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.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:00PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Northwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 286. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont. In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Park. * WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * THUNDERSTORMS: Lightning and outflow wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible through Monday afternoon. * HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:00PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Northwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 286. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont. In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Park. * WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * THUNDERSTORMS: Lightning and outflow wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible through Monday afternoon. * HUMIDITY: As low as 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:30AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...Northern Wyoming and portions of central Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 12 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires and the Weiser Knoll fire continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
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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