Dead Indian Campground
This campground hosts 10 campsites and a trailhead across State Highway 296. The trail climbs along Dead Indian Creek, through the Absaroka Wilderness, across Dead Indian Meadows, and up to the summit of Dead Indian Peak.
Stay limit is 16 days.
Maximum spur length is 32 feet .
Food storage is required in this campground - be prepared to store your food properly. Bear boxes available.
Reservations
This site is first come, first served.
General Information
The south loop of the campground remains open (with no services) for use without a fee in the winter.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additiol fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreatiol-passes
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15/night.
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
Contact Name: Clarks Fork Ranger District
Contact Phone: 307-527-6921
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.75324
Longitude: -109.41768
Directions
From Cody, travel north on State Highway 120 for 16 miles. Turn left (west) on Chief Joseph Scenic Highway (State Highway 296). Travel west about 16 miles to the campground. Be advised, steep switchbacks.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Adjacent corrals at trailhead across Hwy 296.
Recreation Opportunities
Hiking
Outdoor Science and Learning
Day Hikes
Backpacking
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Scenery