Big Game Campground
Shoshone National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: CODY, WY, WY
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (29 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Big Game Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 29 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 23 miles east of the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and viewing local wildlife.Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Big Game Campground sits on the North Fork of the Shoshone River with excellent fishing access and is ideally positioned for Yellowstone visits (23 miles from east entrance). At $15/night on the scenic Buffalo Bill Byway, it offers great value for hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic driving in northwestern Wyoming.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly bear country — use bear-safe food storage practices. Also watch for moose, bison, and river otters near the river.
Insider tips for Big Game Campground: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand for Yellowstone access Bring a self-contained RV or plan for vault toilets only; no hookups available Plan fishing on the North Fork of the Shoshone River directly adjacent to camp Purchase firewood on-site to ensure availability
Skip Big Game Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You visit outside May 27–September 2 (seasonal closure). You prefer developed campgrounds with modern facilities.
Best time to visit Big Game Campground: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this window only.
Nearby campgrounds: Wapiti Campground (CODY, WY), Clearwater Campground (Cody, WY), Rex Hale (CODY, WY), Threemile Campground (Cody, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Big Game Campground
Cell signal at Big Game Campground (CODY, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Big Game Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 29 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 23 miles east of the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and viewing local wildlife.Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 14 sites and high demand for Yellowstone access
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for vault toilets only; no hookups available
Plan fishing on the North Fork of the Shoshone River directly adjacent to camp
Purchase firewood on-site to ensure availability
Campground operates seasonally during this window only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Cody, Wyo., follow Sheridan Avenue west through Cody until the road leaves town, and becomes Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14/16/20). The campground is 29 miles west of Cody, on the north side of the highway and next to the river. It is between Wapiti Campground and Horse Creek Picnic Area.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shoshone National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Shoshone National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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