Hunter Peak
Shoshone National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: CODY, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (46 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hunter Peak Campground is located on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway/State Highway 296, approximately four miles south of the junction with scenic Beartooth Highway/U.S. The campground is about 60 miles northeast of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming.This small campground contains single-family campsites, each equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and trash collection are provided.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hunter-peak to be notified when sites open up.
Hunter Peak offers a quiet, secluded riverside camping experience with excellent fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout in the Clarks Fork, plus nearby hiking trails including the Clarks Fork Trailhead. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, peaceful spot with friendly campground hosts.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly Bear present in area. Also Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Tree Swallow, Mallard, American Dipper, American Pipit, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Hunter Peak: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand Campground hosts (e.g., Dennis) provide local tips for visiting nearby Yellowstone and the area Bring your own firewood or purchase from campground; fire rings and picnic tables provided at all sites
Skip Hunter Peak if: You require RV hookups — this campground has none and is only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need services outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You're uncomfortable with wildlife — grizzly bears are verified in the area.
Best time to visit Hunter Peak: June-August — Campground operates May through October; June camper reported very low occupancy with friendly hosts available; August visitor noted peaceful conditions with minimal other groups.
Nearby campgrounds: Sunlight Rangers Cabin (CODY, WY), Greenough Lake (RED LODGE, MT), Pebble Creek Campground (Yellowstone National Park, WY), Rattin Campground (RED LODGE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hunter Peak
Cell signal at Hunter Peak (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.
Hunter Peak Campground is located on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway/State Highway 296, approximately four miles south of the junction with scenic Beartooth Highway/U.S. The campground is about 60 miles northeast of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming.This small campground contains single-family campsites, each equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and trash collection are provided.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand
Campground hosts (e.g., Dennis) provide local tips for visiting nearby Yellowstone and the area
Bring your own firewood or purchase from campground; fire rings and picnic tables provided at all sites
Campground operates May through October; June camper reported very low occupancy with friendly hosts available; August visitor noted peaceful conditions with minimal other groups
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Cody, Wyo., travel north on State Highway 120 to Highway 296. Enjoy your drive along the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway as the campground is approximately 60 miles from Cody, and located on the left side of the highway. From the northeast entrance of Yellowstone Park or Red Lodge, MT, travel on U.S. Highway 212, which is part of the All-American Road - Beartooth Scenic Byway to the junction with State Highway 296. Take Highway 296 approximately 5 miles to the campground, which is on the right si
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- 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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