Elk Fork Campground
Open first-come, first-served. Hard-sided camping equipment is required in the Wapiti Ranger District due to bear activity. Food storage in bear boxes is mandatory March 1 through December 1. No potable water available on site.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM 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 Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday 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
Elk Fork Campground is a rustic Forest Service campground situated along the North Fork Shoshone River in Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest. The 13 sites are positioned along the river corridor approximately 28 miles west of Cody and just 25 miles from Yellowstone National Park's East Entrance. Each site includes a bear box for required food storage, fire ring with grill, picnic table, and tent pad, making it well-suited for tent camping and small RVs. The campground serves as the trailhead for Elk Fork Trail, which follows Elk Creek into the Washakie Wilderness. Horse corrals and trailer parking are provided for stock users accessing the backcountry. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. This is a primitive, first-come first-served campground with no hookups, showers, or dump station. The maximum RV spur length is 22 feet, limiting access to smaller rigs. There is no cell service at the campground. A 16-day stay limit applies, and hard-sided camping equipment is required in this area due to bear activity.
Directions
From Cody, travel west on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 for 28 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 527-6241 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Shoshone NF - Elk Fork Campground | |
| Shoshone NF Alerts |
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