Little Sunlight Camping Area, near Cody, Wyoming, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the fuss of modern amenities. This location offers a peaceful retreat with stunning views and a serene atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long drive.

The area features picnic tables and fire rings, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors and gather around the fire at night. Visitors have noted the clean pit toilets and the beautiful river nearby, which adds to the charm of the place. As one camper put it, “The views are incredible,” and many have praised the surrounding landscape for its breathtaking beauty.

For those who love adventure, there are hiking trails nearby that lead through picturesque canyons, and horseback riding is popular among visitors. Just keep in mind that the road to get there can be a bit rough, so a vehicle with good clearance is recommended. If you're up for some exploration, there's even a ghost town accessible via a short hike.

While you won't find cell service here, the tranquility and natural beauty make it a worthwhile escape from the hustle and bustle. Whether you're camping solo or with friends, Little Sunlight Camping Area offers a refreshing break in the heart of Wyoming's wilderness.

This dispersed camping area hosts five campsites with a canopy of pine and juniper surrounding the site. 16-day stay limit Water: Not available This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments No cell service Notes: Be prepared to store food properly. Picnic tables and bear boxes provided. However, water, Forest Service fire rings, and garbage pickup are not provided. Corrals and parking for horse trailers are available at the nearby trailhead.

Little Sunlight Camping Area

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This site about 12 miles up sunset road along a very rough washboard dirt/gravel rod.   The road was extremely dusty in the summer and almost forced us to turn back.  The dispersed sites are very rough and not well maintained.   However, the views are some of the best we have ever seen in Wyoming.   The sunset in the valley seemed to go on forever and provided light up until 10 pm.  You will need 4 wheel drive or high clearance to access the best sites next to the river.  If you are willing to endure the drive and don’t mind rough dispersed camping, the beauty of the site more than makes up for it.  No facilities here just a stone fire ring.  The site is known for grizzly bears.  So you need to be an experienced camper to enjoy this area or take precautions.   

Incredible Mountain Valley

Quiet, serene and absolutely beautiful. We were basically alone in the entire campground the week before Labor Day. Completely off the beaten path. The road in is actually quite easy and the area has many 4x4 trails to explore, although the campground should be easily accessible in 2wd. We camped back beyond the developed sites, so we just had a rock fire pit and no picnic table but it was easy to adapt. 
There is a vault toilet at the developed campground. Absolutely beautiful. 
-also, there is a ghost town you can reach via a short hike. 
-when we were here, many spots were “held” by hunters leaving their trailers in a spot, so the developed sites looked very full, but were basically uninhabited. 

Perfect in every way 

Our favorite out of five spots on this trip. The views are incredible. If you stay in the main camp area there are great hiking trails through the canyon. Be aware that once you hit the main camp ground there are spot through the rest of the road. Very beautiful spots right along the river. You will not regret staying here 

Best ever

Really nice little spot with maybe 8 sites to choose from. Decent clean pit toilets. Popular among horseback riders. There were probably 4 other groups there. Picnic tables, fire rings with grates, nice little river. Easy road in. Can bring big rigs. And the surrounding landscape was amazingly beautiful. No cell service for Verizon.

Nice camping by river

We’ve stayed in multiple dispersed sites across four different states and this was my wife’s favorite. We did stay in one of the developed spots and there was only one other camper in a spot where we couldn’t see them. It is ten miles down a gravel road and if you’re going to Yellowstone the road does not go through, you’ll have to go back out the way you came. However we thought it was more than worth it for the views!

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