Wapiti Campground

Shoshone National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: CODY, WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$60 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (167 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Wapiti Campground is located is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 30 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 22 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.The campground offers accessible single- and double-family campsites, many of which have electric hookups.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

Wapiti Campground offers excellent access to Yellowstone (22 miles east) and outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway. Campers praise its spacious, well-maintained sites and friendly camp host.

Wildlife alert: Grizzly bears present in area — bear boxes available at sites. Also moose, American bison, river otters, and osprey documented nearby.

Insider tips for Wapiti Campground: RV fresh water fill-up station located by entrance info sign Book early — federal campground fills up quickly during peak season Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving

Skip Wapiti Campground if: You need full hookups — only electric on select sites, no water/sewer hookups. You visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — campground is seasonally closed. Pit toilets are a dealbreaker — only vault toilets available.

Best time to visit Wapiti Campground: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this window only.

Nearby campgrounds: Big Game Campground (CODY, WY), Clearwater Campground (Cody, WY), Rex Hale (CODY, WY), Threemile Campground (Cody, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Wapiti Campground

Cell signal at Wapiti 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.

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CODY, WY, WY★ 4.4 (167 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Wapiti Campground is located is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 30 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 22 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.The campground offers accessible single- and double-family campsites, many of which have electric hookups.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV145 ft
Hookups21 electric sites
ADA sites40 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBear Boxes

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:✕ You need full hookups — only electric on select sites, no water/sewer hookups✕ You visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — campground is seasonally closed✕ Pit toilets are a dealbreaker — only vault toilets available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

RV fresh water fill-up station located by entrance info sign

Book early

federal campground fills up quickly during peak season

Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Campground operates seasonally during this window only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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 bears present in area — bear boxes available at sites. Also moose, American bison, river otters, and osprey documented nearby.

Location

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From Cody, Wyo., follow Sheridan Avenue west through Cody until the road leaves town and becomes the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14/16/20). The campground is 30 miles west of Cody, on the north side of the highway and next to the river. It is between Elk Fork Campground to the west and Big Game Campground to the east.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Wapiti Campground cost per night?+
Wapiti Campground costs $20–$60 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Wapiti Campground open?+
Wapiti Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Wapiti Campground have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Wapiti Campground?+
Wapiti Campground can accommodate RVs up to 145 feet.
How do I make reservations at Wapiti Campground?+
Wapiti 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 Wapiti Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Wapiti Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Wapiti Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Wapiti Campground is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA 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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$20 /night★ 4.4 (167)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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