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Best Tent Camping near Smoot, WY

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Tent campgrounds around Smoot, Wyoming primarily consist of primitive sites scattered along mountain access roads and forested areas. Spring Creek Trailhead and Fisherman Creek Road offer dispersed camping options for tent campers, with the former located along the Greys River and the latter providing drive-in and walk-in tent sites. Several developed tent campgrounds can be found within driving distance, including Lake Alice which requires a 1.5-mile hike to reach the lakeside campsites.

Most tent sites in the Smoot area feature established fire rings but minimal other amenities. Spring Creek Trailhead provides picnic tables at some sites and meat poles used by hunters, but no toilets or water sources. At Lake Alice Campground, tent campers will find metal fire rings with grills, picnic tables built from half-hewn logs, and vault toilets, making it somewhat more developed than other nearby options. The majority of tent camping areas remain snow-covered until late spring, with optimal camping conditions from June through September when higher-elevation access roads become passable.

Campers seeking solitude will find numerous options on the forest roads surrounding Smoot. Fisherman Creek Road features multiple large sites with established fire pits and turnaround areas for vehicles, with sites becoming more secluded the further along the road you travel. The Spring Creek area provides excellent access to hiking trails, including the route to Spring Creek Falls and Wyoming Peak. According to one visitor, "Great dispersed camping area. Appears to be used by a lot of hunters. The Greys River is right near camp as well as Spring Creek." Lake Alice offers a unique tent camping experience with beautiful blue-green waters and fishing opportunities for Bonneville Cutthroat Trout, though campers should be prepared to pack out all trash as previous visitors have left garbage behind.

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  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2022

    Allred Flat

    Peaceful, and Lots of Beaver Dams!

     Beautiful, quiet campground. We could hardly hear the road noise, especially from our spot at the furthest end of the loop at #18. We just showed up on a Wednesday and the entire place was empty but many people came throughout the evening. Some hiking trails along the creek where beavers have made extensive dams.

     Several sites are pull through sites, and we only saw a few random sites that had bear boxes. Each site had a picnic table and a fire pit, and was nicely separated from neighboring sites. Each site had a different configuration as well as parking pad length. 

    Anyone from tent campers to large trailers can easily find a spot, larger fifth wheels and class A rigs may have a bit of trouble finding a suitable campsite here. Sites, however are not very level. 3 sets of gendered handicap accessible vault toilets. At least one had a trash bag hanging inside. Otherwise no other trash bins at this campground. There are hand pump water faucets, but a sign said that water is not tested and water should be boiled or treated prior to drinking. We did not try the water but another camper said he pumped for about 30 times and no water came out. 

    Zero cell service for any of the 3 major carriers.

  • Carrie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Lake Alice

    Ranger Review: ICEMULE at Lake Alice Campground

    Disclosure: It is NOT 3.5 miles to the campground, it is 1.5 to the lake and another to .25 or so to the camping area on the east side of the lake. The app on my phone was screwy. Sorry for the confusion in my videos.

    Campground Review: For a primitive camping area this place is pretty sweet! They have metal fire rings with grills and there is an outhouse as well. The picnic tables are built of of half hewn logs. I did see that one of the tables at a site was badly broken, so everything is not in the best repair. There was also garbage left behind by the previous visitors which we packed out for them. The views more than make up for it, though! This lake is the most beautiful blue-green color. Lake Alice is home to the only pure lake strain of Bonneville Cutthroat Trout in Wyoming. We caught about 4 this trip but I wasn't quick enough with the camera to share any shots. We had to leave just as the fishing was getting good in the evening. Fish AM/PM, the wind can pick up in the afternoons, and temps rise making fishing not so great in the afternoon. Horseback riders are frequently in the area, so make way for them on the trail. We passed a string of about 8 riders going in further. You can trail ride through all the way to La Barge Creek Road. The campsite at the very beginning of the lake has a primitive corral for the horses. There are a few ambitious folks who have packed canoes into the lake. There are also some forest service water crafts locked away. Maybe if you had the right connections…It would be so fun to canoe this lake!

    If you continue along Poker Creek Trail that follows the east side of the lake, you can visit Mount Isabel which is 5 miles from the start of Lake Alice. Poker Creek Trail will reach LaBarge Creek Road at mile 9.

    Don'f forget to leave no trace! Picking up after others is frustrating.

    Gear Review: ICEMULE Coolers https://icemulecoolers.com/collections/pro-coolers/products/the-icemule-pro-large Occasionally the Dyrt will provide gear to demo on camping trips. I had the opportunity to demo the ICEMULE Pro Large Soft cooler. I have been using this cooler for a little over a month now and it has come along on a variety of adventures and has not failed! This was the longest trek I've carried the cooler. We went for a day trip into Lake Alice. The trail to the lake is 1.5 miles. I was able to pack the fully loaded cooler with lunch, drinks, and snacks for 4, into the lake comfortably. I loved that this cooler has the crisscross bungee cord to hold additional gear. It held my fly rod case snugly as we packed in. The cooler has a vent on the side, you can inflate the side walls to help extend the insulating factor of the cooler. It also helps it float! The bag rolls closed like a dry bag and clips closed. The shoulder straps are adjustable and there is a chest strop for a good fit. It worked just as good as a garbage receptacle as we packed out trash we found in the campground. #leaveitbetterthanyoufoundit

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2024

    East Table Campground

    Access to the Snake River

    Stayed here on Sept 18, 2024. Paid $10 with senior pass. Pretty campground. Lots of pine trees. Some pull-throughs and some back-ins. Gravel campground road; may be tight in places for big rigs. Sites are dirt surface. Some leveling required. Campground accommodates tents, car camping, vans and RVs. Don't recommend large towables. Hammock camping possible. More than one vault toilet; reasonably clean and stocked. Hand water pumps, but shut off. Trash dumpsters, but locked. Some sites have easy access to the Snake River for fishing. Each site has a table, bear box, metal fire ring, and grill. Highway noise, loud at times. $20 is too high for a national forest campground fee when the water is shut off and the trash dumpsters are locked. Site 9 is large but received some odor from the nearby vault toilet. Campground host was friendly. This campground is probably a destination campground for fly fishing on the Snake River; otherwise, it's just okay for an overnight stay.

  • Brian G.
    Sep. 7, 2020

    Big Elk

    Good campground

    No hookups but water faucets all over the camo. Very clean restrooms. Bear boxes at each site. The price is good, $26 for single sites. Most can accommodate RVs easily. The "lake"/reservoir is a very short distance away and when the water is low, late in season plenty of parking on shoreline. Jet skis and kayak friendly. Good fishing. Firewood was $6 a bundle from camp host. Good hiking trails in the area.

  • D
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Wolf Creek Campground

    Available

    Needed a for sure spot to camp for the night as it was getting late and this was what we came up upon. Large spots without hookups, did have fire rings, picnic table and bear proof food storage. Right off the road, so traffic was noisy. Camp host was gone the entire time we were there, but the firewood was left out with a bucket to pay and you can self pay with an envelope for your site.

    Bathrooms (no running water or electricity in restrooms) and water spicket were walking distance from our spot near the entrance.

    If you need a place to stay for the night on a road trip and you don’t want to risk trying for somewhere that might be full, this seemed to be a safe bet and was pleasant enough to camp out, cook dinner, and head out in the morning.

  • skoerber@moscow.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 2, 2025

    Maple Grove Campground

    small campground by the lake

    Stayed one night at the end of May. The road along Oneida Narrows is good graded gravel. At the base of the dam, a sign recommends against large RVs and towed vehicles so I scouted it first, but it's ok, just a little rutted in places. The campground is small, 12 spaces. I suggest not towing a camper that's longer than 20 ft or so, due to the general smallness of the pull ins and the narrowness of the road. Sites have picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets that were reasonably clean. No water or trash service. There is access to the reservoir shore, but it has a lot of aquatic growth near the shore, which i don't like. So many fish jumping, big ones! I don't know what they were. It was about half full when I was there mid week. Quiet except when the neighbor was playing his trumpet -- are you kidding me?!?! No cell service, Verizon.  Nice shade from the maples. Surrounding ridges are scenic.

  • Abbey D.
    Aug. 6, 2021

    Wolf Creek Campground

    Does the trick!

    Had our choice of spots on a Monday afternoon. Big tent pad, fire ring, picnic table, bear proof food box. CLEANEST vault toilets I’ve ever seen, water spikets within walk of site. No shade or views of the river (it’s on the other side of the highway) but the canyon is gorgeous! You can definitely hear the highway noise all day and night. Self pay envelopes and firewood available for purchase! Not a dreamy campsite but worked great for our purpose for 2 nights!

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Forest Park

    Nice looking wooded primitive campground

    Visited in mid-September 2024. $10 ($5 with senior pass). Did not camp here; just checking it out. Included some photos in this revciew. Except for one towable camper, I was surprised that no one else was camping here, especially considering it was hunting season. The campground was set back in the trees off of Greys River Road. Lots of trees here; lots of shade. Nice looking campground. Good size sites; appear to be level. Picnic table and fire ring included. Not much privacy between sites, but separation between sites was good. Two clean vault toilets. Hand well water pump. Trash service.  No other amenities. No hook-ups. Campground appears to be well maintained. I would consider camping here in the future.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2022

    East Table Campground

    Nice Basic Forest Campground

     We drove through this campground but decided not to stay here. A) It’s $15/night and there is so much free camping around here and B) the sites felt very open and not at all private. Quite a bit of road noise as it is right off of the main highway. It’s a nice campground, however, and there is river access. 

    Each site has a bear box, picnic table, and a fire pit. Firewood is for sale from the host at $6/bundle. There are handicap accessible unisex vault toilets throughout. Hand pump water here as well. 

    There are large trash dumpsters as well as a recycling bin for the little green propane canisters, which was very cool to see! No other recycling, however. 

    Very weak ATT and Verizon, and no TMobile.

Guide to Smoot

Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Wyoming, tent camping near Smoot offers a perfect escape into nature, with stunning views and a variety of outdoor activities.

Local Attractions and Activities

  • Experience the breathtaking beauty of Lake Alice, where you can fish for the unique Bonneville Cutthroat Trout and enjoy picturesque views of the blue-green waters at Lake Alice.
  • Hike the Poker Creek Trail from Lake Alice, which leads to Mount Isabel, providing a rewarding trek with stunning vistas.
  • Explore the nearby Greys River and Spring Creek, perfect for fishing and enjoying the tranquility of nature at Spring Creek Trailhead.

Tent Camping Prices

  • Tent camping at Lake Alice is free, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious campers.
  • The Spring Creek Trailhead offers a great dispersed camping experience, also at no cost, ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without breaking the bank.
  • While some areas may have limited amenities, the natural beauty and outdoor activities available make the experience priceless.

Tips for Tent Camping Near Smoot

  • Be prepared for primitive camping conditions at Lake Alice, where you’ll find basic facilities like fire rings and picnic tables, but no reservations.
  • Always practice Leave No Trace principles, especially at Spring Creek Trailhead, to keep the area clean and enjoyable for future visitors.
  • If you're planning to fish, early morning or late evening is the best time at Lake Alice to avoid the afternoon winds and rising temperatures.

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