Established Camping
Medicine Lodge Archaelogical Site Campground
Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site Campground, near Hyattville, Wyoming, is a unique spot that combines history with outdoor adventure. This campground is open year-round and offers a peaceful retreat with well-spaced sites, making it a great choice for families and groups looking to unwind.
The campground features picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water, which campers appreciate for cooking and enjoying meals outdoors. Visitors have raved about the cleanliness of the facilities, noting that it’s one of the "cleanest campgrounds" they've experienced. One camper highlighted the beautiful sites, saying, “So relaxing! Beautiful sites! Hiking biking.”
For those eager to explore, the area is rich in activities like hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. The nearby sandstone bluff is home to ancient petroglyphs that date back 2,000 years, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past. Campers have enjoyed the variety of trails for ATV riding and horseback riding, making it a versatile destination for outdoor fun.
While there are no showers or RV dump stations, the campground does have vault toilets and offers firewood for sale. As one reviewer pointed out, “The Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site is a perfect place to camp to explore the Bighorn Mountains.” Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, this campground offers a blend of relaxation and adventure that’s hard to beat.
Description
Fish and Wildlife Service
Medicine Lodge offers 28 individual campsites, all of which are compatible with motorhomes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, or tents. Twenty-eight sites are reservable and the remaining four are all first come-first served. 1 campsite is handicap accessible. Our campsites are spread throughout the park.
Fee Info
Day use only is free at the historical site. Fees are for camping.
Electric Site Fee: $10 per night
Reservation Info
IMPORTANT UPDATE: 2022 Annual Day Use and Camping Permits At this time, annual day use and camping permits are only available through Reserve America at www.wyo-park.com or by phone at 877-996-7275.
Group area reservations are taken on the first business day of the new year (typically Jan. 2nd), on a first come first served basis. In person reservations are taken first, in the order in which they arrived at the park. Phone call in reservations are then taken in the order of which they are received. In person reservations and phone lines open at 7:30AM. Your name and number will be taken initially over the phone and we will call back as soon as in person reservations are completed.
The group area has a fee of $66.00 per day it is reserved. (Daily group area fees will increase to $75.00 for 2022.)
Please note the Medicine Lodge Group Area is popular. Weekends throughout the entire spring, summer and fall are typically reserved within the first 2 hours of the opening of reservations for the calander year.
Location
Medicine Lodge Archaelogical Site Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
Located on the western slope of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming. Take Highway 16/20 to Manderson and turn onto State Route 31. Travel 21 miles to Cold Springs Road, then County Road 52 and follow the signs to the park. From Tensleep, take the lower Nowood road to Hyattville, and then follow Cold Springs Road to County road 52.
Address
4800 Rd. 52
Hyattville, WY 82428
Coordinates
44.28405494407068 N
107.5389363750523 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 5 min from Billings
- 3 hrs 26 min from Casper
- 4 hrs 21 min from Bozeman
- 5 hrs 2 min from Rapid City
