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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryRV 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
Campground operates seasonally during this window only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Wapiti Campground cost per night?+
What season is Wapiti Campground open?+
Does Wapiti Campground have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Wapiti Campground?+
How do I make reservations at Wapiti Campground?+
What is the cell service like at Wapiti Campground?+
What season is Wapiti Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.