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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.
"This campground is an amazing off grid location for those looking to escape for a little while."
"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."
from $19 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $22 / night
Check Availability"The Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site is maintained by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. I normally avoid campgrounds and prefer dispersed camping or backpacking, but I gladly camp here."
"Lots of trails for atv riding, hiking, horse back riding, you name it. Great place for a family camp or reunion. Cleaniest campground I've ever been in and my family camps a lot....highest ratings."
from $10 - $200 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $19 / night
Check Availability"The sites are pretty spaced out and some of them are actually really nicely tucked in the pine trees."
"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."
from $23 - $150 / night
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RangerSmall 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.
ScoutWe'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.
GuideThis 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.
GuideThe Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site is maintained by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. I normally avoid campgrounds and prefer dispersed camping or backpacking, but I gladly camp here. Sites are well spaced out with Medicine Lodge Creek running through the campground. A walking/bike path goes end to end in the park following the creek. It does not have electrical hookups or dump stations for RVs. There are no shower facilities, but it does have vault toilets and drinking water. You can also buy firewood onsite as there is really nowhere to gather your own wood inside the park. You can go down the 4WD road at the north end of the park to Black Butte a bit and usually find your own firewood, however. All fires must be within the campsite fire rings.
The Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site is a perfect place to camp to explore the Bighorn Mountains, being relatively close to the Medicine Wheel and Shell Falls. If you enjoy craft beer, Tensleep Brewery -- located in a refurbished barn -- is located approximately 20 - 30 miles south in Tensleep.
GuideThe 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.
ScoutEvery chance my family gets to escape to this gorgeous area we take it. Lots of trails for atv riding, hiking, horse back riding, you name it. Great place for a family camp or reunion.
Cleaniest campground I've ever been in and my family camps a lot....highest ratings.
LegendThis 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.
TravelerWe stayed here the weekend after July 4th. Sites were all nicely mowed with very clean fire pits and new picnic tables. We had water access along the whole site. My toddler and 9 year old played in the shallows for hours. There was a deep hole next to the canyon face. In the afternoon the 60' canyon wall reflected the water. At night the fire flickered and projected our shadows across the whole face. Perfect for campfire stories. Apparently I'm not the first to think so since it has been a seasonal camp for the last 10,000 years. The petroglyphs were in remarkable shape and worth the long drive out to the campground. There are clean vault toilets in sight from every site. Highly recommend this place for a few days along the Yellowstone byways. Close access to many mountain lakes, ten sleep canyon for views and climbing, alkali rd and the dinosaur track site, cloud peak wilderness....
GuideRight 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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