Hunter Peak
Hunter Peak is a national forest campground in Wyoming. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wyoming
- Coordinates
- 44.88472, -109.65444
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 307-527-6921 - THIS NUMBER IS NOT FOR RESERVATIONS. FOR RESERVATION OR INQUIRIES ABOUT RESERVATION STATUS, GO TO RECREATION.GOV 1-877-444-6777
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Hunter Peak
Overview Hunter Peak Campground is located on the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway/State Highway 296, approximately four miles south of the junction with scenic Beartooth Highway/U.S. Highway 12. The campground is about 60 miles northeast of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. Recreation The Clarks Fork offers outstanding fishing opportunities for rainbow and cutthroat trout. Many hiking trails are located in the area, including the Clarks Fork Trailhead, which is across the highway from the campground. Facilities This small campground contains single-family campsites, each equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and trash collection are provided. A host is on-site. Firewood may be gathered in the area. Fuel and sundries are available in the nearby community of Crandall. Sites 5, 6, 7, and 8 are available for reservation. Please click on the "Check Availability" button for more information. Natural Features The campground sits on the banks of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. A mixed conifer forest covers the campground. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly bear, deer and elk makes its home in the area. Nearby Attractions The Beartooth Highway was deemed "the most beautiful drive in America," by the late Charles Kuralt. It snakes across the rugged Beartooth Mountains from Red Lodge to Cooke City, Mont., and is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 81 designated routes (67 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Peak | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lake Creek | National forest campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Lake Creek Campground | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Lily Lake Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Lily Lake | National forest camping area | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Beartooth Lake | National forest campground | 5.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.