Falls Campground
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens mid to late June depending on snow conditions and remains open until approximately October 20. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Outside the fee collection period, the campground may remain accessible but without water or trash services.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:23AM 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 today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * 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: There is a 20 to 30% chance for virga showers/dry thunderstorms between 1500 and 2000. Wind gusts up to 55 mph will be possible from outflows. * HUMIDITY: As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the upper 70s.
Evacuation - Immediate issued August 9 at 8:25PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
EVIRIW The following message is transmitted at the request of the Fremont County Emergency Management. Due to a wildfire near Johnny Lee's Corner, an Immediate Evacuation is required for the following areas: Areas east of highway 28 and the entire Twin Creek Drainage south of highway 287 must evacuate immediately due to wildfire threat. Go to Fremont County Facebook page or County 10 News for updates. GO NOW! The following message is transmitted at the request of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:39AM 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...All of Western and Central Wyoming * WHEN...Now through Noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires 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
Falls Campground is a recently remodeled facility in the Shoshone National Forest, located 25 miles northwest of Dubois along U.S. Highway 26/287. The 54 campsites are nestled among mature pine and fir trees near Brooks Lake Creek Falls. Every site comes equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and bear-proof food storage box. Loop A sites feature electric hookups for RVs. The campground's signature attraction is the 0.2-mile Falls Overlook Trail, which provides views of Brooks Lake Creek Falls. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout in the creek. Maximum spur length is 32 feet, and the stay limit is 16 days. Food storage is mandatory throughout the campground due to bear activity. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Payment is by cash or check only. Senior and Access pass holders receive a 50% discount on single site fees.
Directions
From Dubois, travel northwest for 25 miles on U.S. Highway 26/287.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| 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
| Falls Campground - USFS | |
| Shoshone NF Alerts |
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