Backpacking / Camping in Cody and East Yellowstone, WY

This short out and back hike is great for a shakedown trip before heading out on a multi day excursion, or for those who want a backcountry experience without a lot of effort.

Grizzly Lake is an easy backpack in with a chance to bag Mt. Holmes on a long second day.

Although nestled between the Yellowstone Highway and the Shoshone River, the Newton Creek campground feels like an isolated spot in the wilderness.

The Blacktail Creek Trail travels through open grassland then drops to the ruggedly beautiful Black Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Quintessential Yellowstone backcountry awaits hikers on this epic journey through two remote and scenic valleys.

Clearwater is a walk-in tent only campground situated on the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River.

Lofty Mt. Sheridan presides over Heart Lake and its impressive geothermal basin.

Trout Peak is approachable via three routes, all within a decent drive from Cody. Wide open views of the high peaks of Sunlight Basin and down to Buffalo Bill Reservoir are your reward.

The Thorofare region is the quintessential backpacking experience into the most isolated region in the Lower 48 states.

If you’re looking for a great, easy to navigate campground with level sites and electric hookups, then your search will be over once you pull into the Wapiti Campground.

This campground is perfect for the 3F’s - family, fishing and fun. At just 40 minutes from town you can still have access to civilization while experiencing the wilds.