Best Equestrian Camping near Big Horn, WY

Battle Park Trailhead provides horse-friendly camping facilities in the Bighorn Mountains, with multiple corrals, high lines, and a dedicated horse water trough fed by a nearby creek. The campground accommodates horse trailers with ample parking specifically designed for equestrian visitors. This primitive campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets, and campers can choose between tent or RV sites. The campground primarily serves as an equestrian camp, making it ideal for riders wanting direct trail access. Visitors have reported seeing wildlife in the surrounding area while camping with their horses.

Trail access directly from Battle Park Trailhead connects riders to the extensive Bighorn National Forest trail network. Hunter Campground, also located in the region, permits equestrians to camp near their animals. The road leading to Battle Park can become rutted at times and is described as long and narrow in some sections, making two-way traffic challenging with horse trailers. Circle Park Campground, while not explicitly listed with horse corrals, offers dispersed camping opportunities along the access road where many visitors bring their horses and off-road vehicles. The surrounding mountain terrain provides scenic riding opportunities with beautiful mountain views throughout the trail system. Many equestrians visit these campgrounds as starting points for longer backcountry riding excursions.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Big Horn, Wyoming (7)

    1. Little Goose Campground

    2 Reviews
    Big Horn, WY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 672-0751

    "This campground is an amazing off grid location for those looking to escape for a little while."

    2. Circle Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Saddlestring, WY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 587-9054

    $19 / night

    "Quite a few people bring their horses and/or off road toys. Great mountain views! Worth the trip every time."

    "This is a tiny campground in the Cloud Peak Wilderness area near the popular Circle Park Trailhead."

    3. Hunter Campground

    2 Reviews
    Saddlestring, WY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 684-7806

    $22 / night

    "The campground was full nutrition non-horse campers can also camp here. It is also a trailhead. The road is long - at the fork stay left."

    4. Coffeen Park

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    Big Horn, WY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 674-2600

    5. Battle Park Trailhead

    1 Review
    Bighorn National Forest, WY
    30 miles

    "This camp is primarily a horse camp. There are several corrals and high lines as well as a horse water trough fed by a nearby creek. There is also ample parking for horse trailers."

    6. Doyle Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Ten Sleep, WY
    42 miles
    +1 (406) 587-9054

    $19 / night

    "Well-managed site in ponderosa stand with scenic drive .. very scenic quiet trail along Doyle creek starting from backside of campground that turns into a loop through meadows and ponderosa."

    7. Ten Broek RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Ten Sleep, WY
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 366-2250

    $23 - $150 / night

    "Best way I know to describe it) Sites are very close to each other. Trees all over. Park is on edge of town—great location."

    "Walking distance into the small town."

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  • Glen B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2019

    Doyle Creek Campground

    Beautiful Bighorn Mountains

    Small but beautiful campground located in the Bighorn Mtns of Wyoming. Off hwy 16 a little ways this campground is big on scenery if not amenities. Although tree covered they are rocky and small. However the equestrian area at the back has some beautiful spots.

  • Genia C.
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Circle Park Campground

    Hidden Gem

    We've stayed here a few different times, the last time being in May and the first in early August. There are some great dispersed sites throughout the road to get to this campground... Quite a few people bring their horses and/or off road toys. Great mountain views! Worth the trip every time.

  • Shannon T.
    Dec. 27, 2024

    Battle Park Trailhead

    Horse park

    This camp is primarily a horse camp. There are several corrals and high lines as well as a horse water trough fed by a nearby creek. There is also ample parking for horse trailers.

    The road getting to the camp was pretty good but can get pretty rutted up at times. The road in is also really long and narrow in some spots. Which, makes two way traffic difficult.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2025

    Hunter Campground

    Beautiful Mountain View’s

    The campground was full nutrition non-horse campers can also camp here. It is also a trailhead. The road is long - at the fork stay left.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2017

    Circle Park Campground

    Cloud Peak Wilderness- Circle Park Campground

    This is a tiny campground in the Cloud Peak Wilderness area near the popular Circle Park Trailhead. There are only 10 sites that are bordered by aspen groves and meadows, with a few nice trees in each site. There’s a pretty little brook that runs across the back of the campground. The vault toilets were clean, each site has a picnic table and firepit with grill ring, and the campground hosts had firewood for sale. Because this is about a mile or so down a forest service road, it was really quiet. My neighbors saw a moose with twins on the edge of the meadow the morning I showed up, but I never saw them. However, the wildflowers and birds were plentiful. If the campground is full there is plenty of free dispersed camping along the road to the campground, and lots of people took advantage of that. The Circle Park trail is incredible, with a hike up to a great lake (several fellows were hooking decent sized fish). The campground is not far from the cute town of Buffalo, WY, home of the largest free public pool in the state.

  • K
    Apr. 19, 2019

    Ten Broek RV Park

    Nice

    Right by rodeo grounds. Owners are great. There is a small store, showers, cabins. Sites are on either side of small streets. (Best way I know to describe it) Sites are very close to each other. Trees all over. Park is on edge of town—great location.

  • S
    Oct. 12, 2021

    Little Goose Campground

    Worth The Drive But Beware…

    This campground is an amazing off grid location for those looking to escape for a little while. The directions in the description is correct, however the GPS coordinates are not, so I will try and fix that through Dyrt. I was able to cross reference the name of the campground with USFS maps on OnX to find the actual coordinates, this led us down a nice easy dirt road that eventually lead to a pretty rough Jeep trail. You wouldn’t want anything less than a stock Wrangler or equivalent to take this road. In our rig we bottomed out a few times, and by the time we made it to the campground we weren’t sure how we would make it out if it were to snow or rain.

    However, that being said, we had the whole campground to ourselves, in a beautiful creek filled with trout. A vault toilet with his and her designations was on site, and nice little hiking trails followed the river. It was a wonderful place to stay for a few days off grid.

    I would totally recommend this campground for anyone who is overlanding or has a camping setup that is capable of four wheel drive. There are about 3 sites available for truck and trailer (our trailer is 12ft and is the biggest I’d ever consider bringing down this trail, I will also note it has 33” off road tires and high clearance). As well as a number of tent sites, all with either rock fire rings or metal fire rings with cooking grates.

    We were able to crawl our way back out of the camp area after an overnight steady rain, we kept in in 4 low and made it safely.

  • Milo D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2025

    Circle Park Campground

    Easy Retreat into Nature!

    This is a review for the Campground, which costs to stay at. Currently the price is $20 per night and $10 per extra vehicle. A cash or check self-pay dropbox is available at the entrance. Firewood available for $6 a bundle at the host site. 10 sites total, there is a map at the entrance to show the sites. There is dispersed camping along the access road for free, and a separate Dyrt entry for that type of camping.

    The campground is about 3 miles off of paved road. The first 2/3rds of the dirt road was great, last little bit might get tricky after a rain. I can see this campground becoming muddy. With that said, my fwd vehicle made it with no issues. No electric or water hookups, but there is public drinking water and toilets. Cell service is 0-1 bar of 4G on Verizon on a good day, don't plan on having service. It's a no outlet loop road so there is some quiet traffic that ends at night, I saw about a dozen vehicles an hour on average during a beautiful Friday afternoon.

    As other reviews have pointed out, this is a great location for kids to explore and enjoy nature. A short hike quickly gets you away from any noise. The snow-covered mountains in the backdrop are truly stunning. The sites are mostly shaded and uneven, but there is a decent variation to choose from. There were 3 sites available mid-afternoon on Friday.

    Due to how easy it is to access, everyone should have this campground (or the dispersed camping along the road) on their to-visit list!

  • Lucas
    Oct. 5, 2020

    Circle Park Campground

    Unreal

    Beyond stoked to have found this spot. Amazing dispersed camping. Was out in the first week of October and that’s all they allowed. Was able to have a nice fire and camp right next to a beautiful creek. The hikes and views around are unbelievable, totally worth the drive.


Guide to Big Horn

The Bighorn National Forest offers wilderness camping experiences at elevations ranging from 4,000 to 9,000 feet. Equestrian camping near Big Horn, Wyoming provides direct access to extensive trail networks through diverse terrain. Seasonal access varies significantly with snow typically closing higher elevation facilities between October and June.

What to do

Horseback riding trails: Access extensive backcountry routes from Hunter Campground, where facilities cater to both horses and riders. "The campground was full nutrition non-horse campers can also camp here. It is also a trailhead. The road is long - at the fork stay left," notes Hunter Campground visitor Audrey F.

Fishing opportunities: Cast your line in mountain creeks near Doyle Creek Campground, where accessible fishing spots suit various skill levels. "There is a stream for good fly fishing and we always see a bunch of wildlife!" shares a visitor at Doyle Creek Campground.

Wildlife viewing: Early mornings and evenings provide prime wildlife spotting opportunities. "My neighbors saw a moose with twins on the edge of the meadow the morning I showed up... the wildflowers and birds were plentiful," reports Annie C. about Circle Park.

What campers like

Mountain accessibility: The relative proximity to towns makes these horse-friendly camping areas convenient for weekend trips. "Circle Park is an awesome spot. It's so close and easy to get to from Buffalo, and there are plenty of different spots so you can find something you like," says Lanna M. at Circle Park Campground.

Seasonal escapes: Higher elevation camps provide relief during summer heat. "Nice spot to go when it's super hot in town," mentions Lanna M. about Circle Park's cooler temperatures during July visits.

Fire-friendly sites: During fire restrictions, established campgrounds offer advantages. "The best advantage over dispersed was with dedicated fire rings we were permitted fires during a fire ban. Firewood was $6," notes Leni K. about Circle Park.

What you should know

Road conditions: Access roads to horse camps can present challenges for large trailers. "This campground is an amazing off grid location... we weren't sure how we would make it out if it were to snow or rain," cautions Shawn O. about Little Goose Campground.

Seasonal planning: Many equestrian facilities operate only during summer months. "The site does not have any facilities. So you need you need to pack everything into the site," advises Steve & Ashley G. about dispersed camping near Circle Park.

Weather preparedness: Mountain conditions change rapidly regardless of season. "We were able to crawl our way back out of the camp area after an overnight steady rain, we kept in in 4 low and made it safely," explains Shawn O. about navigating forest roads.

Tips for camping with families

Boulder exploration: Natural features provide entertainment beyond the trails. "Found a great site with a Boulder yard nearby that the kids spent the entire afternoon playing on. Good views and quiet," shares Patrick W. about Ten Broek RV Park.

Water access: Creeks near campsites offer both recreational opportunities and practical benefits. "We stayed here for about a week in late July. Nice spot to go when it's super hot in town," reports a Circle Park visitor.

Wildlife education: Morning and evening wildlife viewing provides educational opportunities. "Campsites near the bathrooms are near a meadow animals visit at dusk. Our site had some morning visitors on the ridge," notes Leni K.

Tips from RVers

Trailer size limitations: Many equestrian sites accommodate trailers but with specific constraints. "You wouldn't want anything less than a stock Wrangler or equivalent to take this road. In our rig we bottomed out a few times," warns Shawn O. about Little Goose access.

Leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at most sites. "Some sites might be tough with bigger trailers," advises Patrick W. about Circle Park.

Facility considerations: Services vary widely between established and dispersed equestrian camping areas. "Clean bathrooms, laundryrooms. Pull-through camper sites. Large shade trees," notes Linette G. about facilities at Ten Sleep.

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