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Dead Indian Campground

3 Reviews

About

National Forest

Shoshone National Forest

This campground hosts 10 campsites and a trailhead across State Highway 296. The trail climbs along Dead Indian Creek, through the Absaroka Wilderness, across Dead Indian Meadows, and up to the summit of Dead Indian Peak. 16-day stay limit Water: Not available This site is not accessible to persons…

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  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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3 Reviews

R
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2021

Small and private

Small campground. Small rigs only. Lots of mosquitoes. No water or power. River runs in middle. Has park host. Bathrooms clean.

Site4
Month of VisitJuly
M
Reviewed May. 16, 2021

Good little campsite

So glad to find this great little campsite on our way to Yellowstone! We like to camp away from crowds & we were the only campers at this sweet little 10 site campground. It is free national forest camping with a vault toilet. There is a campground host. It us near a stream & of course,…

Site4
Month of VisitJune
Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 10, 2019

Woodsy sites along the Chief Joseph scenic highway in a historic location

A 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…

Site10
Month of VisitAugust
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Location

Dead Indian Campground is located in Wyoming

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Directions

From Cody, travel north on State Highway 120 for 16 miles. Turn left (west) on Chief Joseph Scenic Highway (State Highway 296). Travel west about 16 miles to the campground. Be advised, steep switchbacks.

Coordinates

44.75303056 N
109.41703936 W

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