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Site Closed
When the campground is listed as closed, no services will be available, no fees will be collected, however walk-in camping is permitted.

Island Lake Campground

This beautiful high mountain lake campground has 21 newly remodeled sites. There is always plenty to do at this campground; hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and beautiful wildflowers galore.

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.

No garbage collection, pack it in, pack it out
 

Current Conditions
Closed for the 2025 Season

Reservations

This site is first come, first served.

General Information

Typically from late June through early/mid September

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 additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*

https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes   

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $25 per night

Overnight Use:
  Single Site: $20/night.   

 Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.

Pet must be leashed in all campgrounds.

Contact Name: Clarks Fork Ranger District

Contact Phone: 307-527-6921

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.94074

Longitude: -109.53995

Directions

From Cody, take State Highway 120 north for 16 miles. Turn left onto State Highway 296, the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway. Proceed about 46 miles to the junction with U.S. Highway 212. Turn right onto Highway 212, which is the Beartooth All-American Highway, and continue about 20 miles to the Island Lake Campground, which will be on the left.

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.

Recreation Opportunities

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Hiking Hiking
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning

Fishing - Lake & PondFishing - Lake & Pond

BackpackingBackpacking
Day HikesDay Hikes

Viewing SceneryViewing Scenery
Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife

Last updated September 10, 2025