travels across the water and some disrespectful people. Nice for one night but also stayed 4th of July weekend so might be more crowded than usual. Also, very, very windy up here. Not recommended for tents

  • Corda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beartooth Scenic Byway Camping
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Beartooth Scenic Byway Camping

    Check the weather

    We had our itinerary set to stay at this site and then the weather turned terrible and it started snowing. We only had a tent with us and the wind was whipping so we had to pack up and head to Red Lodge. I was SOO disappointed because I had been so excited to spend the night here. Unfortunately I couldn’t convince nature to cooperate. We already have plans to buy a camper van and return to this site next year because the view is worth the trip!

  • Chris N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Cody BLM Dispersed

    Solitude Granted

    Getting into the area was easy and there wasn't much there other than solitude over a vast long and wide grasslands valley and a humongous 360 degree sky view. Very little shelter from the wind, however if you set up against the small hills just right, you'll have just enough shelter when things a blowing. July 1 was dry and there were herds of deer and a small pack of coyotes wailing in the distance at night. Not too far from Cody, which has an endless rodeo in the summer, it was easy to stay here for free and be close to society too. I will stay here again in my future travels through the area.

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Creek Campground
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Eagle Creek Campground

    FS Camp on the Shoshone River

    Wonderful! Trees , river, wildlife. Camped 6/2/2024. Wish we could've stayed longer than 1 nite. Not crowded . It must get more crowded later in summer and fall. ??? Requires hard sided camp unit.

  • Anthony R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hogan Reservoir BLM Campground
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Hogan Reservoir BLM Campground

    Quiet and peaceful!

    There’s only about 7 sites with the ability to stay for 14 days in a 28 day cycle. It’s a first come first serve basis. One vault toilet, rules board and a check in box.

    I absolutely enjoyed my 4 day stay. It was still pretty early in the season so it wasn’t too crowded. Beautiful views with no heavy traffic.

    Each camping site has a picnic table and a fire pit. Each site has wooden outlines of each spot; making it easy to park in your spot and setup camp.

    ONLY WARNING! IT CAN GET VERY VERY WINDY UP HERE! I HAVE A PICKUP BOX CAMP BUT I SEEN A TENT TURN INSIDE OUT AND DISAPPEAR.

  • Marcy M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Absaroka Bay RV Park
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Absaroka Bay RV Park

    Great stay

    We stayed a week and really enjoyed the staff and this park. It’s in town by a pretty lake and has Mountain View’s.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Bluff RV Park
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Buffalo Bluff RV Park

    Nice

    Clean and very nice bathrooms with showers. Like home. Internet is good. Away from noisy interstates. The young lady was very nice and extremely helpful.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cody BLM Dispersed
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Cody BLM Dispersed

    Good place for one night

    There are several spots to stay. You here a little bit of noise when u sleep in a tent. Can get windy. But amazing view. People are shooting here.

  • Dan D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Absaroka Bay RV Park
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Absaroka Bay RV Park

    Friendly!

    Friendly staff! Great visit for two weeks in our fifth wheel. Plenty of room for the trailer and truck. The restrooms were very clean and the laundry was in good shape. Cody has so much to do you need at least a week. We went in May and want to go back in the summer to see the rodeo.


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Guide to Cody

Camping near Cody, Wyoming, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do

  • Explore Yellowstone National Park: Just a short drive from Cody, Yellowstone is a must-see. Many campers use the area as a base to visit the park. One camper mentioned, "Cody, WY is pretty close if you need to stock up on supplies and Yellowstone is just 44 miles down the road."
  • Fishing and Water Activities: The Shoshone River is perfect for fishing and relaxing by the water. A visitor at North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park noted, "The river is beautiful and is far away enough from the highway that you don’t hear cars."
  • Hiking: There are numerous trails around Cody, offering breathtaking views. A reviewer at Wapiti Campground said, "The backdrop of the mountains is a beautiful delight."

What campers like

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the stunning scenery. One camper at Absaroka Bay RV Park said, "It’s in town by a pretty lake and has Mountain Views."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A visitor at Cody KOA mentioned, "The bathrooms were clean and the dishwashing station was well maintained."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers appreciate helpful hosts. A reviewer at Rex Hale Campground said, "An amazing camp host, Tom, made us feel welcome and gave good advice."

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially if you're tent camping. One camper at North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park noted, "The tent sites are close together so it was pretty noisy with people snoring and rustling around in their tents."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Wyoming Big Game Campground mentioned, "No potable water. Sites are somewhat small but large areas of natural flora separate them so they feel fairly private."
  • Wildlife Precautions: Being in bear country means you need to be cautious. A camper at Wapiti Campground advised, "Having the Shoshone River and the backdrop of the mountains is a beautiful delight."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. A reviewer at Cody KOA said, "They actually had a pretty good area for tents too."
  • Plan for Privacy: Some sites are more spacious than others. A camper at Absaroka Bay RV Park noted, "The owner intentionally spaces you out from your neighbor to give some privacy which is super nice."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Bugs can be a nuisance, especially near water. A visitor at North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park reminded, "Don’t forget bug spray!"

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure your campground has the right hookups for your RV. A reviewer at Cody KOA mentioned, "Sites gravel, level, hook ups good."
  • Look for Pull-Through Sites: These can make parking easier. A camper at Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV said, "The lots were huge and they backed up to a field or the river which was a great view."
  • Plan for Quiet Nights: Some campgrounds are quieter than others. A visitor at Absaroka Bay RV Park noted, "Quite at night."

Camping near Cody, Wyoming, offers a variety of experiences, from family-friendly spots to serene getaways. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Cody, WY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Cody, WY offers a wide range of camping options, with 80 campgrounds and RV parks near Cody, WY and 12 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Cody, WY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cody, WY is North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 33 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cody, WY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 free dispersed camping spots near Cody, WY.

  • What parks are near Cody, WY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Cody, WY that allow camping, notably Shoshone National Forest and Yellowstone National Park.