Operated by the US Forest Service, Turpin Meadow Campground accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with water hookups available at select sites. The campground sits along a rough access road that can challenge some vehicles, though both drive-in and walk-in sites are available. Around 20 individual sites spread across open terrain, with an overflow area near horse corrals for busy periods.
The campground connects to an active equestrian facility where horses roam with bells to deter bears. Each site includes a bear box, picnic table, and fire ring, with firewood available for purchase. Water spigots are scattered throughout the campground rather than at individual sites. Vault toilets and dumpsters serve the area, and camp hosts provide information about local bear activity.
"Very quiet, away from the traffic of the national park," notes Timothy N., reflecting the campground's location outside the busier Teton areas. Some sites offer better wind protection than others among the scattered trees. Mountain views vary by site location, with some spots having limited sightlines. A nearby lodge provides food options within walking distance.
The season runs from May 20 through September 30, with multiple water sources and clean facilities. Campers seeking additional options can explore campgrounds near Moran or check nearby Box Creek just 1.5 miles west.
Description
The Turpin Meadow Campground is located 17 miles East of Moran Junction on the Buffalo Valley Road. It is outfitted with 14 standard campsites, 4 pull through sites, 2 double-unit vault restrooms, and 1 single-unit vault restroom. It is also equipped with corrals, hitching posts, water access, a stock tank, accessibility to bear boxes, dumpsters, and a game storage pole.
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Location
Public CampgroundTurpin Meadow Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
Turpin Meadows Campground The Turpin Meadow Campground is located on the Buffalo Valley Road within the Blackrock Ranger District. From Moran, Wyoming, which is located South of Yellowstone National Park entrance, head East on East Highway 287 (US-26) for about 13 miles, turning left on Turpin Meadows Ranch Road (National Forest Road 30050). Continue on this road for 4 miles then make a right turn on Turpin Meadows Loop (National Forest Road 30065) of a mile where you will see signage for Turpin Meadows Campground on the right. Travel details from Moran: 17.48 miles, 23 minutes (approximate time estimate) Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps: Forest Service Road Maps and Publications
Coordinates
43.85556054 N
110.26562382 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- 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
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 43 min from Pocatello, ID
- 5 hrs 15 min from Bozeman, MT
- 5 hrs 49 min from Billings, MT
















