Island Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Typically from late June through early/mid September
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.9407, -109.5400
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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 the USFS.
Is Island Lake Campground free?
No. Island Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Island Lake Campground?
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.
Nearby
- Beartooth Lake Campground2.4 mi
- HUNTER PEAK6.8 mi
- Hunter Peak Campground6.9 mi
- Lake Creek Campground8.3 mi
- Lily Lake Campground8.5 mi
- M-K Campground8.6 mi
- GREENOUGH LAKE10.1 mi
- Greenough Lake Campground10.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
