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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.
16-day stay limit
This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments.
No cell service
Notes: Maximum spur 32 feet. Boat ramp closed until winter ice clears.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | First come, first served |
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| Fees: | Overnight Use: Single Site: $20/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. |
| Restrictions: | Food Storage is Required |
| Closest Towns: | Cooke City, MT |
| Water: | Yes |
| 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, 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.
Activities
Campground Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
General Info:
DirectionsFrom cody, take State Highway 120 north for 16 miles. Turn left onto State Highway 296, the Chief Joseph Highway. Proceed about 30 miles to the junction with U.S. Highway 212. Turn right onto Highway 212, which is the Beartooth All-American Highway, and continue about 10 miles to the Island Lake Campground, which will be on the left.
| Status: | Closed |
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Day Hiking
Backpacking
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Scenery
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