Best Equestrian Camping near Cody, WY

Equestrian Camping Reviews near Cody, WY

21 Reviews of 3 Cody Campgrounds

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  Chaz in S.

  Scout

  Jun. 19, 2025

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Very Hidden Gem

  I’m almost hesitant to post this because once this is discovered I’m afraid I may have a time getting in, much less my favorite spots.

  First, it requires hard shell — no tents.

  Second, it’s very peaceful, relaxing and, as of last summer (2024), not at all crowded. Fills up more on weekends with Cody folks but even then it wasn’t at all obnoxious.

  Third, there are sites by the Shoshone River including views. The music of the river itself is soothing. More days than not a local company nearby delivers a few folks fly fishing.

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  Mike H.

  Guide

  Jun. 3, 2018

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Nice Yellowstone break

  A small, clean campground. Just a few minutes up the hill from Gardiner. 15+ campspots. Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables. Many spots on grass for comfy tent camping and some with big spots that will fit RVs. Upper part of the campground was very open. It was full of campers with their horse trailers as there are several trails around the campground. Eagle Creek runs along one side of the campground providing the only trees in the campground. 2 campspots tucked in the trees, the rest in the open. $7 per night as of May 2018.

  We stopped there after a week of Yellowstone action arriving the Friday morning of the Memorial Day weekend with plans to resupply our little trailer, do some laundry, and get a proper shower just down the hill in Gardiner. A few spots were open. By early afternoon the camp was full. We spent Friday afternoon relaxing, reading, and watching the ridgeline above the campground for the occasional Bison that would pop up. Friday evening was a bit chaotic with the steady stream of vehicles pulling through the grounds looking for a place to camp. We spent part of Saturday resupplying at the grocery store and doing laundry in town. The laundrymat had 3 pay showers. $5 for 10min. While that may seem like a lot of money. When you have a weeks worth of camp stink on you, it’s totally worth it.

  While the campground itself is not much to write home about, it’s proximity to Gardiner and the North entrance to Yellowstone made it a great place to stop for a resupply. If we find ourselves back in Gardiner, I would stay there again.

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  Lauren C.

  Guide

  Jul. 24, 2022

  Pilot Creek Dispersed Camping

  Worked in a pinch

  We intended to stay on the other side of the road, (river side) but missed the turn. We stumbled on this trailhead/OHV site and ended up staying here for the night. There are multiple dispersed sites that back up to the Pilot Creek Trail. Plenty of spots in the grass for big rigs and trailers. We ended up near the horse coral/bathroom (vaulted toilet), not ideal but worked in a pinch. Lots of mosquitos. Some sites have bear boxes.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  Jun. 18, 2022

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Bear Territory

   Eagle Creek is a USFS campground just about 5 miles outside of the eastern entrance of Yellowstone. It’s a first come first served campground, and we were easily able to get a spot on a Friday afternoon. It’s $15/night, self pay. 

  It’s quiet and peaceful, and though the sites are close together, they are configured in a way that you feel like you have some privacy, at least we felt that in #9.

  #9 also has a little walkway to the river with your own tiny private beach. There is road noise, but it’s not bothersome, maybe because of the dense trees and the sound of the river. The campground is split into two separate loops, with #1-10 to the right as you enter, and #11-21 to the left. On the left side loop there is also a paved walkway along the riverbed that might be suitable for wheelchairs. 

  Host on site, unisex handicap accessible vault toilets, and dumpsters. Hand pumped water. Each site has a bear box, fire pit, and picnic table. 

  No tent camping allowed here due to bear activity. Hard sided campers only. Keep your food and anything that smells like food inside!!

   16 day stay limit. There’s a day use area, appears to be free. There is hiking across the highway, appears to be frequently used for horses. No cell service.

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  N I.

  Legend

  Dec. 30, 2021

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Wonderful Mountain Views

  Open: year round 

  Fees: $15.00 single $30 double 

  Stay: 16 day limit 

  Sites: 20 

  Water, no electric, fire ring, picnic table, pit toilet, trash, bear box. This is a very private location and sites are nicely separated. It is located right off the highway and situated along side the Shoshone River. Amazing views of the surround mountains can give you a great sense of peace. Only hard sided units are allowed to camp in this park. This is a grizzly bear territory. No tents or popups allowed. Sites are set in a natural setting, gravel base and the sites are not mowed. There are two trailheads 1 1/2 mile east of the campground with corrals for public use. You will enjoy the shade and smells of the juniper, fir, pine, spruce, wild roses and wild flowers during appropriate times of the year. 

  LNT 

  BTYFI 

  Travel safe

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  Krissy C.

  Guide

  Jun. 7, 2021

  Eagle Creek Campground

  My new favorite campsite!!!

  First come, first serve. We were right next to the creek. Pull through spot. Vault toilets. No hookups. Small campground. 10 spacious sites. We couldn’t hear anybody at any other site. Felt very comfortable. Cooked over the open fire. Hard sided campers only due to grizzlies. We never saw one there. Did have a buffalo there though. A few miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone. Worth the beautiful drive.

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  Christopher R.

  Ranger

  Jun. 16, 2018

  Eagle Creek Campground

  great place to camp for dispersed camping

  I visited early in season and was glad to find this place it was close to Gardiner and was very satisfied with my stay other than waking to snow but it was early in season and wouldn't change it for the world. its located not far from the entrance to Yellowstone and was happy to pay the smaller fee than staying in yellowstone

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  Sep. 5, 2019

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Yellowstone Northern Access At A Lower Price Point

  When it comes to Yellowstone camping can be difficult unless you plan far in advance and prices can soar in the summer months.   For those wanting a little better price points and convenient access to the northern most entrance visiting the Gallatin National Forest is a great option for finding that perfect location and still maintaining access.

  I visited this area and was very impressed with the campground and the spacing it provided.   But more importantly I was happy to see that unlike the Yellowstone campgrounds which lack cell signal, at this location I was able to utilize my services through AT&T.    Sure that might not be something everyone considers when traveling, but when you work remotely being able to access the internet through my cell phone is very important.  I had been in the park for several days so stopping here was a good catch up opportunity.

  The sites were each well spaced and offered a soft grassy pad for my tent when staying, unlike the darkened dry grassy lands around.   It was almost as though this location was an oasis, despite having no services.

  Each sight provides a bear box, picnic table and fire ring, overall very standard for this area.    Additionally there were basic vault toilets which were very well maintained.  One person at the campground actually joked about that being a great hiding place should a bear enter camp...lol

  Camping at this location has a 16 night limit and sites are only $7 per night, which is $20 less expensive than the closest Yellowstone campground.  Similar rules apply to this campground as others in the area.   There are no trash services so you have to pack in and out all of your trash.   Generators can be use throughout the camp during certain hours and there are fire restrictions during certain conditions and times (posted on the entry kiosk).   This is an honor system campground with a pay box at the entry, however I did notice it was patrolled at least once nightly by area Forest Service, unlike the pull off sites just beyond camp.

  TIPS:

  • If you need anything you can stop off just before turning onto the road at any number of stores, shops or restaurants in the low laying community.
  • If you need high speed WIFI Subway in the local community has the best access for free.
  • West Entrance allows you to split to to east which is where you will spot more wildlife versus the Western side of the park where you will find more of the geothermal features.

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  Gretchen B.

  Ranger

  Sep. 1, 2016

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Very nice, quiet campground close to Yellowstone

  This campground, like others near the east gate of Yellowstone National Park, are a terrific alternative to the crowded campgrounds in the park itself. The campground offers 20 large and spacious sites with lovely views of the nearby Shoshone River. Most sites have both shady and sunnier spots. There are no electric hookups, and there is no cell service, so this campground allows the chance to read, play cribbage, and enjoy a campfire and toasted marshmallows in peace. In early summer, the wild roses are beautiful. As noted in the campground description, there is no tent or pop-up camping allowed due to grizzly activity, and bear spray is recommended for walking around the campground or fishing.

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