Camp Buffalo Bill Anglers Base Camp (Cody, WY)

August 24 – August 30, 2025 (Sun – Sat) (Week/Session 4)

Coordinator:  George Tipker, george@derbycityflyfishers.com, 502-594-2066

Location: Camp Buffalo Bill (50 miles west of Cody, WY) Yellowstone Anglers’ Basecamp is located at
Camp Buffalo Bill, a Boy Scout Camp along the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River, just 8
miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Trip Level: This is a Level 3 trip (see Trip Suitability for details.) This is primarily a wading trip.  Wading
and access to fishing locations range from easy to challenging.  Participants should be proficient waders
and self-reliant fly fishers.  Individuals are responsible for determining the suitability of this trip with
respect to their skill level and expectations. This is not a beginner trip!

Cost: Total $1,200.  Please use the following Boys Scouts of America link for a brief overview of the trip
and description of what is included AND also to register and pay.  Individuals MUST register and pay on
their own directly to Boys Scouts of America Adventure West Council at the following
link    https://www.anglersbasecamp.org/  Slots are limited to 32 participants, are open to the public,
and are filled on a “first-come-first-served” basis.

A DCFF Important Special Note:  If you are registering, please also sign up on our DCFF Club Trips sign
up page Cody, WY 2025 Trip  order to let the trip coordinator know who all is attending.  That way
future communications/trip meetings/transportation/etc.  information can be disseminated by the
trip coordinator.

Description:  One week of fishing some of Wyoming’s finest trout waters near the East Entrance of
Yellowstone National Park.  Base camp is located on the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River
in the Shoshone National Forest — a blue ribbon, freestone trout fishery.  Access also to waters in
Yellowstone and others in Northwest Wyoming.  Cost includes six nights lodging, three meals/day,
unlimited snacks and fruit; laundry facilities; transportation to/from Cody Airport; and daily
transportation to/from fishing locations of your choice in the area.

The Area – Northwest Wyoming has some of the most scenic territory you will see anywhere. Populated
by numerous wildlife species — bear (including Grizzlies), mule deer, elk, bison, coyote, fox, and more.
Truly a beautiful part of our country.

Weather in August – Temps can range from 30’s to 90’s with averages ranging from mid-50’s to mid-
80’s.  It has snowed in late August; in fact, it snowed the week following the 2020 Group’s trip. It does
rain, with thunderstorms and hail possible. Camp elevation is 6,400 feet above sea level and the air is
dry.  Staying well hydrated is essential to cope with both the elevation and arid air.

Base Camp – The camp is located on the Shoshone River where there are miles of fishing opportunities.
Accommodations are rustic. Cabins consist of bunk beds with a couple of small tables. There is marginal
cell service and wi-fi . There are also two (2) land line phones on site for general use, if necessary. Cabins
have electricity but no heat or AC.  Each cabin has windows that can be opened and a fan. You will be
responsible for your own linens, towels, sleeping bag and pillow. Laundry (free) facilities are available on
site. There is a heated shower house with ample showers and facilities. The center of camp activity is the

dining hall where all the gatherings and fellowship occur. This is a large building that is open 24 hours a
day with complimentary snacks and drinks available. Three meals are provided daily.

The Staff – The staff is knowledgeable and accommodating. They will take you wherever you want to go
on the river and return to pick you up. The camp has four- six vans, and the staff will transport you up or
down stream to many fishing locations. If at least 5 folks want to go to Yellowstone fishing locations  (a
1-1/2-hour drive one way) or to Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons (a long all-day trip), they will
arrange for that also. For days you want to get out early, a continental breakfast will be waiting for you
at departure. If you want to stay out longer, sandwiches are prepared to take with you. If you wish to
take professional guided trips out of the fly shops in Cody, a van will take you to/from Cody as well.
The Fishing – The fishing is quite different from around our area. “Humbling” seems the most common
descriptor. The water is gin clear, fast, and skinny. Wading and walking alongside the river is not easy,
with rocks from pebbles to boulders ranging from basketball to refrigerator size. Expect to catch
rainbow, brown, and cutthroat — many in the 15+ inch range. They are wild fish that are finicky and
spooky. A 10-fish day is an exceptional day.

The Gear – Three to six weight rods, reels and lines work well.  Nymphing is by far the most productive
method, but flies need to be heavier than we would normally fish in our area.  The water is quick and
skinny, and drifts are short, so the flies need to get down fast and stay down.  We’ll have more
information on flies and techniques in the coming months.

The Adventure – This trip is about 50% fishing and 50% adventure. Getting to some of the fishing holes
is an adventure in itself, with challenging terrain and critters aplenty.  A favorite non-fishing adventure is
a hike to a unique rock formation along a mountain ridge about 1000 ft above the camp. This is a
challenging hike but universally agreed by those who did it to be one of the most enjoyable and
memorable activities of the trip.

The staff can provide a trip to Cody one evening for dinner and a rodeo. Cody is an old town with a lot of
history and interesting restaurants. Of course, there are trips to Yellowstone mixing sightseeing and
fishing on the Yellowstone River.

Cost – The entire week costs  $1200.  You are responsible for your own transportation to Cody WY.
Flights range from about $500 to $1200 depending on baggage charges, etc.  A 5-day Wyoming non-
resident license is $56, and an additional day is $14. If you go to Yellowstone, there is an additional
license requirement but it’s nominal and can be purchased online.

Clothing & footgear
 Bring clothes for cool to cold evenings and warm to hot days.
 Sandals, casual sports shoes, wading boots .   Hiking boots if you plan to go hiking.
 Include warm sleeping clothes or have a cold weather sleeping bag.
 Don’t forget sunscreen and insect repellent.  Bear spray will be provided. (Buddy fishing is highly
recommended because of threat of bears.)
 You’ll need waders and wading staff. Felt soled boots w/spikes are okay everywhere, except,
… No felt soles in Yellowstone!!   Plan your boot selection(s) accordingly.