Shoshone National Forest

Camping in the Beartooth Mountains within Shoshone National Forest.

Beartooth Lake and Beartooth Butte in the Shoshone National Forest.

Shadows descend over the Popo Agie Wilderness in the Wind River Mountains.

The Shoshone National Forest, established in 1891 as part of the Yellowstone Timberland Reserve, contains 2.4 million acres, ranging from sagebrush flats to rugged mountain peaks. It borders Yellowstone National Park to the west.

Majestic elk, bighorn sheep, moose, mule deer, mountain grouse, mountain goat, and grizzly bear make their homes in the forest.

The forest is also home to grazing, timber harvesting, and recreation.

Timberline lakes and mountain streams challenge anglers of all ages. Visitors backpack, bike, ski and snowmobile in the Beartooth and Absaroka Mountain Ranges, and raft and kayak several streams including through the Clarks Fork Canyon.

There is an extensive network of primitive and developed campsites. Day activities include hiking, picnicking and sightseeing along three national scenic byways.