Wapiti Campground
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- sites
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Wapiti Campground open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Shoshone National Forest.
Morrison Jeep Trail
Agency alert covering Shoshone National Forest · USFS · Shoshone National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shoshone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 40 sites for RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 5,935 ft
- Near CodyWapiti Ranger District · Shoshone National Forest
Wapiti Campground is located is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 30 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 22 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
- Ponderosa Campground27 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Wapiti 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.
Jan
39° / 19°
3 wet
Feb
39° / 17°
3 wet
Mar
47° / 24°
4 wet
Apr
53° / 29°
6 wet
May
62° / 37°
7 wet
Jun
72° / 44°
7 wet
Jul
83° / 51°
6 wet
Aug
81° / 49°
6 wet
Sep
71° / 42°
5 wet
Oct
57° / 33°
4 wet
Nov
45° / 25°
4 wet
Dec
37° / 19°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wapiti 1wsw, WY, 10.3 mi away at 5,558 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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