A short, easy waterfall hike in the Shoshone National Forest, accessible via scenic South Fork Road.
No fee documented for the falls trail; $10/night camping fee at the adjacent Deer Creek Campground
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Deer Creek Falls is reached via a short, easy hike from Deer Creek Campground in the Shoshone National Forest, 40 miles south of Cody along scenic South Fork Road (Highway 291). The campground provides direct access to the Washakie Wilderness and the falls, making it an ideal base for a brief waterfall walk.
The USFS recreation page describes the falls as scenic and accessible via a short trail from the campground but does not specify exact trail distance or waterfall height. The moderate fee structure—$10 per night at the campground, with no additional fee to view the falls—makes this an economical option for visitors combining camping with waterfall exploration.
South Fork Road provides a scenic drive south from Cody, with the road itself offering views of the Absaroka Mountains and creek valleys. This is a summer and early-fall destination dependent on seasonal road and campground openings, with weather and snow typically determining access windows.
Summer and early fall; road and campground access depends on snow and seasonal closures.
If you're unwilling to drive 40 miles south of Cody on South Fork Road or prefer longer trail options.
No fee documented for the falls trail; $10/night camping fee at the adjacent Deer Creek Campground
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
There are 7 other waterfalls we track in Park. All Shoshone National Forest waterfalls →
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USFS Shoshone National Forest 'Deer Creek Campground' recreation page (checked 2026-09-04): campground 40 miles south of Cody via South Fork Road (Hwy 291), Park County. Page states 'only a short hike to scenic Deer Creek Falls' from the campground, which accesses the Washakie Wilderness, but does not publish an exact trail distance or waterfall height — both left null. No closure alert found as of check date.
Checked September 2026.