Recreation


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From expansive wilderness and back country areas that provide a refuge from everyday life, to campgrounds and picnic sites along travel corridors, the Shoshone National Forest is a great place for recreation.

The Shoshone offers over 1,300 miles of trails, 32 campgrounds, and 11 picnic sites. Four Scenic Byways traverse the Shoshone, offering spectacular views of rugged mountain peaks, expansive plateaus awash in wildflowers, glaciers, rivers and streams, and unparalleled wildlife watching.

Serving as the eastern gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the Shoshone National Forest provides a multitude of opportunities for people to connect with nature. So, what are you waiting for? Pack up your family and friends and head for adventure in Wyoming’s great outdoors at Shoshone National Forest.

Recreation Conditions Report

Area Name Status Area Conditions
Beartooth Lake Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens on June 30, 2023
Big Game Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Blackwater Pond Picnic Site Open Open
Brooks Lake Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens June 16, 2023. Campground opening date depends upon snow conditions. Please contact local district office for more details.
Brooks Lake Picnic Site Closed Closed Tentative date of opening is mid-June.
Brown Mountain Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Bruce Picnic Site Open Open
Clay Butte Lookout Closed Closed
Clearwater Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Clearwater Group Site Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Crazy Creek Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Dead Indian Campground Open Open Fees begin May 26, 2023 and run through September 10, 2023. One loop will stay open year round
Deer Creek Campground Open Open Campground open year round
Dickinson Creek Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens on June 23, 2023. Campground opening date depends upon snow conditions. Please contact local district office for more details.
Double Cabin Campground Open Open Campground is open for summer.
Eagle Creek Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Eagle Creek Trailhead Open Open
Elk Fork Campground Open Open Campground open year round
Falls Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season.
Fiddlers Lake Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens on June 23, 2023. Campground opening date depends upon snow conditions. Please contact local district office for more details.
Fishhawk Trailhead Open Open Fishhawk Trailhead is open year-round. However, after September, there are no services provided.
Fox Creek Campground - Closed Closed Closed Tentatively opens on July, 1, 2023
Horse Creek Campground Open Open Campground is open for summer.
Horse Creek Picnic Site Open Open
Hugh Otte Camping Area Open Open
Hunter Peak Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Island Lake Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens July 1, 2023
Jack Creek Campground Open Open Campground open year round
Lake Creek Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens June 9, 2023, depending on snow conditions.
Lily Lake Camping Area Open Open Open year round
Little Popo Agie Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens on June 23, 2023. Campground opening date depends upon snow conditions. Please contact local district office for more details.
Little Sunlight Camping Area Open Open Open year round
Louis Lake Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens June 23, 2023. Campground opening date depends upon snow conditions. Please contact local district office for more details.
Louis Lake Picnic Site Closed Closed Tentatively opens June 23, 2023. Picnic area will open when Loop Road opens.
Newton Creek Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Newton Spring Picnic Site Open Open
Pahaska Trailhead Open Open
Pinnacles Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens June 16, 2023. Campground opening date depends upon snow conditions. Please contact local district office for more details.
Reef Creek Picnic Site Open Open
Rex Hale Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Sinks Canyon Campground Open Open Campground is open for summer.
Sleeping Giant Picnic Site Open Open
Sunlight Creek Picnic Site Open Open
Sunlight Ranger Cabin Open Open Cabin is open for 2023 season
Threemile Campground Closed Closed Tentatively opens on July 1, 2023 depending on snow conditions.
Trail Lake Picnic Site Open Open
Wapiti Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Wapiti Wayside Open Open
Wind River Lake Picnic Site Closed Closed Tentatively opens July 1, 2023, depending on snow conditions.
Wood River Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Worthen Meadow Campground Open Open Campground is open for 2023 season
Worthen Meadow Picnic Site Open Open Picnic Area is open for 2023 season