Threemile Campground
Campground · Wyoming · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Shoshone National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- 75 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 6,626 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Threemile Campground is located just three miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, and 50 miles from the full service gateway community of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. The area is an ideal destination for a family getaway, with many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Hard-sided camp trailers and RVs are required.Recreation
Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. The North Fork of the Shoshone River is a popular fly-fishing location for rainbow and Yellowstone cutthroat trout. The nearby Pahaska Trail provides access into the North Absaroka Wilderness Area.Facilities
The campground offers family campsites for hard-sided camp trailers and RVs. Some sites overlook the river. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring and food storage locker. Vault toilets, hand-pumped drinking water (two spigots, one spigot is accessibiliy compliant) and trash collection are provided. Campers may gather firewood in the area.Natural Features
The campground is situated along the North Fork of the Shoshone River and has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. A forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground, which sits at an elevation of 6,700 feet.A wide variety of wildlife lives in the area. Visitors often glimpse grizzly bears, deer, elk, bison, moose, fox, coyotes and bald eagles.
Nearby Attractions
Pahaska Tepee is just a mile west of the campground. This historic site is home to Buffalo Bill's original hunting lodge, built in 1904. Tours are offered daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Pahaska also offers guided horseback rides, a gift shop, restaurant and lodging.Yellowstone National Park's east entrance is three miles from the campground via the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
The small, historic city of Cody offers a variety of dining, lodging and shopping options. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center offers extensive displays of Greater Yellowstone natural history, Plains Indians artifacts, western art, firearms, Buffalo Bill memorabilia and a wild sheep exhibit.
The facts
- Season: September 22, 2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 21 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 75 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: East Area, West Area
Site types
- 21 RV Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
21 campsites at Threemile Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | East Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 44 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | East Area | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | East Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 44 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | East Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | East Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | East Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | East Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 60 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 021 | East Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 65 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 75 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 65 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 44 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | West Area | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Cody, Wyo., follow Sheridan Avenue west through Cody until the road leaves town and becomes the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14/16/20). The campground is located almost 49 miles west of Cody, on the south side of U.S. Highway 14/16/20, next to the Shoshone River.
44.49611, -109.95111 · 44°29'46.0"N 109°57'4.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 61 | 71 | 82 | 80 | 69 | 53 | 39 | 30 |
| Low °F | 7 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 29 | 34 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 25 | 16 | 8 |
| Precip in | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 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 Threemile Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Threemile Campground?
- Yes, Threemile Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Threemile Campground have?
- 21 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Threemile Campground?
- 75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Threemile Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Threemile Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Threemile Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Threemile Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Threemile Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Threemile Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $20/Night for single unit $40/night for double units
Restrictions:
- Food Storage is Required
- Due to grizzly bear activity, hard-sided camping only (no tents or pop-up campers). The goal of this restriction is to improve public safety.
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Contact
- Phone 307-527-6921 - THIS NUMBER IS NOT FOR RESERVATIONS. FOR RESERVATION OR INQUIRIES ABOUT RESERVATION STATUS, GO TO RECREATION.GOV 1-877-444-6777
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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