Managed by the Bureau of Land Management within the campgrounds around BLM Land — Cody Field Office, Five Springs Falls Campground sits in forested terrain above a narrow, paved mountain road that climbs 2.2 miles off the main highway via steep switchbacks with no guardrails. A posted sign restricts vehicles over 24 feet, and reviewers consistently note that anything approaching that length would be a difficult proposition. Cars and short-haul rigs handle the road without issue in dry conditions, but snow or ice cuts off access entirely until the highway reopens after winter.
The campground runs in two loops plus additional sites along the road above them. Lower sites are mostly tent-only and sit directly alongside a small creek, with picnic tables, fire rings, and short trails connecting sites along the water's edge. Upper sites are more exposed and lose both the sound and sight of the creek, though one group site in the upper loop is handicapped accessible. The fee is $7 per night. Facilities include a common water source, vault toilets, and trash service.
A short hike of roughly half a mile above the campground leads to the namesake waterfall, which draws the most interest earlier in the summer when flow is stronger. Lower Five Springs Falls Campground sits just 0.1 miles southeast for those who want an alternative base. Nearby, Porcupine Falls Dispersed — Bighorn NF offers another option for those continuing into the Bighorns. No pets are permitted. Five Springs Falls works best for tent campers and those with compact rigs who want creek-side sites without a crowded campground.
Description
Five Springs Falls Campground provides an excellent opportunity for camping, hiking, picnicking, and sightseeing. The elevation ranges from 6,520 feet at the campground to 7,240 feet at the forest boundary. This area offers breathtaking views of northern Bighorn Basin with a panoramic view of the Bighorn, Pryor, and Absaroka Mountains. Wildlife in the area include: deer, elk, moose, black bear, and mountain lion. The lower loop of the campground contains 9 campsites with tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, and a central toilet facility. The sites in the lower loop are suitable for tent camping or picnicking only, with the exception of the host site (#1), where parking a camp trailer is possible. A water faucet adjacent to the host site is available for all visitors. A short hike on the trail from the parking area leads to a lookout of Five Springs Falls. There are 2 benches located along the trail to the falls. The upper loop of the campground contains 10 campsites with tent pads, fire rings, and a central toilet facility. Travel up the access road to the campsites, which are located along the right side of the road, and surrounding the upper parking area. Some of the campsites in the upper loops are designed as pull-through sites suitable for camp trailers. There are 2 benches located to the left of the access road adjacent to the toilet facility that provide an overlook of the surrounding mountain ranges. The upper loop of the campground also provides access to trails leading to the Bighorn National Forest.
Fee Info
The fee for overnight camping is $7 per night/per campsite. There is no fee for day use.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFive Springs Falls Campground is located in Wyoming near Lovell
Directions
Travel 22 miles east on U.S. Highway 14A from Lovell, and turn left at the Five Springs Falls Campground sign. Travel this steep, narrow access road for two miles to the lower loop of the campground (not suitable for recreational vehicles over 25 ft. in length). The road continues to the upper loop, which contains additional sites.
Address
1002 Blackburn Street
Cody, WY 82414
Coordinates
44.80565 N
107.97032 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/25/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 2 min from Billings, MT
- 4 hrs 12 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 18 min from Bozeman, MT
- 7 hrs 31 min from Idaho Falls, ID
