Cody Yellowstone: Your Ultimate Winter Camping Destination
Wyoming’s Cody Yellowstone doesn’t hibernate when winter arrives — it transforms into a snowy wonderland for RVers and campers ready to embrace the chill. With year-round campgrounds serving as your launchpad, you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore snow-covered trails, carve down ski slopes, or cast a line through the ice. Give winter camping a try, and you might find a new favorite season.
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Snowmobiling Adventures
Rev up your winter adventure with a snowmobile trek through Cody Yellowstone’s wide-open wilderness. This region boasts an impressive 1,000 miles of pristine trails, including scenic routes and groomed roads. Sunlight Basin and the Beartooth Mountains are a few local favorite places for snowmobiling fun. For those seeking a bit more thrill, the Shoshone National Forest offers untamed off-trail terrain for intrepid adventurers.
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Winter in Cody Yellowstone wakes up our very own sleeping giant. Don’t let the name fool you — the Sleeping Giant Ski Area is wide awake and ready for action. This historic ski destination is one of the oldest in the country, offering 180 acres of diverse terrain across 49 runs. From green circles to black diamonds, there’s something for every age and experience level. When you’re ready to switch gears, head over to the three-lane tubing park. Complete with a tow lift, you’ll enjoy the thrill of the descent with the climb.
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Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing
Explore Cody Yellowstone’s winter beauty on over 50 miles of diverse Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails. Roam the scenic expanses between the Sleeping Giant Ski Area and Pahaska Tepee Resort, or the varied terrain at Wood River Valley Ski Touring Park. Want to stay close to town? Explore the Cody Pathways, featuring nine miles of trails. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just finding your snow legs, there’s a path for every pace.
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As you glide through the snow, keep an eye out — and your camera ready — for local wildlife like moose, bison, and elk. Remember to observe these majestic animals safely by keeping your distance.
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Year-Round Fishing
Who says fishing is just a summer sport? Here, you can break through the ice for an angling adventure like no other. Cody Yellowstone’s frozen lakes offer exceptional ice fishing adventures. At Buffalo Bill Reservoir, Sunshine Reservoirs, and Newton Lakes, visitors have the chance to reel in kokanee salmon, Arctic grayling, Montana whitefish, and tons of trout species in peaceful solitude.
Winter Campgrounds
Make the most of your winter expedition by setting up camp in the heart of the action. Buffalo Bill State Park’s Lakeshore campground is close to fishing spots, snowmobiling and Nordic skiing trails, and prime winter wildlife viewing. This campground also offers electric hookups for RVs, perfect for warming up after a day on the slopes or trails.
Elk Forest Campground in Shoshone National Forest is the gateway to winter’s wildest adventures, including day hiking, backpacking, fishing — and even horseback riding. With spacious sites, corrals, and RV parking, it’s your launchpad to the vast Washakie Wilderness.
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Ready to make Cody Yellowstone your next winter camping or RVing destination? Request your free Cody Yellowstone Vacation Guide, visit CodyYellowstone.org, or call 800-393-CODY today.
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