About Newton Creek Campground
This campground hosts 31 sites near the Shoshone River. Nearby points of interest include Mummy Cave and a memorial to firefighters who died in the 1937 Blackwater Fire. There are two trails, one leading to a natural bridge and the other leading to the Firefighters Memorial. 16-day stay limit Water: Available This site is not 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: $20/Night for single unit
- Season: September 22, 2024
- Managed by: Shoshone National Forest, USFS - Shoshone National Forest
- Where: 35 mi west of Cody, WY · 44.45333, -109.75963
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–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Trail/Clayton Mount | Horse | 0.9 mi | 7.8 mi |
| Gunbarrel Cr Trail | Horse | 1.7 mi | 6.3 mi |
| West Blackwater Trail/Natural | Horse | 1.8 mi | 4.6 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
- Campsite · 35 mi W of Cody 0.2 mi
- Rex Hale 1.7 mi
- Fishhawk Trailhead 3.8 mi
- Camp Buffalo Bill 4.4 mi
- Clearwater Campground 4.6 mi
- Crossed Sabres Ranch 5.1 mi