Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Planning a Cody, Wyoming trip in 2026? Stay at Cody / Yellowstone East KOA and turn your favorite rodeo, festival, concert, race or Western art event into a full camping getaway. The campground gives travelers a convenient base camp near Cody, Yellowstone National Park and the Big Horn Basin, with RV sites, cabins, tent sites and family-friendly amenities like a pool, hot tub, a jumping pillow and playground. After a day of rodeos, live music, scenic drives or downtown events, you can return to camp for an easy night under the Wyoming sky.
Frontier Festival and Chuckwagon Cookoff | June 6-7, 2026
Start summer with a Western weekend at the Frontier Festival and Chuckwagon Cookoff, held June 6-7, 2026, at the Cody Stampede Grounds. The event brings together artisans, collectors, camp cooks, cowboys, demonstrations, competitions, live music and authentic chuckwagon cooking, making it a natural fit for visitors who want Cody’s frontier spirit without rushing the trip. Learn more.
Cody Nite Rodeo | June 1-August 31, 2026
The Cody Nite Rodeo runs every night from June 1 through August 31, 2026, at 8 p.m., bringing two hours of family-friendly rodeo action to Stampede Park. For campers, it is one of the easiest ways to build a full Cody itinerary: explore Yellowstone or downtown Cody during the day, then head into town for bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding and classic Wyoming rodeo energy at night. Learn more.
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Spectacular | June 17-August 8, 2026
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Spectacular returns June 17-August 8, 2026, at the historic Cody Theatre on Sheridan Avenue, with select summer performances of the award-winning musical about William F. Cody and his famous Wild West Show. Learn more.
Chuckwagon Cook-Off and Live Music | June 27, 2026
Cody’s 250th anniversary celebration continues with the Chuckwagon Cook-Off and Live Music event on June 27, 2026, at City Park. With chuckwagon cooking, musical performances and local flavor, this is an easy event to fold into a relaxed summer camping weekend. Learn more.
Cody Stampede Celebration | June 30-July 4, 2026
Cody’s Independence Day week is one of the busiest times of the year, with Xtreme Bulls on June 30, Stampede Rodeos July 1-4, parades, fireworks, live entertainment and citywide Fourth of July energy. Learn more.
Wild West Arts Fest | July 2-4, 2026
The Wild West Arts Fest takes place July 2-4, 2026, during Cody’s busy Stampede Week, with arts and crafts vendors, jewelry makers, photographers, metalworkers, woodworkers, food trucks and more near City Park and the parade route. Learn more.
Gates of Yellowstone Triathlon | August 1, 2026
Sports travelers can plan around the Gates of Yellowstone Triathlon on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Cody. The race includes Olympic Distance, Sprint Distance, Olympic Relay and Half Distance events. Learn more.
Rendezvous Royale | September 14-19, 2026
Rendezvous Royale brings a full week of Western art events to Cody from September 14-19, 2026, including a nationally recognized art show, auction, quick draw, educational seminars, studio tours and the Patron’s Ball. Learn more.
Buffalo Bill Art Show and Quick Draw Sales | September 18-19, 2026
Part of Rendezvous Royale, the 45th Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show and Quick Draw Sales takes place September 18-19, 2026 and features original Western-themed art inspired by the land, people and wildlife of the American West. It is a fitting event for collectors, Western history fans and travelers looking for a refined Cody weekend. Learn more.
The best part of staying at Cody / Yellowstone East KOA is that the event does not have to be the whole trip. Add a day in Yellowstone National Park, visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, walk through Old Trail Town, take the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway or enjoy a night at the Cody Cattle Company before heading to the rodeo. Whether you are coming for rodeos, parades, concerts, Western art, a triathlon or a Yellowstone vacation, Cody / Yellowstone East KOA gives you a comfortable base camp close to the action.
Ready to turn a 2026 Cody event into a camping getaway? Book your stay at Cody / Yellowstone East KOA and make Cody, Wyoming your base camp for rodeos, festivals, concerts, sports and Yellowstone adventure.
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