Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 60 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water and showers. No electric hookups or flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 60 ft.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Yes
- Dump station Not listed
- 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
- 21
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 60 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 8,454 ft
- Phone
- (406) 587-9054 (campground or managing office)
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 $9.00/day fee at the campground. Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 44.68917, -107.44667 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Tie Flume 1.9 mi straight-line
- Owen Creek 2.8 mi straight-line
- Prune Creek 5.6 mi straight-line
- Sibley Lake 5.7 mi straight-line
- Pine Island Group Area 6.3 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Dead Swede Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Overlook and Woodrock areas at an elevation of 8,400 feet. 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; phone number: 307-431-7446.
Recreation
Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking, fishing and canoeing are available in the surrounding area. Diverse hikes vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks; many trails access the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
Nearby Sibley Lake is open to non-motorized craft and offers an accessible fishing dock on the shoreline. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites, two of which are accessible, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the South Tongue River in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. A forest of lodgepole pines covers the area, creating great wildlife habitat.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Burgess Junction - 6.9 mi away, station at 8,060 ft - 394 ft lower than the campground (8,454 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 8 | 1.42 |
| Feb | 29 | 7 | 1.67 |
| Mar | 35 | 12 | 2.08 |
| Apr | 40 | 18 | 2.79 |
| May | 50 | 28 | 3.50 |
| Jun | 61 | 35 | 2.41 |
| Jul | 71 | 42 | 1.57 |
| Aug | 70 | 41 | 1.20 |
| Sep | 61 | 33 | 2.02 |
| Oct | 46 | 23 | 2.30 |
| Nov | 36 | 15 | 1.62 |
| Dec | 29 | 8 | 1.54 |
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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 |
| Showers | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 14, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 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 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.