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Newton Creek Campground
This campground hosts 31 sites near the Shoshone River. Nearby points of interest include Mummy Cave and a memorial to firefighters who died in the 1937 Blackwater Fire. There are two trails, one leading to a natural bridge and the other leading to the Firefighters Memorial.
16-day stay limit
Water: Available
This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments
No cell service
Notes: Hard-sided camping only. Due to grizzly bear activity, no tents or pop-up campers allowed. Maximum spur 40 feet.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Restrictions: Due to frequent grizzly bear activity within Newton Creek Campground and the resulting high potential for human-bear interactions, camping will be restricted to hard-sided units only (no tents or pop-up campers). The goal of this restriction is to improve public safety. |
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| Reservations: | No |
| Fees: | $20/Night for single unit |
| Open Season: | - September 22, 2024 |
| Restrictions: | Food storage is required. Due to grizzly bear activity, hard-sided camping units only at sites located along Newton Creek. |
| Closest Towns: | Cody, Wyoming |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet(s) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From Cody, travel west on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 for 37 miles to the campground. (This campground is about 16 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park)
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 31 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Viewing Wildlife
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