Island Lake Campground in WY -- Campground & RV Camping
Island Lake Campground in WY
CampgroundUSFS
23 mi from Red Lodge
Road Access
- All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
Setting
Perched at a high mountain lake, this campground offers 21 remodeled sites with maximum driveway spurs of 32 feet. Facilities include potable water and a dedicated boat launch accommodating motorized boats, float tubes, and shore fishing for trout. The surrounding grounds provide direct access to hiking trails and wildflower viewing, though the layout is not accessible for mobility impairments.
Getting there: 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.
- Moderately separated here.
- Metcalf Mountain stands 2,428 ft above the map pin, 5.8 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 22–42°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.