Wapiti Guide

Welcome to Wapiti

Wapiti sits along the North Fork of the Shoshone River in northwestern Wyoming, roughly midway between Cody and the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The setting is quintessentially western—high desert scrubland gives way to timbered ridges, with the Absaroka Range rising dramatically to the south and west. This is ranching and recreation country, where properties tend to be larger and spread out, from working ranches and acreages to cabin-style homes built for mountain living.

Life here revolves around outdoor pursuits—fishing the Shoshone, hiking and horseback riding in the national forest, and wildlife watching at nearly every turn. Winters bring cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, while summer sees a steady stream of visitors heading to Yellowstone. Cody, just down the valley, provides dining, shopping, healthcare, and cultural amenities, while Wapiti itself remains quiet and rural.

This area appeals to those seeking elbow room and a true mountain lifestyle—ranchers, outdoor enthusiasts, second-home buyers looking for a retreat near Yellowstone, and anyone drawn to wide-open Wyoming landscapes where nature takes center stage.