Meeteetse, Wyoming sits at 5,797 feet elevation in the Bighorn Basin, bordered by the Absaroka Range to the west and Owl Creek Mountains to the south. Summer temperatures typically reach 85°F during peak months while dropping below freezing from November through March. RV camping near Meeteetse provides access to both mountain landscapes and high desert terrain with limited tree cover at most sites.
What to do
**Yellowstone exploration: The east entrance to the national park is accessible from several campgrounds in Cody. "We had a spot on the outer circle and the lots were huge and they backed up to a field or the river which was a great view," noted one visitor at Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV, located about 35 minutes from the east gate.
**Visit Hot Springs State Park: Located in Thermopolis (40 miles southeast of Meeteetse), the park offers free access to mineral hot springs pools. "We thouroly enjoyed soaking for hours in enormous pools there," shared a camper at Fountain of Youth RV Park, which has its own mineral spring pool on-site.
**Local museums: Cody houses the Buffalo Bill Center of the West while Meeteetse maintains a smaller conservation district museum. "The Dinosaur museum is amazing," reported one visitor camping at Eagle RV Park in Thermopolis, which provides easy access to area attractions.
What campers like
**Clean facilities: Campgrounds throughout the region maintain high cleanliness standards. A visitor at Worland RV Park & Campground noted, "Showers were so clean and even had a place to do laundry," making it suitable for longer stays between Meeteetse and Yellowstone.
**Spacious sites: Many RV parks offer adequate room for larger vehicles. "Sites are gravel. Hook ups are conveniently located. It was super quiet," remarked one guest about the recently added spaces at Worland RV Park, approximately 43 miles east of Meeteetse.
**Hospitable staff: Campground owners frequently receive praise for their helpfulness. "The young lady was very nice and extremely helpful," commented a visitor at Buffalo Bluff RV Park, where the office staff provides local information and camping assistance.
What you should know
**Limited tent options: While most parks accommodate RVs, tent camping can be restricted. At Yellowstone Valley Inn, one camper reported, "The brochure said '10 tent sites', but when we got there, they do not allow tent camping."
**Highway noise factors: Some parks sit adjacent to main roads, creating potential disturbances. "Holy mother of big rigs. The traffic going by at all hours is SO loud. SO SO loud. None of us could sleep," warned a camper at Wyoming Gardens RV Park in Thermopolis.
**Water management: Many parks irrigate grounds regularly, which affects vehicles. "One point of concern is that the campground waters every night, with very hard water that leaves tough to remove spots on your camper and vehicle. Get them off ASAP," advised a visitor at Absaroka Bay RV.
Tips for camping with families
**Hot springs activities: Mineral pools provide family entertainment throughout the region. "The Star Plunge was awesome, great facility, great hot springs and the slides were a huge hit. We were warned to avoid Teepee hot springs as the slides are very rough and will remove more layers than you'd like," shared one family staying at Wyoming Gardens RV Park.
**Seasonal flexibility: May through September offers the most reliable weather for family camping near Meeteetse. "We came in from about an hour away so we called the office to see if early arrival would be permitted. Since we were arriving on a Monday, well into September, our site was empty and we were told to come on in," noted a visitor at Buffalo Bluff RV Park.
**Dog-friendly areas: For families traveling with pets, several parks offer dedicated spaces. "There's a small fenced dog-park and plenty of area to walk the dogs," reported a visitor at Buffalo Bluff RV Park, though restrictions may apply at other facilities.
Tips from RVers
**Campsite selection: Request specific sites based on your needs. "Asked for site with grass for our dogs when we made reservations. Gave us a quiet pull thru site at the back which was perfect," explained an RVer at Worland RV Park.
**Connectivity considerations: Internet access varies across the region. "Internet is good. Away from noisy interstates," mentioned a camper at Buffalo Bluff, where reliable service supports remote work or trip planning.
**Hook-up positioning: Pay attention to utility locations when setting up. "The hook-ups were in the middle of the site so make sure you have a long enough hose," cautioned a camper at Worland RV Park, highlighting an important logistical consideration for RV camping near Meeteetse.
