Smoot, Wyoming, draws RV campers to its crystal-clear Salt River for trophy cutthroat trout and the dark skies of Star Valley for unmatched stargazing. Six RV parks anchor this tiny outpost, positioning your rig amid the Salt River Range's jagged peaks and lush meadows. Park here to launch day trips into Bridger-Teton National Forest without the crowds of bigger destinations.
Smoot nestles in Star Valley, where the Salt River snakes through cottonwood groves and mule deer roam open ranges. Fly-fishers target native cutthroat in the nearby Greys River, while off-roaders climb Forest Service Road 100 toward Bedstead Mountain. Locals gather at the Smoot Community Hall for rodeos and quilt shows that celebrate ranching heritage.
Star Gaze Campground fits families with playgrounds, group sites, and pet-friendly pull-throughs at $40 to $120 per night. Salt River Pass delivers pet-allowed pull-through spots for anglers chasing river runs. LaBarge Creek Area offers dispersed camping for backcountry purists, and Stargaze Campground provides basic pads under those legendary Wyoming night skies.
Smoot shines for fly-fishing the Salt River and Greys River, plus stargazing in Star Valley's dark skies. Anglers land cutthroat trout amid cottonwoods, hikers summit Salt River Pass trails, and riders explore Forest Service roads. This ranching hamlet hosts community rodeos at Smoot Community Hall each summer.
Star Gaze Campground, Salt River Pass, LaBarge Creek Area, Stargaze Campground, and two more fill our directory near Smoot. Star Gaze offers pull-throughs and playgrounds right off Highway 89. Salt River Pass sits high in the pass with pet-friendly sites overlooking valleys.
Yes, Star Gaze Campground and Salt River Pass both allow pets. Star Gaze provides leashed-dog areas near playgrounds and group sites. Salt River Pass keeps spots open for furry companions amid mountain trails and river access.
