USDA Forest Service · Wyoming
Pinnacles Campground
USDA Forest Service · Wyoming, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,150 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
- PINNACLES CAMP GROUND (NFSR 515.1G) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Shoshone National Forest
- Address
- WY
- Activities
- Boating, 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 campground hosts 21 campsites with dramatic views near Brooks Lake. Angling and flyfishing opportunities are nearby, with a boat ramp at Brooks Lake. Fantastic geologic formations at Pinnacle Butte can be seen on the drive in to the campground.
Maximum spur 32 feet.
Picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes, and garbage collection are available.
This site is not accessible to those with mobility impairments.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 7° | -22° | 33° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 22° | 8° | -16° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 30° | 12° | -5° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 35° | 19° | -1° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 46° | 27° | 15° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 55° | 33° | 19° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| July | 71° | 44° | 31° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| August | 68° | 43° | 35° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 36° | 2° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| October | 43° | 24° | -2° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 32° | 11° | -18° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 22° | 7° | -6° | 39° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Brooks Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Falls Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Angles Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Turpin Meadow Campground · USDA Forest Service · 15 mi · 10 sites
- Box Creek Trailhead · USDA Forest Service · 17 mi
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