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Dead Indian Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Burgess Rv Dump Station · 93.5 mi
Coordinates
44.7532, -109.4177
Last verified
September 18, 2026
44.7532° N · 109.4177° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

This campground hosts 10 campsites and a trailhead across State Highway 296. The trail climbs along Dead Indian Creek, through the Absaroka Wilderness, across Dead Indian Meadows, and up to the summit of Dead Indian Peak. There is a 16-day stay limit and is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments. Notes: Adjacent corrals at trailhead across Hwy 296. Maximum spur 32 feet. Food storage is required.

From the USFS.

Is Dead Indian Campground free?

No. Dead Indian Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Dead Indian Campground?

From Cody, travel north on State Highway 120 for 16 miles. Turn left (west) on Chief Joseph Scenic Highway (State Highway 296). Travel west about 16 miles to the campground. Be advised, steep switchbacks.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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