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Established Camping

Hunter Peak

About

USDA Forest Service

Shoshone National Forest

Overview

Hunter Peak Campground is located on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway/State Highway 296, approximately four miles south of the junction with scenic Beartooth Highway/U.S. Highway 12. The campground is about 60 miles northeast of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming.

Recreation

The Clarks Fork offers outstanding fishing opportunities for rainbow and cutthroat trout. Many hiking trails are located in the area, including the Clarks Fork Trailhead, which is across the highway from the campground.

Facilities

The Clarks Fork offers outstanding fishing opportunities for rainbow and cutthroat trout. Many hiking trails are located in the area, including the Clarks Fork Trailhead, which is across the highway from the campground.

Natural Features

The campground sits on the banks of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. A mixed conifer forest covers the campground. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly bear, deer and elk makes its home in the area.

Nearby Attractions

The Beartooth Highway was deemed "the most beautiful drive in America," by the late Charles Kuralt. It snakes across the rugged Beartooth Mountains from Red Lodge to Cooke City, Mont., and is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated to sweeping views and plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities. Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance is approximately 24 miles from the campground via the Beartooth Highway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.

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Location

Hunter Peak is located in Wyoming

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Cody, Wyo., travel north on State Highway 120 to Highway 296. Enjoy your drive along the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway as the campground is approximately 60 miles from Cody, and located on the left side of the highway. From the northeast entrance of Yellowstone Park or Red Lodge, MT, travel on U.S. Highway 212, which is part of the All-American Road - Beartooth Scenic Byway to the junction with State Highway 296. Take Highway 296 approximately 5 miles to the campground, which is on the right side of the highway.

Address

203A YELLOWSTONE AVE
Cody, WY 82414

Coordinates

44.8847222 N
109.6544444 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2023

Spectacular

Great campground but BEWARE the sites are not as big as the US Forest Service site says they are as rigs over 28 feet will have trouble fitting.  We are 33 feet and only one site would fit us and fortunately we were able to snag it!!!  DON'T drink the water without boiling first.  Other than that it was a beautiful campground and loved our stay.

SiteSite 9
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jul. 4, 2022

Very clean Campground

BRING BUG SPRAY! Campground is very clean and in a great area. The drive to it is amazing. Be warned there are lots of mosquitoes but big spray will solve that problem.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Robert B., July 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Robert B., July 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Robert B., July 4, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2020

Nice River View

Located in the middle of the scenic byways. Nice enough but a little too overgrown for us. No cell service. Primitive feel but campground was full!

  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Kim B., July 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Kim B., July 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Kim B., July 20, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 31, 2019

Stretched out campground in beautiful bear country

This campground had more people than we expected. Most sites emptied out for the day so it’s pretty quiet. The host camps right at the start. This is along the road but downhill a bit. You can’t see traffic but you can hear it. Sites are large but don’t hide you from other campers. We preferred more privacy so the dog wouldn’t get upset by others moving around. 

It’s still a pleasant place. The vault toilets are clean. The hand pump works so water is available here. This is a nice camp but we think others are more scenic.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Art S., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Art S., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Art S., July 31, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 1, 2017

Pretty little campground along a scenic road

I've camped here for years, with good reason. It's in a beautiful area and offers the chance to base a camp near Cody, WY, Cooke City, MT, and the Beartooth Hwy. and take day trips or hikes. The scenery is dramatic and the altitude (about 6500 feet) makes it a terrific escape from summer heat. The facilities are basic but clean, and the campground is suitable for tent and RV campers. I do advise having bear spray for hikes and to keep in your tent at night "just in case".

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Gretchen B., July 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Gretchen B., July 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Hunter Peak by Gretchen B., July 1, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Hunter Peak?

Hunter Peak allows vehicles up to 56 feet.

Does Hunter Peak have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Hunter Peak does not have wifi.

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