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Camping for fishing in Wyoming

129 camps in Wyoming that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 76°F and lows near 45°F.

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129camps for fishing
5free or dispersed
40reservable
Jun–Sepbest months

Best areas for fishing

  1. Around Centennial17 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  2. Around Bondurant14 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  3. Around Hyattville13 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  4. Around Osmond12 camps for fishing within 25 miles
  5. Around Daniel12 camps for fishing within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Wyoming are good for fishing?

129 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 5 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 76°F and lows near 45°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 71% also offer hiking, 50% also offer horseback riding, 49% also offer biking.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open fishing in Wyoming

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Narrows CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Narrows Campground is located next to scenic New Fork Lake, at the edge of the Wind River Range in northwestern Wyoming. Visitors enjoy hiking and horseback riding into the adjacent Bridger…

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  • Friend Park CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal

    Friend Park is set at the base of Laramie Peak, which is the tallest peak in the North Laramie Range and was a waypoint for Oregon Trail immigrants. At 7400 feet in elevation, there are 11…

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  • Green River Lakes - Bridger-Teton Nf (Wy)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Green River Lakes Campground is located near the shores of beautiful Lower Green River Lake, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The lake sits on the western edge of the rugged Wind River Range…

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  • Jack Creek Crew QuartersFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    The Jack Creek Crew Quarters is a large modern facility available for $225 per night from mid-June through late October. This two-story log facility has a fully equipped double kitchen with…

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  • Buffalo Creek CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal

    The Buffalo Creek Campground is located off of the scenic South Bighorn/Red Wall Back Country Byway. It has four camping sites, a vault toilet and fire rings. It is partially accessible.

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  • Rex HaleFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Rex Hale Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 36 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is just over 16 miles east of Yellowstone National Park's east…

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  • Clearwater CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    Clearwater Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway, about 32 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 20 miles east of the east entrance to Yellowstone National…

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  • Buckboard CrossingFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Buckboard Crossing Campground is located on the far northwest shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Boating, fishing and water skiing are popular activities.

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Free camps for fishing

  • Willow Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal

    This campground is located on the south shore of Willow Lake, 14 miles north of Pinedale on a dirt road. This is an undeveloped campground and receives minimal levels of maintenance. Few…

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  • Shell Reservoir Camping AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal

    Fishing is allowed year-round, ice usually clears around early June. This fishery is comprised mainly of Brook trout, which are maintained by natural reproduction.

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  • Dutch Joe CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal

    This is an undeveloped camping area with a low water crossing across Dutch Joe Creek that provides access to the U.S. Forest Service managed Bridger Wilderness. This is a fee-free site.

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  • Lake Alice CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal

    Lake Alice Campground has 9 campsites and is a 1.5 mile hike east from the Hobble Creek Campground. Lake Alice provides beautiful views, fishing and a variety of hiking and horseback…

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