Can you reserve a site at Hunter Peak?

Yes, Hunter Peak is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Hunter Peak?

56 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Hunter Peak, Wyoming — 8 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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 to sweeping views and plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities.

Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance is approximately 24 miles from the campground via the Beartooth Highway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.

The facts

8 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 56 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: HUNTER PEAK

Site types

8 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

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8 campsites at Hunter Peak

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
002	HUNTER PEAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	6
003	HUNTER PEAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	23 ft	6
004	HUNTER PEAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6
005	HUNTER PEAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	31 ft	6
006	HUNTER PEAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	6
007	HUNTER PEAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	6
008	HUNTER PEAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	6
009	HUNTER PEAK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	6

Getting there

From Cody, Wyo., travel north on State Highway 120 to Highway 296. Enjoy your drive along the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway as the campground is approximately 60 miles from Cody, and located on the left side of the highway. From the northeast entrance of Yellowstone Park or Red Lodge, MT, travel on U.S. Highway 212, which is part of the All-American Road - Beartooth Scenic Byway to the junction with State Highway 296. Take Highway 296 approximately 5 miles to the campground, which is on the right side of the highway.

44.88472, -109.65444 · 44°53'5.0"N 109°39'16.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hunter Peak

Can you reserve a site at Hunter Peak?: Yes, Hunter Peak is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hunter Peak have?: 8 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Hunter Peak?: 56 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Also listed by

Hunter Peak also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hunter Peak's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Overnight Use: Single Site: $20/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. *The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additiol fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass ho

Restrictions:

Food Storage is Required

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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