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Electric Hookup
River Access
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Average nightly rates15 total sites
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15 sites
About Wapiti Campground
Number of accommodations: 15
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Restrooms
Electric Hookup
River Access
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- Electric Hookup
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- Restrooms
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (334)
What Guests Are Saying
Wapiti Campground is praised for its well-maintained sites, abundant shade from large trees, and spaciousness that offers privacy. Campers appreciated the friendly and helpful campground hosts, as well as the clean facilities, particularly the restrooms. While some noted minor issues with bathroom cleanliness and ranger interactions, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the campground's peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Wapiti Campground is praised for its well-maintained sites, abundant shade from large trees, and spaciousness that offers privacy. Campers appreciated the friendly and helpful campground hosts, as well as the clean facilities, particularly the restrooms. While some noted minor issues with bathroom cleanliness and ranger interactions, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the campground's peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings.
Review Summary
Mark T
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: EAST
One of the nicest sites we have ever had at a National Park. Electric on site. Great views of the mountains. Just amazing
Thank you
Leonardo B
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: WEST
My camper didn’t fit in the site. The host was kind to let us find another place. We didn’t last long there as the site stunk like pee. I am not saying it was the whole campsite, but the one we chose.
Mark T
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: EAST
One of the nicest sites we have ever had at a National Park. Electric on site. Great views of the mountains. Just amazing
Thank you
Leonardo B
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: WEST
My camper didn’t fit in the site. The host was kind to let us find another place. We didn’t last long there as the site stunk like pee. I am not saying it was the whole campsite, but the one we chose.
Jonathan D
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: EAST
Yellowstone delayed re-opening campgrounds a couple of weeks which landed right in the middle of our reservation, so we had to stay elsewhere for two nights in the meantime. It was quiet and clean. There are ample water stations and a few restrooms. My only complaint is it is FAAAR from Yellowstone. We were hiking on the west side and in the center of the park, and it was easily a 2-hour drive...each way. I will be staying somewhere else next time.
Jonathan D
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: EAST
Yellowstone delayed re-opening campgrounds a couple of weeks which landed right in the middle of our reservation, so we had to stay elsewhere for two nights in the meantime. It was quiet and clean. There are ample water stations and a few restrooms. My only complaint is it is FAAAR from Yellowstone. We were hiking on the west side and in the center of the park, and it was easily a 2-hour drive...each way. I will be staying somewhere else next time.
Michelle S
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: WEST
This was THE PERFECT spot to explore Yellowstone, hike from the campground, check out the river, and just relax in what I can only describe as Big Thunder Mountain from Disneyland! The rocks around the campground were an amazing back drop for our adventures! If we go back to Yellowstone we will book here again! Highly recommend booking here and if you can get by the river even better!
Michelle S
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: WEST
This was THE PERFECT spot to explore Yellowstone, hike from the campground, check out the river, and just relax in what I can only describe as Big Thunder Mountain from Disneyland! The rocks around the campground were an amazing back drop for our adventures! If we go back to Yellowstone we will book here again! Highly recommend booking here and if you can get by the river even better!
Patricia M
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: WEST
What a nice surprise to be right along the river and have so many female bighorn sheep living so close. Nice wooded and private primitive campground. Wish there were more hookups though.
Patricia M
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: WEST
What a nice surprise to be right along the river and have so many female bighorn sheep living so close. Nice wooded and private primitive campground. Wish there were more hookups though.
Location Wapiti Campground
Address:
203 A Yellowstone Ave
Cody, WY, 82414
United States
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 30 miles west of Cody, on the north side of the highway and next to the river. It is between Elk Fork Campground to the west and Big Game Campground to the east.
The campground is accessed via U.S. Highway 14/16/20, approximately 30 miles west of Cody, Wyoming.
Elevation: 1810 feet
30 mi drive to downtown Cody (about 38 min)
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
