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Turpin Meadow Campground
The Turpin Meadow Campground is located 17-miles East of Moran Junction on the Buffalo Valley Road. It is outfitted with 14 standard campsites, 4 pull through sites, 2 double-unit vault restrooms, and 1 single-unit vault restroom. It is also equipped with corrals, hitching posts, water access, a stock tank, accessibility to bear boxes, dumpsters, and a game storage pole. There are corrals and designated places to tether stock.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | When the campground is in closed status, the campground will have water turned off, bathrooms locked, and no more trash service after closure date. However, the gate will not be closed, and campground can still be used for no fee when all amenities are turned off. If any amenities are left on, fees will still be collected. Check the kiosk at the campground for more information. |
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| Reservations: | No reservations for this campground, all of the Bridger-Teton campgrounds are on a "First come, first served basis." |
| Fees: | $15/Night for single unit $7 fee for extra 2nd vehicle, no more than 2 vehicles/ site |
| Open Season: | 05/13/2019 - 09/22/2019 |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Bear food storage is required on the Buffalo Ranger District. Follow the link for more information on these requirements: Bear Food Storage and Sanitation Order No: 04-00-104 |
| Closest Towns: | Moose, WY |
| Water: | Water Hydrants |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
General Information
Directions:Turpin Meadows Campground
The Turpin Meadow Campground is located on the Buffalo Valley Road within the Blackrock Ranger District.
From Moran, Wyoming, which is located South of Yellowstone National Park entrance, head East on East Highway 287 (US-26) for about 13 miles, turning left on Turpin Meadows Ranch Road (National Forest Road 30050). Continue on this road for 4 miles then make a right turn on Turpin Meadows Loop (National Forest Road 30065) of a mile where you will see signage for Turpin Meadows Campground on the right.
- Travel details from Moran: 17.48 miles, 23 minutes (approximate time estimate)
Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps: Forest Service Road Maps and Publications
Parking:
RV Size Accommodations for Turpin Meadow Campground
| Site # | Size (in feet) | Notes |
| 1 | 36' | |
| 2 | 66' | Pull Through |
| 3 | 32' | |
| 4 | 32' | |
| 5 | 32' | |
| 6 | 66' | Pull Through |
| 7 | 32' | |
| 8 | 32' | |
| 9 | 32' | Hitch Post |
| 10 | 36' | Pull Through, Hitch Post |
| 11 | 32' | |
| 12 | 28' | |
| 13 | 32' | |
| 14 | 32' | |
| 15 | 28' | |
| 16 | 28' | |
| 17 | 30' | Pull Through |
| 18 | 28' |
General Notes:
Overview and Layout of Turpin Meadow Campground and Trailhead
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Activities
Campground Camping
Horse Riding
Picnicking
Highlights
Location