Wapiti Campground

Wapiti Campground hosts 41 campsites on the North Fork of the Shoshone River, next to the historic Wapiti Ranger Station. "Wapiti" (pronounced WA-puh-tee) is the American Indian word for "elk." Visit the nearby Wapiti Wayside to learn about grizzly bears, other wildlife, and general visitor information. The trailhead from the campground leads into the Washakie Wilderness via Elk Fork Creek. The campsites all contain bear…

Wapiti Campground hosts 41 campsites on the North Fork of the Shoshone River, next to the historic Wapiti Ranger Station. "Wapiti" (pronounced WA-puh-tee) is the American Indian word for "elk." Visit the nearby Wapiti Wayside to learn about grizzly bears, other wildlife, and general visitor information. The trailhead from the campground leads into the Washakie Wilderness via Elk Fork Creek. The campsites all contain bear boxes, picnic tables, fire rings/grills, RV parking (maximum spur 50 feet) and tent pads, and some have electrical hookups. The campground has a vault toilet, potable water, parking, and is accessible to persons with mobility impairments. No cell service is available, there is a 16-day stay limit, and food storage is required.