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Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV Park and Cody Trout Ranch Camp offer distinctive glamping accommodations along Wyoming's North Fork Highway, approximately 25 miles from Yellowstone National Park's East entrance. The Cody Trout Ranch includes unique tipi and sheep wagon accommodations among its 39 sites, while Yellowstone Valley Inn provides comfortable glamping options with modern amenities. Both locations feature full hookups, hot showers, and clean facilities, with Yellowstone Valley Inn also offering an indoor hot tub and outdoor pool for relaxation after days exploring. The Big Quiet Farm Stay & Campground houses additional yurt accommodations in a tranquil setting. Visitors appreciate the comfortable glamping options that balance wilderness experiences with essential comforts. As one reviewer noted, "This was by far our favorite park on our recent trip out west. We had a spot on the outer circle and the lots were huge with a great view."
The Chief Joseph Scenic Highway provides access to several glamping experiences between Cody and Yellowstone, with sites situated along the beautiful Shoshone River offering unparalleled mountain views. Several glamping locations operate seasonally from May through September, with Newton Creek accommodations remaining open through September 20. The Cody KOA provides upscale glamping options with daily access to their pool and hot tub facilities, plus a convenient shuttle service to the famous Cody Nite Rodeo. Nature enthusiasts can explore nearby hiking trails, including routes with historical significance like the path Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce used. A visitor described their experience: "Beautiful sound. The backdrop of the rocky mountains and the Shoshone River and toss in a rail fence and you're sitting in a whole bunch of peace in the mountains."
"Great amenities Full hookups, Hot Tub, private bath and showers, pool (good for later in the summer Brrr) restaurant , lounge, store for supplies and a welcoming staff. "
"Wow very nice campground very clean showers, bathrooms warm friendly staff Jassica you're awesome!"
from $50 / night
Check Availability"Great free breakfast. Store hours very accommodating and staff very friendly."
"This campground is just outside Cody, WY. Easy access for people just passing through, just off a main road."
"Bear boxes, fire pits, river, mountains, tents only."
"It wasn’t super secluded but it wasn’t very full. Our site was on the river bank, the mountains surrounding us. The location was perfect, right in between Cody and Yellowstone."
from $15 - $90 / night
Check Availability"You will have a fire ring, pit toilets, picnic table, bear box, water(hand pump) This is a beautiful campground that is situated along side the Shoshone River."
"Not very far from yellowstone, some of the most stunning views and clean camping next to pristine waters"
"Nice convenient town to get things ready before hitting the Yellowstone. Walmart, Rodeo, Verizon, etc."
"This is a great campground if you want to be close to town. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. The RV park is very dog friendly. The RV park also has a laundry room open 24 hours."
"Nice camp, relatively close to center. Possible walk to center cca 20min. 10 min to Buffalo Bill museum. Showers and restrooms very clean. Laundry well equipped with washing machins and dryers."
"They said to take your time and enjoy the Chief Joseph scenic highway drive with all of its overlooks. The scenery driving up out of Cody is unique and inspiring."
"In the valley, close to Yellowstone, close to Beartooth Hwy…about 10 sites(we were the only ones) vault toilets clean! Road noise but next to a creek!"
"One time in the tipis In July and one time in an RV site in early May. The tipis are gorgeously appointed and so comfortable to sleep in."
"Staff was very friendly. Sites are gravel. Cute little coffee house. Laundry room was clean & spacious. Friendly horses as you enter."
from $46 - $135 / night
Check Availability"Within walking distance to the lake, which made it great to go paddle boarding. There is also a store up the road about 1/2 a mile. This is a really beautiful area and a well maintained campground."
"This campground is nice for its location in relation both to Yellowstone's NE entrance and The Beartooths."
"If you are looking for a good base camp to go adventuring along the Beartooth Highway, this is a great option."
"He was going to set up a live trap and hopefully move them to a new home territory. That said, we were able to take a quick look at the campground before being shooed out."
TravelerPerry's has great tent, cabin, and RV spots. The bathroom and shower facility is perfect and everything on the site is always well maintained. Have never had a bad experience here, always pleasant.
TravelerStayed here 2 times. One time in the tipis In July and one time in an RV site in early May. The tipis are gorgeously appointed and so comfortable to sleep in. They are right on the Shoshone, definitely a great and five star experience. You can fish on the river if it’s not running too fast and there is a Trout pond you also can fish for free.
The RV sites are all pull-through and very nice grace ,but unfortunately can’t see the river from them. The showers and laundry are clean but laundry is limited. They have a coffee shack but not open. Lots of great birds of prey in the area. Close to Cody.
A hot tub and larger laundry would make this place perfect.
RangerVery nice little campground albeit a little pricey. If you are looking for a good base camp to go adventuring along the Beartooth Highway, this is a great option. Right along Beartooth Lake, vault toilets in each of the 3 loops and running water in Loop B. Loop C is set the farthest back and some of the sites aren't the most level. I opted for Loop B and it was quite pleasant. You have to get your payment envelope at Loop A. The road can be a bit rough. At $15 a night it seemed like a lot for what I needed. No service with Verizon. Great access to hiking trails.
RangerStaff was very friendly. Sites are gravel. Cute little coffee house. Laundry room was clean & spacious. Friendly horses as you enter. Nice size dog area, but beware of the attacking black birds!!!! We had Wi-Fi when we first checked in. Within a few minutes rain came through & we lost power. The Wi-Fi at the sites never came back on. We lost power twice while we were there. The local power company needs to trim some trees or update the grid. Close to a highway but pretty quiet. Nice little guns & ammo shop on site. Other than the power & wifi issue this is a great campground!!
ScoutVery helpful office staff, help backing in (the dreaded electrical meters☹️), very clean. No picnic tables ; pets allowed, but I did not find a pet area? Very clean place; only stayed one night, but would go back.
GuidePrimitive beauty right on the Shoshone river. Bear boxes, fire pits, river, mountains, tents only.
LegendA local couple told me that we should check out this campground. They said to take your time and enjoy the Chief Joseph scenic highway drive with all of its overlooks. The scenery driving up out of Cody is unique and inspiring. We stopped halfway down the highway at Dead Indian Campground and enjoy the scenery from camp.
The campground is split on two sides of the creek. The host is on the Cody side along with 5 sites. The garbage bin is also over there. We chose to stay in site 10 which is one of the other 5 across the creek. You take the main highway over the creek and then into this area. This site is large and has a short trail that leads right to the creek. We enjoyed the short walk on the campground road the continues past our site. We found a clear view of the powerful creek and a beautiful skyline. One site is a secluded walk-in for tenters. There are clean vault toilets on each side. Bring in your own water or purify some from the creek. The vegetation is a bit tall in the sites on this side. Site 10 was great but the others looked less inviting.
There is a hiking trail just down the road in each direction. One leads into the canyon and the other into the meadows. The trail into the canyon is the route that Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce used to avoid a trap by the military. Just as we were about to hike the thunderstorm rolled in. Thus we can only say that the start of the trail was good especially with the history adding value.
This year it’s cool but the host said it’s normally hot. She said all the green grass is usually yellow.
This is a nice stop along a beautiful scenic drive. This is grizzly territory so take appropriate precautions.
TravelerClean with plenty of space between sites. Great free breakfast. Store hours very accommodating and staff very friendly.
GuideGreat find on our way to Yellowstone. early May when there are limited campgrounds open this one is. Great amenities Full hookups, Hot Tub, private bath and showers, pool (good for later in the summer Brrr) restaurant , lounge, store for supplies and a welcoming staff. Dog friendly and beautiful scenery surrounds you. wake up to herds of prong horn sheep and elk in the pastures around the campground. A river runs along the edge of the campground and we are told it is great native trout fishing. We will be returning for sure.
Wapiti, Wyoming sits at approximately 6,300 feet elevation in the corridor between Cody and Yellowstone National Park's east entrance. The Shoshone River runs through this valley, creating a riparian ecosystem where wildlife sightings are common. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, with summer highs typically reaching the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit.
Fishing opportunities: The Shoshone River provides excellent trout fishing for anglers. At Cody Trout Ranch Camp, visitors can fish at their stocked pond. "My littles (6&8) loved the playground, the fishing pond, it's far enough from the road to be quiet and safe," notes one reviewer.
Wildlife viewing: The mountains surrounding Wapiti offer opportunities to spot diverse wildlife. Grizzly bears are present in the area, particularly at higher elevations. "This is a fabulous, clean Forest service campground, with great hosts... wildlife sightings are common," reports a camper at Newton Creek.
High-elevation hiking: For those willing to venture into the Beartooth Mountains, hiking trails offer spectacular alpine experiences. At Beartooth Lake Campground, "We took a hike to the backside of the lake which had numerous shallow creek crossings and great vistas across the lake."
Mountain vistas: The scenery surrounding camping areas receives consistent praise. According to a visitor at Newton Creek Campground, "This is a beautiful campground that is situated along side the Shoshone River. Not only a feast for the eyes but for the ears."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area typically maintain high standards of cleanliness. A camper at Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV noted, "The facilities were clean and managed well. We didn't try the restaurant so we can talk to that but it looked nice."
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer spacious sites with adequate separation. "Sites are set up with alternating hookups so you are not picnicking over your neighbors dump hose. Most sites have a paved patio as well," reports a reviewer at Cody KOA.
Glamping options: Luxury camping close to Wapiti, Wyoming provides comfort in rustic settings. The Big Quiet Farm Stay & Campground offers unique accommodations with stunning views. "Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so excited to have Rod's property on our platform! So many ways to stay, from Tee-Pees to tents!"
Hard-sided requirements: Some campgrounds prohibit tent camping due to bear activity. At Newton Creek, "Hard sided camping only, grizzly bear activity, no tents or pop up campers allowed. Might want to buy or rent some bear spray."
Price considerations: Campground fees vary significantly throughout the region. A visitor to Clearwater Campground appreciated the value: "The camp ground was perfect. It wasn't super secluded but it wasn't very full. Our site was on the river bank, the mountains surrounding us."
Weather variability: Even summer nights can be quite cold at higher elevations. "We went labor day weekend and it got down to 29°F at night so bring appropriate gear," warns a camper at Beartooth Lake Campground.
Limited connectivity: Cell service can be spotty or nonexistent. A visitor to Beartooth Lake mentioned, "No service with Verizon. Great access to hiking trails."
Kid-friendly recreation: Campgrounds with dedicated play areas keep children entertained. At Cody KOA, a visitor observed, "Very nice campground that's well maintained with many amenities... There's a playground, large outdoor chess and scrabble."
Bug preparation: Insect repellent is essential, particularly in forested areas. "There is also a day use area with a boat launch. Mosquitoes were out even as we set up," notes a camper at Beartooth Lake Campground.
Educational opportunities: Historical sites offer learning experiences for children. Along the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway, Dead Indian Campground provides access to significant trails: "The trail into the canyon is the route that Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce used to avoid a trap by the military."
Site selection strategy: Choose sites carefully based on specific needs. At Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV, "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."
Hookup considerations: Many RV parks in the area offer full hookups. At Parkway RV Campground, a reviewer mentioned, "Park is well maintained and the park WIFI works good, I was parked across the street from the office."
Trip planning: Allow extra time when calculating travel distances. A visitor at Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV shared, "The only drawback to this RV park how far from Yellowstone it is. It's 35+ minutes from the East entrance which is already an hour away from most of Yellowstone's major places to visit."
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