About Elk Fork Campground
This campground hosts 13 sites along the Shoshone River. From the campground Elk Fork trail follows Elk Creek into the Washakie Wilderness. Corrals are provided at the trailhead. 16-day stay limit Water: Not available This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments No cell service Notes: Horse corrals and trailer parking are available. Maximum spur 22 feet.
- Fees: $15/night for a single unit
- Managed by: USFS - Shoshone National Forest
- Where: 28 mi west of Cody, WY · 44.46253, -109.62894
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–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Fork Trail | Horse | 0.2 mi | 10.6 mi |
| Grace Creek Trail | Horse | 0.4 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Horse Cr Trail | Horse | 1.1 mi | 9.0 mi |
| Pagoda Cr Trail | Horse | 1.8 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Clearwater Cr Trail | Horse | 2.1 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Clocktower Cr Trail | Horse | 2.6 mi | 2.4 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.Camps nearby
- Wapiti Campground 0.4 mi
- Campsite · 28 mi W of Cody 0.8 mi
- Big Game Campground 1.2 mi
- Campsite · 27 mi W of Cody 1.2 mi
- Clearwater Campground 2 mi
- Rex Hale 4.9 mi