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.
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.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
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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