Buffalo Bill State Park
Notice: Attention — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open 24 hours
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- wyoparks.wyo.gov(307) 587-9227
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction AttentionHCB Advisory Monitoring Buffalo Bill Reservoir Keep yourself, pets, and livestock out of green water, floating scums or clumps. If contact occurs:… (more)
HCB Advisory Monitoring Buffalo Bill Reservoir Keep yourself, pets, and livestock out of green water, floating scums or clumps. If contact occurs: rinse with clean water immediately and contact a doctor or veterinarian if symptoms develop. Visit: Bit.ly/WyoHCB2026 for more information and to help report sightings - - - - - Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Park is open year round for camping and day use. Certain facilities and amenities are shut down due to weather and winter season.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 39 acres, Buffalo Bill State Park lies in Park County, about 8 miles west of Cody.
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and geocaching. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open 24 hours | ||
Official wording
May 1 - September 30: Park Campgrounds & Day Use Areas are Open - Water and shower facilities are weather dependent in May and September. Office hours 7am-7pm, Park open 24 hours a day to visitors; these hours vary as well due to seasonal employee personnel availability. October - April: North Fork Campground Closed; Stagecoach Campground Closed; Sheep Mountain Day Use Area Closed; Rest of park open to camping and day use, ALL water systems turned off for the winter season.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
Parks: per vehicle per day ($7 resident / $12 non-resident).
Statewide fee rule from Wyoming's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wyoming park passes
- Annual Day Use Pass (resident) — $48 first vehicle ($42 early-bird Dec 1–Feb 15); $24 additional vehicle. Day-use fees at Wyoming state parks and historic sites for the calendar year, one vehicle Details
- Annual Day Use Pass (non-resident) — $96 first vehicle ($89 Dec 1–Feb 15); $48 additional vehicle. Day-use fees for the calendar year, one vehicle Details
- Annual Camping Pass (residents only) — $89.60 first vehicle; $44.80 additional vehicle. Camping fees only (does not cover day use) Details
- Wyoming Resident Veterans Lifetime Pass — Free (eligibility: Wyoming resident veteran, 50%+ service-connected disability). Free day use and camping for life Details
From the Wyoming state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- reserve.wyoming.gov
- Phone
- 877-996-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Cabins and lodging
- Enclosed Lodge
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingGeocachingHuntingOff-highway vehiclesWildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 4192 North Fork Hwy
Cody, WY 82414 - Nearest town
- Cody — about 8 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.4913, -109.2227
- Phone
- (307) 587-9227
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wyoming State Parks list + Wyoming Historic Sites list (Joomla article pages)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology