Established Camping
Clearwater Campground
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The Shoshone National Forest Campgrounds are no longer reservable via Recreation.gov, it will be available first come, first served. Reservations that were made prior to March 13, 2025 will be honored.
Clearwater Campground is located near Cody, Wyoming, in the Shoshone National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby rivers and mountainous landscapes. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and they can explore Yellowstone National Park and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, both accessible within an hour.
Description
Overview
Clearwater Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway, about 32 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 20 miles east of the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
Recreation
Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. The North Fork of the Shoshone River is a popular fly-fishing location for rainbow and Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
Facilities
The campground offers one group camping area, which provides private parking, three large picnic tables, two food storage lockers and campfire circle. Additionally, 11 single-family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and food storage locker. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided, but drinking water is not available. Campers may gather firewood from the area.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River and has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Douglas fir and large juniper trees cover the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet. A wide variety of wildlife lives in the area. Visitors often glimpse grizzly bears, deer, elk, bison, moose, fox, coyotes and bald eagles.
Nearby Attractions
Pahaska Tepee, west of the campground, is home to Buffalo Bill's original hunting lodge, built in 1904. Tours are offered daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Pahaska also offers guided horseback rides, a gift shop, restaurant and lodging. Yellowstone National Park's east entrance is 25 miles from the campground via the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features. The small, historic city of Cody offers a variety of dining, lodging and shopping options. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center offers extensive displays of Greater Yellowstone natural history, Plains Indians artifacts, western art, firearms, Buffalo Bill memorabilia and a wild sheep exhibit.
Location
Clearwater Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Cody, Wyo., follow Sheridan Avenue west through Cody until the road leaves town, and becomes the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14/16/20). The campground is 32 miles west of Cody, on the south side of the highway and next to the river.
Address
203A YELLOWSTONE AVE
Cody, WY 82414
Coordinates
44.4622222 N
109.6683333 W
Detours Nearby
Little Sunlight Camping Area
1 hr 48 min away
Shoshone National Forest Crazy Creek Campground
1 hr 53 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 21 min from Billings
- 3 hrs 37 min from Bozeman
- 6 hrs 51 min from Idaho Falls
- 7 hrs 34 min from Pocatello
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
