Clearwater Campground

Shoshone National Forest, WY · ≈107.4 mi to Bozeman
Sites
12
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
107.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers and smaller rigs
  • Fishing and hiking enthusiasts
  • Wildlife viewing seekers
  • Campers seeking remote solitude

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing hookups
  • Large RVs and big rigs
  • Visitors requiring cell service

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

11 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)
1 Group Standard (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 50 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
GrillsPicnic tables
Activities
CampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Bozeman, ~107.4 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USFS, USFS

Overview

Overview 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 Park. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and viewing local wildlife. Recreation Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. The North Fork of the Shoshone River is a popular fly-fishing location for rainbow and Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Facilities The campground offers one group camping area, which provides private parking, three large picnic tables, two food storage lockers and campfire circle. Additionally, 11 single-family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and food storage locker. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided, but drinking water is not available. Campers may gather firewood from the area. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River and has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Douglas fir and large juniper trees cover the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet. A wide variety of wildlife lives in the area. Visitors often glimpse grizzly bears, deer, elk, bison, moose, fox, coyotes and bald eagles. Nearby Attractions Pahaska Tepee, west of the campground, is home to Buffalo Bill's original hunting lodge, built in 1904. Tours are offered daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Pahaska also offers guided horseback rides, a gift shop, restaurant and lodging. Yellowstone National Park's east entrance is 25 miles from the campground via the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features. The small, historic city of Cody offers a variety of dining, lodging and shopping options. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center offers extensive displays of Greater Yellowstone natural history, Plains Indians artifacts, western art, firearms, Buffalo Bill memorabilia and a wild sheep exhibit.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground