Wapiti Campground is located along Hwy 14-16-20, the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway, along the Shoshone River. It is about 30 miles west of Cody, Wyoming and about 22 miles east of the East Gate to Yellowstone National Park. Sitting in the cottenwood trees and junipers along the river, there is easy access to the river for bird or wildlife watching, fishing and hiking. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and bear box. Services include pressurized water, vault toilets, garbage collection and half the campground has electric hook-ups. Firewood for gathering is abundant in the area. This area is frequented by grizzly bears. All food, beverages, coolers and other attractants must be stored and unavailable. Bear boxes are located at each site in the campground for storage. Campground hosts on site can provide more information. Garbage must be properly disposed of in dumpsters, not in campfires. The Wapiti Wayside located less then 1/4 mile east of the campground with interpretive information on grizzly bears. In a single site the fee is for one vehicle. A vehicle pulling a trailer or an RV with a vehicle in tow is considered one vehicle. Other vehicles will be considered extra vehicles and additional fees will be charged at the site. In a double site, the fee is for two vehicles.
