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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Wyoming
90 camps in Wyoming that list wildlife watching and birding 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 77°F and lows near 46°F.
Best areas for wildlife watching and birding
- Around Saratoga10 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Hoback10 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Afton9 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Atlantic City9 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Cody9 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Wyoming are good for wildlife watching and birding?
90 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 17 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 77°F and lows near 46°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 90% also offer hiking, 72% also offer horseback riding, 69% also offer fishing.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in WyomingThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Threemile CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThreemile Campground is located just three miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, and 50 miles from the full service gateway community of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming.…
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Green MountainFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalGreen Mountain is located in southcentral Wyoming about ten miles south of Jeffrey City and about 50 miles northwest of Rawlins (as the crow flies). It contains the [Cottonwood…
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Hunter CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHunter Trailhead is a campground constructed with the equestrian camper in mind, but available for all users. The campground is located in Johnson Country, Wyoming, just two miles off the…
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Jack Creek Crew QuartersFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe 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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North Table Rock Camping AreaFederal campground · Free · No cell signalThis camping area used by large recreation vehicles to serve as a base camp for OHV use in the Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area. Because it is typically used by self-contained vehicles…
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Hog Park CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalHog Park Campground offers a peaceful setting on the southeast shore of Hog Park Reservoir. The campground provides access to the water for boating, fishing and water sports, as well as…
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Reunion FlatFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalReunion Flat Campground is located in beautiful Teton Canyon in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular activities in this scenic region.
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Pete'S Draw CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalPete's Draw has both a day-use and overnight camping area to enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, fishing, boating and camping.
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Free camps for wildlife watching and birding
Dutch Joe CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signalThis 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.
View camp →- Twin Buttes WsaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
The Twin Buttes WSAs encompass 8164 acres. The WSA is characterized by highly eroded badlands with scattered patches of sagebrush, grass and juniper. The Twin Buttes are prominent…
View camp → - Red Creek Badlands WsaFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
The Red Creek Badlands WSA encompasses 8,020 acres of BLM-administered land and 640 acres of state land. The study area is a fragile watershed and contains highly erodible red shales and…
View camp → - Buffalo Hump WsaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
The Buffalo Hump Wilderness Study Area (WSA) encompasses 10,300 acres of BLM-administered land with no private or state inholdings. This is a sand dune area of many sand valleys, blowouts…
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