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Campgrounds near Cora, Wyoming range from dispersed sites on public lands to developed facilities with amenities. The Warren Bridge Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping along the Green River offers tent and RV sites without hookups, while Fremont Lake Campground provides lakeside camping with picnic tables and toilets. Soda Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area features free dispersed camping in an open landscape. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through September, with many closing during the winter months due to heavy snowfall and inaccessible roads.
Road conditions vary considerably, with some campgrounds requiring travel on gravel or rough forest roads. As one visitor noted, "The road has been torn up to gravel last 4 miles or so. Intent is to repave it but as of June 2024 it was washboard dusty gravel last few miles to top." Higher elevation sites like Trails End Campground sit at 9,350 feet, resulting in cooler temperatures even during summer months. Cell phone reception is unreliable at most campgrounds, with service available at Warren Bridge but absent at Half Moon Lake and Trails End. Many sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis, though some campgrounds like Fremont Lake allow advance reservations for prime lakeside spots.
The surrounding Wind River and Wyoming mountain ranges provide scenic backdrops for camping experiences. Waterfront camping represents a major draw, with several lakes and the Green River offering fishing and paddling opportunities. A camper at Warren Bridge described, "This nice little Campground sits on the banks of the Green River. There is water, pit toilets, fire rings, lamp post, and water. The only downside to the campground is it is located right along a fairly busy two-lane highway." Wildlife viewing enhances the camping experience throughout the region, with opportunities to spot moose, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope from campsites. Bear safety precautions are essential at most locations, with bear-resistant food storage recommended or required. Mixed-use campgrounds accommodating equestrians, hikers, and off-road vehicle users can be found throughout the area.
"Getting to soda lake was very straight forward and easy out of Pinedale. Very well maintained road."
"The camp sites were wonderful, right on the lake, however the surrounding vegetation doesn't really offer much privacy. Beautiful huge wild Horses also roam around, but they seemed like gentle giants"
"Very nice little off-ish grid campground in Wyoming. The camp host is super nice and there is water spaced out around the campground."
"Small BLM CG along Green River. 16 sites all pull thru, 21 miles outside of Pinedale WY on main hwy #191. Water spigots around, vault toilets, garbage can at each site, camp host onsite."
"Get a reservation in advance for the best lakeside sites. Mew pavement has been added so that even big RVs can be comfortably parked: no hookups. A group site is also available for reservations."
"THE MID campground at Fremont Lake, just outside of Pinedale, WY."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The only downside to the campground is it is located right along a fairly busy two lane Highway. However after dark the traffic Falls to almost zero."
"RR was nearby and saw about 3 other cars there.well defined camp sites and each has a little road leading to it, so yes, take these! (I was unsure at first hehe)"
"Yes, it's a beautiful new park - talkin' clean and quality amenities - but its bonus is the surrounding open fields and mountains in the distance. I was shocked walking into the bathroom..."
"This place was absolutely immaculate from the grass around the sites to the bathrooms and showers."
from $54 - $74 / night
Check Availability"Hardly could be called a campground, a few lakeside (if Lake not high) picnic tables, a few fire rings. A little shade at lakes edge from Aspens. Sage country typ. "
"The lake is beautiful and great for kayaking or sup."
"The only drawback is the wind gusts (so watch your awning)but that’s Wyoming! Beautiful sunsets, view of mountains!"
"Only $75 for the night after a long day of driving. Was an adorable little room with cable tv. Wi-Fi didn’t work and no one seemed to know why."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"Great lake for the kids play and paddle boarding and kayaking. We camped little away from the lake and took the ATV down to play for the day."
"Arrived at New Fork Lake Campground on Thursday before the eclipse, the prime spots with good views of the lake were already taken."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Sites are tucked into dense willow-aspen shrubs and only a few have paths direct to the lake, but there are two overflow parking spots that allow access to the beaches on lake."
"Super close to the lake."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"Large area of horse trailer parking and hiking TH parking adjacent."
"We walked in on Monday July 6 and there were several sights open. I think there are only around 8 total sights."
from $6 - $12 / night
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GuideIt just makes me angry that you can receive a ticket if you pour the remainder of a watered down soda on the ground but there are bullets and toilet paper and beer caps and cigarette butts on the ground.
TravelerNice little RV park on the side of the road with the store hook ups. Cell service works.
TravelerThere are many dispersed campsites up the nine mile well maintained dirt road. You can see most from the road, but do stop before turning in to make sure it’s appropriate for your rig as many are rough. We found a great spot next to the granite river, with long stretches between other campers. The hot spring is up the road and it is well marked when you can no longer camp off road as there is a forest service camp at the end. Spaces fill quickly once left empty. Many leave before 10a so arrival between 10-12p is your best bet to get a great site. Regardless, there are many close to the road so you should find something even if you get there later in the day
GuideThis place was absolutely immaculate from the grass around the sites to the bathrooms and showers. If you don’t mind walking a bit you can leave your rig and walk to the main drag for restaurants and such. It’s quiet and well lit (maybe too well). Laundry facility is nice and other amenities are well kept for sure. Site was very level and easy to access hook ups.
GuideThis campground is easy and has great river access to the Green River. Sites (ours anyway) seem fairly level, all have picnic table and nice fire ring. It’s far enough off the highway that noise isn’t too bad. Vault toilets are clean and well kept by the host as far as vault toilets go. It’s inexpensive and has a basic dump station. Also there are plenty of spigots to access potable water. Only downside is that most sites have no shade so be prepared to make your own. There were thundershowers and it was windy during our visit so really stake down your shade structures or tents.
TravelerThe road in should have been a warning, it beat the hell out of the rig. Very overgrown and narrow sites with swarms of mosquitoes the second you opened a door. No connectivity at all.
TravelerLevel sites, fire ring, grill and table, quiet at nights what more is needed. Water is available between the sites and there is a dump station, and trash container on the way in/out. Added benefit 15 minutes to Pinedale for anything you've forgotten or need to include a wash bay big enough for a 14' rig and laundromat
TravelerSites are reasonbly spaced apart yet close. It was quiet during our stay with most indoors due to the heat. Pretty views of the plains. Town center is a mile walk/ ride away. What I didn’t like is how the picnic table and firepit is on the road, about a truck length in. Also their mowing of the lawn at 8AM within less that 5 feet of our trailer so overall we would not stay here again.
GuideWowzer. What a find. Dont let the first half mile entry worry you. Almost le a junkyard adjacent. Once you tirn the corner going up the hill, the lots are HUGE. Like 100’ x30’. Views are spectacular. Similar to the Badland Rim in SD but with power and a fee well worth it. Hidden gem truely.
Dispersed camping sites near Cora, Wyoming range from 7,500 to 9,350 feet elevation, with camping seasons typically running May through September due to mountain weather patterns. Summer temperatures at higher elevations like Trails End Campground can drop into the 40s at night even in July. The Wind River Range provides a dramatic backdrop for camping experiences, with most sites offering little to no cell service outside populated areas.
Fishing access points: Warren Bridge Recreation Area offers designated camping along the Green River with productive fishing spots. One camper noted, "This nice little off-ish grid campground in Wyoming has water spaced out around the campground. All in all a nice place for only an hour south of Jackson Hole."
Watercraft activities: Half Moon Lake Campground provides a sandy beach perfect for launching small boats. A camper explained, "Sites are reservable and it does fill up. They have both pull through and back in sites. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings. All sites are close enough to walk to the lake."
Wildlife observation: Soda Lake WHMA offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities with minimal crowds. A visitor shared, "Beautiful huge wild Horses also roam around, but they seemed like gentle giants." Another camper was impressed by the "tons of feathered wildlife, including turkey vultures, eagles, and osprey."
Mountain hiking: Access to wilderness trails is convenient from the Elkhart Park area. A visitor to Trails End Campground noted, "Campground was clean and had hiking and biking trails that leave right from the campground. Little/no cell service. Campground had vault toilets but no running water available."
Lake access: Fremont Lake Campground offers camping near Wyoming's second-largest natural lake. A camper described it as "an absolutely beautiful area: big blue lake, rolling green hills, snow-capped mountains far off. And for the kids who get bored of vistas they can play along the shore and enjoy canoeing."
Privacy levels: Site selection affects privacy dramatically in this region. At Soda Lake, "The camp sites were wonderful, right on the lake, however the surrounding vegetation doesn't really offer much privacy." In contrast, Trails End Campground provides "very nice small campground but very good privacy between sites."
Affordability: Most dispersed camping options in the area cost $7-12 per night, with senior discounts available. A camper at Warren Bridge Recreation Area shared, "Perfect campground if you're travelling anywhere between Pinedale and Jackson. The dump station is a nice addition - for overall price of 10$ I rate this campground 5/5."
Views: Trails End Campground sits at 9,350 feet and offers exceptional mountain vistas. A visitor noted, "We stayed for a quick overnight. Campground was clean and had hiking and biking trails that leave right from the campground. Bugs and flies were pretty bad but it didnt deter us from enjoying the sunset."
Road conditions: Access to several campgrounds requires careful driving. For Trails End Campground, a visitor reported, "Road has been torn up to gravel last 4 miles or so. Intent is to repave it but as of June 2024 it was washboard dusty gravel last few miles to top."
Insect presence: Bug activity varies by season and location. At Willow Lake, one camper advised, "Be prepared for bugs though. You need deet, torches, and keep a fire on low wind. Other than that perfect."
Regulations: Many sites have bear safety requirements. A visitor to Fremont Lake Campground mentioned, "There were reports of a black bear in camp looking for food. All sites have bear boxes."
Limited amenities: Willow Lake Campground offers scenic views but minimal facilities. A visitor described it as "raw" with just "a few lakeside picnic tables, a few fire rings. A little shade at lakes edge from Aspens. Sage country typically."
Cell service: Connectivity is unreliable throughout the region. One camper at Soda Lake reported, "AT&T service was poor without a booster, with 0-2 Bars of 3G service, but nearly no data throughput. With our weboost, it got a little better with 3-4 bars of LTE and speeds up to about 0.5 MB/s."
Beachfront sites: Half Moon Lake provides family-friendly beach access. A camper noted, "This is an absolutely beautiful place to camp. You will need your bug spray. There is a boat dock just up the road from the campground."
Protected camping: Some of the best places to camp near Cora for families with small children are sites with natural windbreaks. At Soda Lake, one visitor shared, "I elected to continue into forest service land to get out of the wind with tent camping, ended up not far in past the two established spots off of soda lake in the Northeast corner."
Lakeside activities: Fremont Lake offers options for kids who need entertainment. One visitor observed, "This is a basic campground with access to hiking trails and also not far from the ski resort where there are downhill mountain bike trails."
Close to supplies: Daniel Junction provides a convenient base with nearby services. A camper noted, "Great RV park, newly renovated. Motel on property as well as a full Restaurant/Bar, convenience store, gas station."
Site accessibility: Not all campgrounds near Cora accommodate larger RVs. At New Fork Lake, a visitor cautioned, "Very rough and run down campground. 15 sites but most are overgrown and small. Not advised for TT or RVs as the access road is the roughest I have ever encountered, almost need high clearance vehicle."
Campground options: Warren Bridge Recreation Area works well for larger vehicles. A camper reported, "This is a nice quite place for a trailer or motor home of any size. There are even nice concrete fire pits with a cooking grates."
Leveling considerations: Soda Lake offers surprisingly level parking. One RVer noted, "We found a decent site on the North side of the lake, but the 'neighbors' to either side had loose dogs and our dog has had altercations with dogs off leash before. The site was surprisingly level too, almost didn't need to level at all."
Utility access: Most top camping destinations near Cora are primitive without hookups. For full service, one RVer recommended Warren Bridge: "We stopped here in our 30 ft class A on our way to the Grand Tetons. We pulled in 8pm on a Wednesday and there were about half the spots left. The dump station and several water spigots were really useful too."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Cora, WY?
According to TheDyrt.com, Cora, WY offers a wide range of camping options, with 113 campgrounds and RV parks near Cora, WY and 31 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Cora, WY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cora, WY is Soda Lake WHMA with a 4.7-star rating from 13 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cora, WY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 31 free dispersed camping spots near Cora, WY.
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