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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.
16-day stay limit
This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments
No cell service
Notes: Adjacent corrals at trailhead across Hwy 296. Maximum spur 32 feet.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | The south loop of the campground remains open (with no services) for use without a fee in the winter. |
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| Reservations: | First come first served |
| Fees: | Overnight Use: Single Site: $15/night. 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 Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK. |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Food Storage is Required |
| Closest Towns: | Cody, WY |
| Water: | No drinking water is available |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet(s) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Clarks Fork Ranger District in Cody, telephone 307.527.6921 |
General Information
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.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 10 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
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