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Clearwater Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway, about 32 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is 20 miles east of the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and viewing local wildlife. Recreation Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. The North Fork of the Shoshone River is a popular fly-fishing location for rainbow and Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Facilities The campground offers one group camping area, which provides private parking, three large picnic tables, two food storage lockers and campfire circle. ***ATTENTION: IT IS PROHIBITED FOR THE GROUP SITE TO EXCEED GROUPS OF 25 OR MORE PEOPLE AS PER THE WYOMING STATE HEALTH OFFICER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER (MAY 13, 2020)*** Additionally, 11 single-family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and food storage locker. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided, but drinking water is not available. Campers may gather firewood from the area. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River and has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Douglas fir and large juniper trees cover the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet. A wide variety of wildlife lives in the area. Visitors often glimpse grizzly bears, deer, elk, bison, moose, fox, coyotes and bald eagles. Nearby Attractions Pahaska Tepee, west of the campground, is home to Buffalo Bill's original hunting lodge, built in 1904. Tours are offered daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Pahaska also offers guided horseback rides, a gift shop, restaurant and lodging. Yellowstone National Park's east entrance is 25 miles from the campground via the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features. The small, historic city of Cody offers a variety of dining, lodging and shopping options. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center offers extensive displays of Greater Yellowstone natural history, Plains Indians artifacts, western art, firearms, Buffalo Bill memorabilia and a wild sheep exhibit. ADA Access: N
From Cody, Wyo., follow Sheridan Avenue west through Cody until the road leaves town, and becomes the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14/16/20). The campground is 32 miles west of Cody, on the south side of the highway and next to the river.
Delightful small campground with six sites, including a group site, no hookups, and no well. You can make reservations ... $10 a night plus $10 reservation fee. Outhouse. There is a campground host. It is 20 miles east of Yellowstone's East Entrance and 32 miles west of Cody, Wyoming. There are a number of other campgrounds in the area.
What I love most were the funky western landscapes and the beautiful swift-moving Shoshone River. Tent sites are very near the water here.
The campsite was amazing. The restroom was acceptable (non flush). Our site was right on the water. There were bison on the premises but no problems. There was not any service but you wouldn’t be far if you needed it (10-15 minute drive to the east).
Awesome small campground with incredible views and sites that have a lot of space and privacy. Also halfway between the Cody and Yellowstone. I thought the Forest ranger (host?) could have been nicer. Stopped by twice to give info about grizzlies and proper storage, which even though I know all of this, I am fine with the heads up and everything, I just thought his demeanor was not very nice.
First off - camp host was a cool dude. Very knowledgeable but respectful of privacy. He was the kind of host who tells bear stories, great warnings and advice. Which is no joke, especially in this area. He reminded me of Ron Swanson. Other hosts go too heavy on the gore/horror of bear attacks and others ask for too much personal information; this guy was literally my ideal camp host.
This area is gorgeous and nice to explore. I was wary of being so close to the river but each camp is spacious and private from the other camps around it. There was plenty of space to pick a good spot for our tent. RV/vans might have limited spots here because it seemed like at least half of the spots were walk ups. If you’re in a tent, this is a good spot. Bathroom was nicely kept and the bear boxes/main garbage were great sized and convenient for any person camping in a tent.
There are no rooms or service, as it is a campground. But Walt is a wonderful camp host who works hard to preserve the beauty and nature of this campground.
