Campground · Wyoming ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Shoshone National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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
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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| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
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.
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.
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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.
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