Sinks Canyon Campground
Wyoming
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Conditions: Caution
for campground, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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caution: Agency alerts
15 active alerts in Shoshone National Forest; most severe: Morrison Jeep Trail
USFSPosted May 25 · checked 14 h ago
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Clear, high 69°F / low 44°F, 20% precip — 94/100 for campground
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Sinks Canyon Campground
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About this campground
The Sinks Canyon Campground has 14 campsites. It is located between the Hugh Otte Camping Area and Sinks Canyon State Park, where the Popo Agie River disappears into the side of a mountain and then reappears farther down. There is nearby rock climbing on Forest Service and BLM lands. No trailers over 20 feet. Popo Agie is pronounced "puh-POE-zhuh." Amenities include one vault toilet, picnic tables, cook grates, and potable water. Stay limit is 16 days. Food and bear attractants must be stored in accord with the Shoshone tiol Forest Food Storage Order.
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Where it is
- Washakie Ranger District · Ranger district
- Shoshone National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Shoshone National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
caution · posted Sep 14, 2026
Prohibits Camping in Areas that are Posted or Signed as Closed to Camping
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Acts Prohibited in Wilderness Areas
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Single Location Occupancy Limited to Sixteen (16) Days; Boat Launching Limited to Boat Ramps
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions to Activities in the Sleeping Giant Ski Area and Pahaska Nordic Ski Area
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions to Activities on Roads, Trails, and Other Areas
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Over-Snow Vehicle Area, Road, and Trail Prohibitions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Over-Snow Vehicle Area, Road, and Trail Prohibitions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Over-Snow Vehicle Area, Road, and Trail Prohibitions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Occupancy and Use Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Lower Brewer's TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Squaretop BoulderRock climbing0.2 mi
- South SideRock climbing0.2 mi
- Hugh OtteCamping0.7 mi
- Popo Agie Nature TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Middle Popo Agie RiverCanoeing3 mi
- Frye Lake Dispersed CampingCamping3.3 mi
- Little Popo Agie RiverCanoeing8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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