About Dickinson Creek Campground
The Dickinson Creek Campground has 15 campsites and is located near the boundary of the Popo Agie Wilderness. No trailers over 20 feet long. Amenities include two vault toilets, picnic tables and cook grates. Potable water is not available. From this campground, there are several trails that lead into the Popo Agie Wilderness and to many mountain lakes, the largest being Shoshone Lake. Neaby Wind River Indian Reservation lands are private-- please be respectful of the private land boundaries and do not trespass. To cross tribal lands you and everyone in your party must purchase tribal fishing licenses. Stay limit is 16 days.
- Fees: None
- Managed by: USFS - Shoshone National Forest
- Where: 14 mi southwest of Fort Washakie, WY · 42.83603, -109.05766
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Lake | Horse | 0.5 mi | 6.5 mi |
| North Fork | Horse | 0.9 mi | 14.7 mi |
| Bear's Ears | Horse | 1.1 mi | 19.5 mi |
| Ranger Creek | Horse | 1.4 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Gaylord Lake | Horse | 2.0 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Shoshone Lake | Horse | 2.1 mi | 3.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.