USDA Forest Service · Wyoming
Island Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service · Wyoming, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,564 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ISLAND LAKE - LOOP B (NFSR 148.1B) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Shoshone National Forest
- Address
- WY
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
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
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 4° | -29° | 32° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 19° | 4° | -29° | 35° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 29° | 10° | -6° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 32° | 15° | -11° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 41° | 24° | -1° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 55° | 34° | 24° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| July | 68° | 42° | 30° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| August | 66° | 42° | 33° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 58° | 34° | 3° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| October | 41° | 22° | -1° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 30° | 12° | -22° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 20° | 6° | -12° | 35° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 252 trails in Shoshone National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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