Dickinson Creek Campground
The Dickinson Creek Campground has 15 campsites and is located near the boundary of the Popo Agie Wilderness. No trailers over 20 feet long. Amenities include two vault toilets, picnic tables and cook grates. Potable water is not available. From this campground, there are several trails that lead into the Popo Agie Wilderness and to many mountain lakes, the largest being Shoshone Lake. Neaby Wind River Indian Reservation lands are private-- please be respectful of the private land boundaries and do not trespass. To cross tribal lands you and everyone in your party must purchase tribal fishing licenses. Stay limit is 16 days.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Shoshone National Forest |
| Rules | Food storage is required |
Getting there
| Coordinates | 42.8360° N, 109.0576° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | The Great Outdoor Shop ↗ | 41 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.6 miSmith Lake ↗6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miNorth Fork ↗15 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miBear'S Ears ↗19.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miRanger Creek ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miGaylord Lake2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miShoshone Lake3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Popo Agie Wilderness.
- inPopo Agie Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 102,620 acres
- 14.2 miBridger Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 426,751 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
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- Fort Washakie Historic DistrictHistoric district · Fort Washakie · 14.7 mi
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Questions people ask
Is Dickinson Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Dickinson Creek Campground have?
15 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Dickinson Creek Campground?
Dickinson Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Dickinson Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Worthen Meadow Campground (11.5 mi, first-come), Sinks Canyon Campground (13.1 mi, first-come), and Big Sandy Campground (14.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby