Can you reserve a site at Cody Canal?

No. Cody Canal is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Cody Canal

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

5,475 ft
Elevation

Cody Canal is located within the beautiful South Fork Shoshone River valley. It is a BLM parcel located along the South Fork which provides for a wonderful are to fish, walk, and even some limited hunting. The site is co-managed with the Wyoming Game and Fish and consists of a developed parking area, informational kiosks, and a trail to the South Fork.

Getting there

From Cody, Wyoming, head west along Sheridan Avenue until you reach South Fork Road (County Road 6WX). From there, drive approximately 9 miles until you reach Lower South Fork Road (County Road 6QS). Head southwest for approximately 2 miles until you reach County Road 6OS. From there, head southwest for approximately .9 mile to the Cody Canal entrance marked with a sign and a cattleguard spanning a gravel road. Drive west down the route until you reach the parking area.

44.42215, -109.25414 · 44°25'19.7"N 109°15'14.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	37	47	53	62	73	82	81	71	56	44	35
Low °F	20	18	26	32	40	49	57	55	47	36	27	19
Precip in	0.4	0.6	0.5	1.6	3.2	1.4	0.8	0.8	1.3	1.4	0.4	0.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Cody Canal

Can you reserve a site at Cody Canal?: No. Cody Canal is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Cody Canal

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Andy Martin 1.3 mi · Facility
Castle Rock 3.3 mi · Facility
North Fork Shoshone R Access 8.9 mi · Facility
Wapiti Bridge 9.3 mi · Facility
Twin Creek Trail 10 mi · Facility
Beck Lake Bike Trails 11.2 mi · Facility
Bobcat-Houlihan Campground 14.6 mi · Campground
Seven Mountain 15.3 mi · Facility
Elk Fork Campground 18.7 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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