Wapiti
Its 40 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site (Non-Electric): $20 per night. Wapiti is a National Forest campground near Cody, Wyoming.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti Campground. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 145 ft
- Max RV length
Wapiti 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
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site (Non-Electric): $20 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 40
- RV sites
- 21
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 30 amp
- Max RV length
- 145 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
40 sites in 3 loops; 12 pull-through; 21 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 145 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | EAST | Rv electric | 47 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop EAST, site 02 |
| 03 | EAST | Rv electric | 42 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 03 |
| 04 | EAST | Rv electric | 49 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 04 |
| 05 | EAST | Rv electric | 90 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 05 |
| 06 | EAST | Rv electric | 42 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 06 |
| 07 | EAST | Rv electric | 105 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 07 |
| 08 | EAST | Rv electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 08 |
| 09 | EAST | Rv electric | 46 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 09 |
| 10 | EAST | Rv electric | 145 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop EAST, site 10 |
| 11 | EAST | Rv electric | 36 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop EAST, site 11 |
| 12 | EAST | Rv electric | 110 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 12 |
| 13 | EAST | Rv electric | 46 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop EAST, site 13 |
| 14 | EAST | Rv electric | 95 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 14 |
| 15 | EAST | Rv electric | 48 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Not on record | Book loop EAST, site 15 |
| 16 | EAST | Rv electric | 42 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop EAST, site 16 |
| 17 | EAST | Rv electric | 122 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | Yes | Not on record | Book loop EAST, site 17 |
| 18 | EAST | Rv electric | 46 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 18 |
| 19 | EAST | Rv electric | 52 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 19 |
| 20 | EAST | Rv electric | 145 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop EAST, site 20 |
| 21 | EAST | Rv electric | 48 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop EAST, site 21 |
| 01 | WAPITI CAMPGROUND | Rv electric | 140 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop WAPITI CAMPGROUND, site 01 |
| 22 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 22 |
| 23 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 80 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 23 |
| 24 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 24 |
| 25 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 46 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 25 |
| 26 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 58 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 26 |
| 27 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 43 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 27 |
| 28 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 124 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 28 |
| 29 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 29 |
| 30 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 30 |
| 31 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 48 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 31 |
| 32 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 32 |
| 33 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 33 |
| 34 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 46 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 34 |
| 35 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 56 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 35 |
| 36 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 115 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 36 |
| 37 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 110 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 37 |
| 38 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 38 |
| 39 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 86 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop WEST, site 39 |
| 40 | WEST | Standard nonelectric | 90 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop WEST, site 40 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,931 ft
44.4661, -109.6228 in Park. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Wapiti?
Sites at Wapiti are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234606).
How much does it cost to camp at Wapiti?
Camping at Wapiti costs Single Site (Non-Electric): $20 per night.
How many campsites does Wapiti have?
Wapiti has 40 campsites, including 21 RV sites.
Does Wapiti have RV hookups?
Some sites at Wapiti have hookups, up to 30 amp; others do not. 21 sites take RVs and the longest rig allowed is 145 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Wapiti?
Recreation.gov lists 12 pull-through sites at Wapiti.
Is there drinking water at Wapiti?
Yes, Wapiti has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Wapiti?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wapiti.
Who manages Wapiti?
Wapiti is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Wapiti
Buffalo Bill Reservoir's mapped center point is 22 miles from Wapiti in a straight line. Current water level: Buffalo Bill Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
- Sites
- 13
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site (without water): $15 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
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)