U.S. Forest Service · Shoshone National Forest · WY

Dead Indian Campground

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First-comeAccess

The 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. 16-day stay limit This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments No cell service Notes: Adjacent corrals at trailhead across Hwy 296. Maximum spur 32 feet.

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No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

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Fees

Overnight Use: Single Site$15/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. *The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additiol fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.* https://store.usgs.gov/recreatiol-passes Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.

SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in WY-00. This member’s public-lands record →

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