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Established Camping

Sibley Lake

About

USDA Forest Service

Bighorn National Forest

Overview

Sibley Lake Campground is located at Sibley Lake along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,900 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 Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.com

Recreation

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. Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams 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.

Facilities

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. Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams 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.

Natural Features

The campground is situated near Sibley Lake and Prune Creek in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. A forest of lodgepole pine covers the area, creating excellent wildlife habitat.

Nearby Attractions

Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 25 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history.

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Fee Info

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. <br>Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host. <br> There is an additional $4 fee for the Standard Electric sites. If an Access or Senior discount pass is applied, the total will become $13 per night.

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Location

Sibley Lake is located in Wyoming

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14 southwest about 25 miles to the campground.

Address

US HIGHWAY 14
Buffalo, WY 82834

Coordinates

44.7713889 N
107.4430556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Sibley Lake?

Sibley Lake allows vehicles up to 85 feet.

Are fires allowed at Sibley Lake?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sibley Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Sibley Lake?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sibley Lake?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Sibley Lake. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Sibley Lake, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Sibley Lake?

There are 25 campsites at Sibley Lake and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts