Wildlife viewing starts early at Connor Battlefield State Historic Site. Campers report waking to white-tailed deer grazing in the adjacent field, with osprey working the river in the evenings. The campground sits in the crook of the Tongue River outside Ranchester, Wyoming, giving sites along the water direct access to the river's edge and open sightlines toward snow-capped mountains in the distance.
The layout is compact, with roughly a dozen unnumbered sites spread across open and shaded ground. Sites shaded by willows offer more cover; those along the river get little overhead shade but put campers closest to the water. Lazy R Campground sits nearby for campers who want a different setup. Sites 1 and 2 draw consistent praise from reviewers for their positioning. A pedestrian suspension bridge connects the park to Ranchester, and a neighboring ranch with horses in the pasture is visible from some sites. Occasional train noise is noted by multiple reviewers, though most describe it as infrequent and not particularly disruptive.
Amenities are basic but functional. Vault toilets are on-site, and water spigots are available seasonally, shutting off after September 30. No hookups, no dump station. The self-pay envelope system means cash is necessary. Foothills Campground LLC to the west provides a full-service alternative for those who need utilities. Fees run $15 for Wyoming residents and around $18 to $23 for non-residents depending on the season.
Come prepared for limited services in town. As Nancy C. notes, on weekdays "no restaurant open. There is no grocery. There is a gas station that has a few basics." Tongue River Canyon, roughly 20 minutes away outside of Dayton, gives day hikers a solid nearby option. For those exploring campgrounds near Dayton, this site functions well as a base for reaching the Big Horn Mountains.
Connor Battlefield works best for self-contained campers, anglers, and travelers passing through who want a low-cost, riverside overnight without hookups or crowds.
Description
The site consists of 20 camping and picnic sites nestled in an oxbow of the Tongue River in the shade of large cottonwoods. There are two restrooms, a playground and horseshoe pits. Each camping and picnic site has a grill and table and two sites are ADA accessible. Connor offers a quiet, relaxing campsite, away from the hustle of the road in the peaceful shade of a river bottom. Community facilities are within a few blocks, and yet a visitor would never know it. Camping sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis, without reservations. Camping is seasonal. The park closes to camping and vehicles on October 31.
Site grounds open 24 hours.
Site grounds open year-round, weather permitting; camping permitted May 1 - Sep. 30.
Restrooms and drinking water systems are closed Oct. 1 - Apr. 30.
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Map & DirectionsConnor Battlefield State Historic Site is located in Wyoming near Dayton
Coordinates
44.90559598 N
107.16296655 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 8/7/26
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- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 8/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 37 min from Billings, MT
- 2 hrs 7 min from Casper, WY
- 3 hrs 25 min from Bozeman, MT
- 3 hrs 32 min from Rapid City, SD

















