1 campground with availability this weekend
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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $19 / 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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 / night
"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."
Available this weekend
from $10 - $200 / night
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $19 / night
"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
TravelerExcellent and remote site for those looking to get away. The weather is warm, the creek is ice cold, and the tent areas are nice and flat. The only downside is there is a herd of cows that comes through and poops everywhere. With them also comes a lot of biting flies.
TravelerThis is nothing like I thought it would be. An oasis. Nothingness and then down a dirt road and then it opens up to green grass, beautiful stream, late week spaced sites. Super well maintained. Historical sites are great and many walking paths. Several swimming holes. Shocked there were not more ppl. Highly recommend!
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.
GuideThis 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!
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.
GuideTons and tons of spaces. No Verizon service. The sites are pretty spaced out and some of them are actually really nicely tucked in the pine trees.
Traveler44°35'22.4"N 107°07'30.4"W
These are from Google Maps..
ScoutFound it closed, no idea if indefinite. 6 Sept 2023
GuideCircle 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. Shaded areas, more sunny spots, more private or close to the road. My family and I stayed here for about a week in late July. Nice spot to go when it’s super hot in town.
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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