Looking for the best tent campgrounds near Shoshone National Forest? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Each tent site offers quick access to one or more of Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming's most popular destinations.
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.
The Wind River Lake Picnic Site has a vault toilet, four picnic tables, and pull through parking. Drinking water is not available. Ativities nearby include fishing, hiking, and photographing scenery and wildlife.
Meeteetse, Wyoming is located about 30 miles south of Cody on State Highway 120. The Greybull Ranger District is accessed from Meeteetse, using State Highway 290 along the beautiful Wood River. The ghost town of Kirwin on the Shoshone National Forest is a two-hour drive on the Wood River Road (the last few miles are rough - 4-wheel drive recommended). Meeteetse is a small town with wooden boardwalks, hitching rails, and water troughs on main street. From Meeteetse, you can access the Absaroka Mountains and the Wyoming Bad Lands.
Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no services; such as trash removal, and little or no facilities; such as tables and fire pits, are provided. Some popular dispersed camping areas may have toilets.There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know the camping rules and regulations to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.
Due to over use and high impacts, certain areas in the Jackson Hole Valley have had designated sites numbered for use. This is to help lessen the amount of impact on the resource. See map for designated spaces: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd629695.pdf
The Bobcat-Houlihan Campground is at the trailhead of the Bobcat-Houlihan Trail. It features interpretive kiosks, horse trailer parking, horse hitching rails, food storage boxes and toilet facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Shoshone National Forest?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Shoshone National Forest is North Fork Campground — Buffalo Bill State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 33 reviews.
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