Elk Fork
Its 13 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site (without water): $15 per night. Elk Fork is a National Forest campground near Cody, Wyoming.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 22 ft
- Max RV length
Elk Fork sits inside Shoshone National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site (without water): $15 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 13
- Max RV length
- 22 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
- 5,971 ft
44.4625, -109.6289 in Park. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Elk Fork?
No. Elk Fork 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 Elk Fork?
Camping at Elk Fork costs Single Site (without water): $15 per night.
How many campsites does Elk Fork have?
Elk Fork has 13 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Elk Fork?
No. Elk Fork has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Elk Fork?
The stay limit at Elk Fork is 16 days.
Who manages Elk Fork?
Elk Fork is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Elk Fork
Buffalo Bill Reservoir's mapped center point is 22 miles from Elk Fork in a straight line. Current water level: Buffalo Bill Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Wapiti - Sites
- 40
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site (Non-Electric): $20 per night
Big Game - Sites
- 14
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Clearwater - Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Rex Hale - Sites
- 29
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site (Non-Electric): $20 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), accessed 2026-09-30