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Clearwater Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
12[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
30 ft[3]
Sites with electric
0[4]

Clearwater Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming[5]. Recreation.gov lists 12 overnight campsites there, and 11 are tent only[1].

What to expect

Recreation.gov places the campground about 32 miles west of Cody, on the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway[6]. It also says the Yellowstone east entrance is 20 miles to the west[6]. The 12 listed campsites are 11 tent only nonelectric sites and 1 group standard nonelectric site[1]. Recreation.gov shows 0 sites that accept an RV or trailer[7]. It lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[4]. Recreation.gov says the campground can be reserved[2]. The same description says the 11 single-family sites are first-come, first-served[6]. Check Recreation.gov for how booking works before you go.

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 12
Site types[1] 11 tent only nonelectric, 1 group standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[4] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 30 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 0 sites, tent at 11 sites
Pets[8] Allowed at 0 of 12 listed sites
Campfires[9] Allowed at 0 of 12 listed sites
Check-in[10] 2:00 PM
Check-out[11] 12:00 PM
People per site[12] 50

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Clearwater Campground?
Recreation.gov lists Clearwater Campground as reservable[2]. Its description says the 11 single-family sites are first-come, first-served[6], so check the listing before you travel.
Does Clearwater Campground have RV hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 0 of 12 campsites with electric, water or sewer hookups[4]. It also shows 0 sites that accept an RV or trailer[7].
Are dogs allowed at Clearwater Campground?
Recreation.gov site details show pets allowed at 0 of 12 campsites with this detail listed[8]. Confirm the current rule with the Forest Service.
Are campfires allowed at Clearwater Campground?
Recreation.gov site details show campfires allowed at 0 of 12 campsites with this detail listed[9]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[9].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[10] and check-out at 12:00 PM[11].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 12 overnight campsites at Clearwater Campground: 11 tent only nonelectric, 1 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Clearwater Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Clearwater Campground: 30 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Clearwater Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 12 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Clearwater Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Clearwater Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Clearwater Campground: 0 sites accept an RV or trailer and 11 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Clearwater Campground: yes at 0 of 12 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Clearwater Campground: yes at 0 of 12 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-in time at Clearwater Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-out time at Clearwater Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Maximum people per campsite at Clearwater Campground: 50 at most sites (range 50 to 50). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.