Dead Indian Campground
Open for the season. The south loop remains open year-round without services or fees during winter months. First-come, first-served with a 16-day stay limit.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 1:48AM MDT until July 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Casper Mountain, Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Lander Foothills, Natrona County Lower Elevations, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Southwest Bighorn Basin, Upper Wind River Basin, Wind River Basin, Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County, Southeast Bighorn Basin and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills, Jackson Hole, North Bighorn Basin, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. In south central Wyoming, East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge and Rock Springs and Green River. In southwest Wyoming, South Lincoln County. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, Star Valley, Upper Green River Basin and Upper Green River Basin Foothills. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. The most likely period of possible flooding is this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving showers and thunderstorms and abnormally high moisture in the air can bring locally heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Dead Indian Campground sits at approximately 8,000 feet elevation on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway in the Clarks Fork Ranger District of Shoshone National Forest. The 10-site campground provides a staging point for wilderness exploration, with a trailhead across the highway leading along Dead Indian Creek, through the Absaroka Wilderness and Dead Indian Meadows, and up to the summit of Dead Indian Peak. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, and picnic tables. Bear boxes are provided for required food storage in this active bear habitat. Adjacent corrals across Highway 296 accommodate horses and pack animals. Sites have a maximum spur length of 32 feet, making this campground better suited for tent camping and smaller RVs. The south loop remains open during winter months without services or fees for those seeking off-season access. The 16-day stay limit applies during the regular season. Cash or check payment only.
Directions
From Cody, travel north on State Highway 120 for 16 miles. Turn left (west) onto Chief Joseph Scenic Highway (State Highway 296). Travel west approximately 16 miles to the campground. Be advised of steep switchbacks.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 527-6921 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Dead Indian Campground | |
| Shoshone NF Camping & Cabins |
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