Deer Creek
Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Deer Creek is a National Forest campground near Cody, Wyoming.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 16 ft
- Max RV length
Deer Creek sits inside Shoshone National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Washakie Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 6
- Max RV length
- 16 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Stay limit
- 16 days
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,453 ft
44.1585, -109.6195 in Park. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Deer Creek?
No. Deer Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Deer Creek?
Camping at Deer Creek is free.
How many campsites does Deer Creek have?
Deer Creek has 6 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Deer Creek?
No. Deer Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Deer Creek?
The stay limit at Deer Creek is 16 days.
Who manages Deer Creek?
Deer Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Deer Creek
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Cody and campgrounds in Park.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
- fs.usda.gov (sites, stayLimit, maxRvLengthFt, water, reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-30