Elkhart Park Campground — Bridger-Teton National Forest
Elkhart Park Campground sits at roughly 9,400 feet on the ridge above Pinedale, right at the Elkhart Park Trailhead — the primary jump-off point for the Winds via Fremont Trail. It’s a developed USFS campground with vault toilets and fire rings, typically running around 25 sites. Expect crowds on summer weekends; this is a well-known staging spot. Sites are forested with lodgepole pine, giving decent shade and some wind protection. No hookups, no showers — straight-up tent and ground-clearance rig camping.
Access is paved most of the way up Fremont Lake Road from Pinedale, with the final stretch being maintained gravel — any vehicle can make it in dry conditions. Snow can linger into June and return by October; check conditions with the Pinedale Ranger District before heading up early or late season. Water availability on-site varies by year — confirm before relying on it.
Wind River Range trailhead camp at 9,400 ft.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | X5QH+VV Sylvan Bay Summer Home Area, WY, USA Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 9400 ft |
| Nearest town | Pinedale, WY |
| Miles from pavement | 3.5 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $15.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes — Reservation site |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | June-September |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |