Island Lake Campground

Campground · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Shoshone National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,550 ft
Elevation

This beautiful high mountain lake campground has 21 newly remodeled sites. There is always plenty to do at this campground; hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and beautiful wildflowers galore.

 16-day stay limit

Water: Available

This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments.

No cell service

Notes: Maximum spur 32 feet. Boat ramp closed until winter ice clears.

Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait, Ice; Boat Launch available

Getting there

From Cody, take State Highway 120 north for 16 miles. Turn left onto State Highway 296, the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway. Proceed about 46 miles to the junction with U.S. Highway 212. Turn right onto Highway 212, which is the Beartooth All-American Highway, and continue about 20 miles to the Island Lake Campground, which will be on the left.

44.94074, -109.53995 · 44°56'26.7"N 109°32'23.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.83.43.53.43.22.81.71.41.92.73.43.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 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 Island Lake Campground

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

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Island Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Island Lake Campground'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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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.