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Sinks Canyon Campground

Sinks Canyon CampgroundPhoto: Jonmikel & Kat from Lander, WY, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
from $20
fee
Jun–Sep
best months

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  • At 7,200 ft
  • Washakie Ranger DistrictShoshone National Forest

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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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Sinks Canyon Campground

    Best months: June–September. 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

      30° / 1°

    2. Feb

      31° / 7°

    3. Mar

      38° / 13°

    4. Apr

      46° / 21°

    5. May

      57° / 29°

    6. Jun

      69° / 37°

    7. Jul

      78° / 43°

    8. Aug

      76° / 42°

    9. Sep

      67° / 33°

    10. Oct

      52° / 23°

    11. Nov

      37° / 12°

    12. Dec

      29° / 5°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlantic City, WY, 17.1 mi away at 7,821 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.