About Eagle Creek Campground
This campground hosts 20 campsites along the Shoshone River. One and a half miles east of the campground there are two trailheads, with corrals for public use, that lead into the Washakie Wilderness. Campers can enjoy a footbridge that crosses the river, and an abundance of juniper, fir pine, spruce, wild roses, and wild flowers. 16-day stay limit Bear boxes available Water: Available This site is accessible to persons with mobility impairments No cell service **Notes**: Hard-sided camping only. Due to grizzly bear activity, no tents or pop-up campers allowed. Maximum spur 40 feet
- Fees: $25/Night for single unit
- Season: October 15th, 2024
- Managed by: USFS - Shoshone National Forest
- Where: 38 mi south of Cooke City, MT · 44.47108, -109.88947
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: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Sep–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek | Horse | 0.1 mi | 16.0 mi |
| Morman Cr Trail | Horse | 0.4 mi | 6.1 mi |
| Libby Cr Trail | Horse | 1.6 mi | 5.1 mi |
| Kitty Cr Trail | Horse | 2.0 mi | 8.4 mi |
| Goff Cr Trail | Horse | 2.6 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Grinnell Cr Trail | Horse | 2.8 mi | 6.9 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.Dump station: 24.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Crossed Sabres Ranch 1.6 mi
- Camp Buffalo Bill 2.4 mi
- Sleeping Giant Campground 2.5 mi
- Fishhawk Trailhead 3 mi
- Threemile Campground 3.5 mi
- Newton Creek Campground 6.6 mi