Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming
- Fee per night$10-$34
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups or flush toilets. Not listed: showers and maximum RV length.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 9
- Elevation
- 7,407 ft
- Phone
- (406) 587-9054 (campground or managing office)
- Standard site fee
- $10-$34 per site per night (from the official fee text below; group and per-person rates are listed there)
Official fee information
Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $10.00/day fee at the campground. Site #1 is a double site. Double sites can be reserved as either a single (1-8 people) or a double site (9-16 people). The single site fee (1-8 people) is $17.00 for one non-towed vehicle with trailer per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. The double site fee (9-16 people) is $34.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. A 4th car (maximum) is free. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 44.30167, -106.94917 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Hettinger Group Area 0.3 mi straight-line
- Tie Hack 1.3 mi straight-line
- South Fork (Wyoming) 1.5 mi straight-line
- Circle Park Campground 2.4 mi straight-line
- Lost Cabin Campground 10.6 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Middle Fork Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com
Recreation
Nearby Tie Hack Reservoir is a non-motorized lake offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout.
The Circle Park Trailhead is 3.5 miles from the campground. This beautiful trail accesses numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000' peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Many additional hiking trails are available in the area.
Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails up to the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the banks of the Middle Fork of Clear Creek, within pine and aspen forests. Tie Hack Reservoir and numerous additional creeks are found nearby.
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Dump station | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
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