Turpin Meadow Campground

Federal campground in Bridger-Teton National Forest

Location: WY, WY

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Turpin Meadow Campground is located 17-miles East of Moran Junction on the Buffalo Valley Road. It is outfitted with 14 standard campsites, 4 pull through sites, 2 double-unit vault restrooms, and 1 single-unit vault restroom. It is also equipped with corrals, hitching posts, water access, a stock tank, accessibility to bear boxes, dumpsters, and a game storage pole.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/turpin-meadow-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Peaceful and beautiful remote campground 17 miles east of Moran Junction with excellent amenities including bear boxes, corrals, and stock facilities. Highly rated by campers (4.4/5) for disconnecting from crowds and enjoying quiet natural surroundings.

Wildlife alert: Grizzly bear, gray wolf, moose, and wapiti present in area — use bear boxes and practice food storage safety

Insider tips for Turpin Meadow Campground: Book early — federal campground with limited sites (10 total) If camping with stock, select a site with corrals Camp host on-site for information and assistance

Skip Turpin Meadow Campground if: Expecting full hookups at your site. Planning to camp outside May-October season. Traveling with stock and need corrals — limited availability.

Best time to visit Turpin Meadow Campground: May-October — Official operating season for campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Atherton Creek Campground (Jackson, WY), Green River Lakes - Bridger-Teton Nf (Wy) (PINEDALE, WY), Granite Creek Campground (Bondurant, WY), Hoback Guard Station (BIG PINEY, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Turpin Meadow Campground

Cell signal at Turpin Meadow Campground (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.

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The Turpin Meadow Campground is located 17-miles East of Moran Junction on the Buffalo Valley Road. It is outfitted with 14 standard campsites, 4 pull through sites, 2 double-unit vault restrooms, and 1 single-unit vault restroom. It is also equipped with corrals, hitching posts, water access, a stock tank, accessibility to bear boxes, dumpsters, and a game storage pole.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV32 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesBear Boxes
Family & Pets
Restrooms

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:Expecting full hookups at your sitePlanning to camp outside May-October seasonTraveling with stock and need corrals — limited availability

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground with limited sites (10 total)

If camping with stock, select a site with corrals

Camp host on-site for information and assistance

Best: May-October

Official operating season for campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Grizzly bear, gray wolf, moose, and wapiti present in area — use bear boxes and practice food storage safety

Location

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307-543-3900· Bridger-Teton National Forest

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bridger-Teton National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bridger-Teton National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Turpin Meadow Campground cost per night?+
Turpin Meadow Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Turpin Meadow Campground open?+
Turpin Meadow Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Turpin Meadow Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Turpin Meadow Campground?+
Turpin Meadow Campground can accommodate RVs up to 32 feet.
How do I make reservations at Turpin Meadow Campground?+
Turpin Meadow Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Turpin Meadow Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Turpin Meadow Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Turpin Meadow Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Turpin Meadow Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Data sources on this page
Recreation.govLive site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather ServiceLive hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality APILive AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalistResearch-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen APIToday’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband MapVerizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.orgSunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street ViewCampground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDBADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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