Wyoming · Camping · Cody

Big Game Campground

14
sites
May–Oct
best months

Is Big Game Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Shoshone National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Shoshone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 14 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,911 ft
  • Near CodyWapiti Ranger District · Shoshone National Forest

Big Game Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 29 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 23 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.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Big Game Campground

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 19°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 17°

      3 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 24°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 29°

      6 wet

    5. May

      62° / 37°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 44°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 51°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 49°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 42°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 33°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 25°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 19°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wapiti 1wsw, WY, 9.3 mi away at 5,558 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Big Game Campground

14 sites for tent and RV camping

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