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Threemile Campground

Hard-sided campers only can access this National Forest campground due to active grizzly bear presence in the area. Threemile Campground sits along the Shoshone River, just three miles from Yellowstone's eastern entrance, with 21 sites spread through a mature pine forest. The campground operates seasonally from early June through early September, with reservations available for $20-$40 per night.

Sites accommodate RVs up to 75 feet and feature bear boxes, fire rings, and picnic tables. Several sites provide direct river access where campers can walk from their spot into the water for fishing. Dexter I. notes that "campsites are nicely spread apart and sit in a mature pine forest." A decorative rail fence runs along the campground boundary, and sites on the west loop tend to be quieter and farther from the road.

The campground provides vault toilets, potable water via a hand pump system, and trash service. No cell phone reception reaches the area. Wildlife sightings are common, with multiple reviewers reporting bear encounters both within the campground and along nearby Highway 14. Campers looking for tent-friendly options can find campgrounds around Shoshone National Forest that allow soft-sided camping in lower-risk bear areas.

Description

Overview

Threemile Campground is located just three miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, and 50 miles from the full service gateway community of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. The area is an ideal destination for a family getaway, with many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Hard-sided camp trailers and RVs are required.

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. The nearby Pahaska Trail provides access into the North Absaroka Wilderness Area.

Facilities

The campground offers family campsites for hard-sided camp trailers and RVs. Some sites overlook the river. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring and food storage locker. Vault toilets, hand-pumped drinking water (two spigots, one spigot is accessibiliy compliant) and trash collection are provided. Campers may gather firewood in the area.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along the North Fork of the Shoshone River and has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. A forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,700 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 is just a mile west of the campground. This historic site 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 three 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.

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NOTICE: At this time, we are not accepting reservations for the listed campgrounds, but rather are available first-come/first-served. NOTE: The Clearwater Group site and the Sunlight Rangers Cabin continue to accept reservations.Please continue to monitor Recreation.gov to see if reservation status changes.

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Threemile Campground is located in Wyoming

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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 located almost 49 miles west of Cody, on the south side of U.S. Highway 14/16/20, next to the Shoshone River.

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203A YELLOWSTONE AVE
Cody, WY 82414

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44.4961111 N
109.9511111 W

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A well-equipped campground near Yellowstone with spacious sites, clean facilities, and reasonable rates. Hard-sided camping only due to bear activity. Some sites offer river access and mountain views.

Laura M.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 18, 2022

Busy and Full

This USFS campground is very close to the eastern entrance of Yellowstone, and maybe that’s why it had such a busy, chaotic vibe. We drove through it on a Friday afternoon in and all the sites were taken. To tell the truth, I’m not sure if we would have stayed there even if a spot was available. The sites were dusty and open with little privacy.

Gendered handicap accessible vault toilets, dumpsters, host on site.

$15/night. Reservations can be made here, apparently, as there were several empty sites marked with a “reserved” sign. Each site has a bear box, fire pit, and picnic table. No tent camping allowed here due to bear activity. Hard sided campers only. Keep your food and anything that smells like food inside!!

Closes in the fall for the season. 16 day stay limit. No cell service.

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N I.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 27, 2021

Mountain High

Dates: July 1 - Sep end

Fees: $15.00 single site

$30.00 double

Stay Limit: 14 days

Sites: 21

ALERT: Due to grizzly bear activity hard sided camping only. NO TENTS

Potable water, trash, pit toilets, bear box, fire ring, picnic table

There are some great river sites. A beautiful rail fence goes along the campground boundary. Nice level sites and long enough for mid size RV's. The backdrop of the mountains are wonderful. I see no reason to travel into Yellowstone to camp. Enjoy less crowded spaces and enjoy the Shoshone River as it bounces along side the rocky shore.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Dexter I.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021

Nice campground just outside Yellowstone - Hard side camping only

Threemile Campground is a nice campground just three miles from Yellowstone NP. However this campground is not for tent campers as only hard sided campers are allow due to bears in the area. The campground has 21 sites, all with picnic tables, metal fire rings and poles to hang your lantern on and bear lockers for food storage. Vault toilets serve the campground. Water is available as well as a bear proof dumpster for your trash. And about those bears, two black bear cubs were seen just a few miles down the highway. Campsite are nicely spread apart and sit in a mature pine forest.

Month of VisitSeptember

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Hannah

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2021

Great Spot

We were able to drive in and choose a spot (September 9) but I can imagine during the summer peak times, it's probably fully reserved in advance. The location is great and a bear box is on site. The sites are a bit close together, and the bathrooms are clean.

Month of VisitSeptember

Nancy C.

Legend

Reviewed May. 28, 2021

Back to nature. Saw a GRIZZLY!

After touring this campground, it had not yet opened for the season, we pulled back onto the road, and there was a GRIZZLY. There is a reason this, and other, campgrounds are hard sided only.

I can't wait to come back to this one though. So close to Yellowstone. The drive from this direction into the park is spectacular!

The campground is right on the Shoshone River. There is a water spicket that requires you to pump (old school method) to get drinking water. With no other services, make sure to being everything you need. There is a handicap vault toilet.

The sites are generous and private. The views are amazing. Check out the photos and vids.

Enjoy this true back to nature spot. You won't regret it.

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Month of VisitMay

Crystal C.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2019

Hard Sides Only!!

If you are a tent camper, something you quickly realize when traveling in this are of Wyoming is that not all campgrounds are created equally. There are so many options yet many of them are in high risk areas for bears and because of that you are somewhat limited when it comes to forest sites. That was the case when entering ThreeMile Campground!

I was very interested in this campground for a variety of reasons including large shaded sites, river access and proximity to Yellowstone's Eastern entrance. However as excited as I was I was quickly disappointed as I pulled into camp, got out of my car to pay for a site and discovered I would not be able to stay at this location. I am not opposed to car camping in an area, but at this location they do not allow car camping either only hard sided RVs or Vans. I was so upset!!

I toured the camp despite not being able to stay and just as I had imagined the sites are very nice. The tables are sturdy and mostly shaded. there are bear boxes at each site in addition to fire rings and the spacing for most vehicles is decent.

I spoke to a ranger in the area and he mentioned the threat of moving bears was very high at this campground hence the restrictions and while I understood it was still upsetting. I went on to explore a bit more and noticed that there are several sites along the shore where you can leave your site and walk right into the water. Others were on the land side and offered seclusion with trees and bushes.

Bathrooms here are only vaults and there is no electricity or water provided so you will want to bring everything with you should you stay here. Prices seemed very reasonable at $15 for standard sites and $30 for double with a discount given to senior access pass holders.

I noticed a few posted rules for the campground including quiet time hours for not only generators but also music, a point which the ranger reiterated to me because many people come here and blast music during summer months.

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Samantha T.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

Beautiful close to Yellowstone

Great spot close to Yellowstone. Was able to pull up and get a spot. The campground fills up on weekends but weekday arrivals it’s easy to just pull up. This is hard side only camping no tents due to bears.

Gary T.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2019

Philmont alternative 100 %

I was one of the lucky scouts that went to buffalo bill during the philmont forest fire and it was one of the best experiences 2nd to none from philmont I highly recommend going if ur looking for somthing that will give u a challenge

Gretchen B.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016

Beautiful location close to Yellowstone

This campground is popular with locals as well as travelers because of the beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. It provides the chance unplug and truly relax, as there is no cell phone reception. There are 15 large sites; those along the west loop are a little farther from the road and quieter, and many sites offer a nearby view of the Shoshone River Bear spray is a necessity if you plan to fish the river or do any hiking in the area. It's always worth taking a drive into Yellowstone at both dusk and dawn for maximum wildlife spotting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Three Mile Campground located in Wyoming?

Threemile Campground is located in northwestern Wyoming, just three miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park. This USFS (U.S. Forest Service) campground sits in a scenic area known for beautiful natural surroundings and wildlife viewing opportunities. The campground is positioned along a river, offering some waterfront sites. Its strategic location makes it a popular base for both locals and travelers exploring the Yellowstone region.

What amenities are available at Three Mile Campground?

Threemile Campground offers basic but essential amenities for campers. The 21 sites each include picnic tables, metal fire rings, and lantern poles. The campground provides potable water, trash disposal, pit toilets, and bear boxes for food storage. Each site has a designated parking area. Some sites are positioned along the river, offering scenic views. The campground operates on a fee basis with standard sites at $15 and double sites at $30. Note that due to grizzly bear activity, this is a hard-sided camping only area - no tents are permitted.

Are there photos available of Three Mile Campground before booking?

While specific photo availability isn't detailed, visitors can likely find images of Threemile Campground through the U.S. Forest Service website, recreation.gov, or camping apps like The Dyrt. The campground features 21 sites with varying layouts - some along the west loop are more secluded, while others offer river views. The area is known for its beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. For the most current visual information, contacting the Shoshone National Forest office directly would be advisable before planning your trip.

Is Three Mile Campground close to Yellowstone National Park?

Yes, Threemile Campground is extremely close to Yellowstone National Park, located just three miles from the park's east entrance. This prime location makes it an excellent base for daily excursions into Yellowstone. The proximity to the national park is one of the main reasons for the campground's popularity, especially during peak summer months. For visitors wanting to explore Yellowstone while staying outside the park boundaries, this campground offers one of the most convenient access points.

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