4.2417 reviewsPrice
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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44.7177, -109.5912
Backpackers, equestrians, and wildlife watchers who pack in their own water and don't need a campfire will find the pine-and-juniper vale worth the 45-minute drive from Cody. Fall mornings with mist through the trees are the sweet spot, and five sites means you'll rarely have nei
No potable water on-site means hauling every drop yourself, and the first-come, first-served setup plus a closed winter season (snow access not guaranteed) makes this a bad gamble if you're driving a long way without a backup plan.
Reference information about Little Sunlight Camping Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This dispersed camping area hosts five campsites with a canopy of pine and juniper surrounding the site.</p><p>16-day stay limit<br />Water: Not available<br />This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments<br />No cell service<br /><br />Notes: Be prepared to store food properly. Picnic tables and bear boxes provided. However, water, Forest Service fire rings, and garbage pickup are not provided. Corrals and parking for horse trailers are available at the nearby trailhead.</p>
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Summer brings daytime highs around 65–80°F with cool nights in the mid-30s to low-50s. Wildflowers peak during these months, and trail access is most reliable. Snow interrupts campground access at other times of year, though winter camping is possible for those prepared for cold conditions. The five-site capacity keeps crowds manageable even on busy summer weekends.
Cooler weather and solitude likely; scenic forest/valley setting suits fall trips.
Little Sunlight Camping Area has limited amenities but provides a rustic camping experience. There are five campsites surrounded by a canopy of pine and juniper. Notable provided amenities include picnic tables and bear boxes, but there are significant limitations as water, Forest Service fire rings, and garbage pickup are not available.
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