Near Cody
StateBuffalo Bill State Park Campground
- RV-friendly
- Tent camping
Insider tip · Closest state-park camp to Yellowstone east entrance (50 min). Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum 5 min. Sailing-windy reservoir.
National Park Service
Near Lovell, Wyoming: $30/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open Year-round. First-come, first-served · 91 sites.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Lovell, Wyoming
How much does camping at Horseshoe Bend Campground (Bighorn Canyon NRA) cost, and when is it open?
Horseshoe Bend Campground (Bighorn Canyon NRA) near Lovell, Wyoming (National Park Service) — camping fee $30/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: First-come, first-served · 91 sites — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$30/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
First-come, first-served · 91 sites
The insider read
Bighorn Lake — 71-mile reservoir. Wild horse range overlooks. Quieter than Yellowstone area; locals fish carp + walleye.
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Keep exploring
Near Cody
StateInsider tip · Closest state-park camp to Yellowstone east entrance (50 min). Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum 5 min. Sailing-windy reservoir.
Near Hoback
USFSInsider tip · Granite Hot Springs at the end of the road — pair the camp with a soak. Hoback River fly-fishing. Cooler-priced alternative to Tetons NP camps.
Near Alpine
BLMInsider tip · Free dispersed sites along Greys River south of Alpine. Pack out everything. Moose + elk common. Quieter than the Tetons area but only 45 min away.
Near Cody
PrivateInsider tip · Walk to Cody Stampede Rodeo arena (nightly rodeo June-Aug). Closest full-hookup camp to Yellowstone east entrance. Free pancake breakfast Sunday.
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