Newton Creek Campground

Campground · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Shoshone National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,211 ft
Elevation

This campground hosts 31 sites near the Shoshone River. Nearby points of interest include Mummy Cave and a memorial to firefighters who died in the 1937 Blackwater Fire. There are two trails, one leading to a natural bridge and the other leading to the Firefighters Memorial.

16-day stay limit
Water: Available
This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments
No cell service

Notes: Hard-sided camping only. Due to grizzly bear activity, no tents or pop-up campers allowed. Maximum spur 40 feet.

The facts

  • Season: September 22, 2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

From Cody, travel west on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 for 37 miles to the campground. (This campground is about 16 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park)

44.45333, -109.75963 · 44°27'12.0"N 109°45'34.7"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.53.43.94.24.02.91.41.62.53.13.83.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.3 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 Newton Creek Campground

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $20/Night for single unit

Restrictions:

  • Food storage is required . Due to grizzly bear activity, hard-sided camping units only at sites located along Newton Creek.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Newton Creek Campground

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

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