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Scoutlake desmet recreation area
Stayed off season. Nice clean camping locations. No power available during off season.
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Buffalo KOA's fenced dog park provides a dedicated space for pets to exercise while camping near the Bighorn Mountains. This family-owned campground welcomes pets at tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins with no breed restrictions. Indian Campground allows dogs along its creek-side tent areas and throughout its RV section. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard leash policies, requiring pets to be supervised when outside accommodations. The dog run at Buffalo KOA gets particularly high marks from travelers with larger dogs needing space to burn energy after long drives. Deer Park RV Park and Campground offers pet-friendly sites with grassy areas between spots, though some reviews mention occasional issues with barking from nearby properties.
Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403 provides dispersed camping options for those seeking more remote pet experiences without designated campsites. This area allows dogs to roam more freely while camping, though visitors should note encounters with free-range dogs from other campers occur occasionally. Most campgrounds near Buffalo offer easy access to hiking trails in the Bighorn National Forest where dogs can accompany owners, with South Fork Campground providing trail access directly from the tent area to Tie Hack reservoir. When camping in the Bighorns with pets, wildlife awareness remains important as moose sightings are common—one camper encountered a bull moose sitting in their site upon arrival at Lakeview Campground. Veterinary services are available in Buffalo for emergency situations, approximately 15-30 minutes from most nearby campgrounds.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Buffalo (75)
1. Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403
"If you’re coming in from Buffalo Wyoming, is the perfect spot to stop and reset. The 2500 ft climb will test your rig and there’s 2500 more feet to go before you begin the decent. Perfect!"
"Beautiful, quiet, dark, with occasional wind and rain. 15 minutes from Buffalo where we recommend dinner at the The Virginian restaurant - split a Buffalo steak!"
2. Indian Campground
"I was in Buffalo for my son's regional baseball tournament and didn't know how many days I would need to book."
"Great place to overnight in Buffalo. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean grounds, didn’t use any other facilities. Close to road so traffic might bother some—didn’t us."
3. Buffalo KOA
"Close to town and the interstate. Dog park. Playground. Some road noise. Propane. Wifi."
"We stayed at the Buffalo Wyoming KOA in August 2021. This is a very nice KOA park and in fact was our favorite KOA that we have visited."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $80 / night
4. Mikesell Potts Recreation Area
"I have to say I found this campground on Dyrt traveling to South Dakota and it is an amazing quiet, clean campground right on a small lake."
"great camping near Sheridan/buffalo."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $20 / night
5. Deer Park RV Park and Campground
"No dog park but plenty of room to walk them. Cheaper than the KOA down the street"
"Since we make a couple trips this way each year we will plan on being here again, maybe for 2 or 3 days so we can just relax and use the pool and walking trail. WiFi works great here also!"
Check Availabilityfrom $43 - $62 / night
6. South Fork (wyoming)
"*Reservable 877-444-6777 or recreation.gov
*FEES $20.00
OPEN: June
LIMIT: 14 days 14 total sites (9 single and 5 tent only sites with 12 accessible sites) nonelectric
Directions: From Buffalo,"
"This area of Wyoming wasn't exactly our destination- we were passing through on our way from SD to Yellowstone."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 / night
7. Crazy Woman Canyon Road - dispersed camping
"This is a one of those secret locations that you look for, the one you don't want to give away but show all your friends pictures of it."
"After a bit of driving you come upon an open area to camp. People set up their tent camp across the road too. We loved this spot!"
8. Circle Road Dispersed Camping
"I found water and a dump site in Buffalo at the Cenex gas station. It was free. Be aware that folks will bring their dirt bikes and ATVs."
"If you go here, please only park or drive in designated areas. Several vehicles went off road which is not allowed and forces the Rangers to limit camping spots."
9. Circle Park Campground
"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."
"This is a tiny campground in the Cloud Peak Wilderness area near the popular Circle Park Trailhead."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $19 / night
10. Middle Fork
"This is the closest campground to Buffalo. It’s a beautiful town worth exploring. There is a hiking trail right at the start of the campground."
"We got the last spot right next to the entrance. Fire pit, picnic table, no-flush toilets close, no water to wash your hands. 22 for the night. No mobile connection at all, no Wi-Fi."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from Casper, WY
- 2 hrs 18 min from Billings, MT
- 2 hrs 55 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 6 min from Bozeman, MT
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Buffalo, WY
477 Reviews of 75 Buffalo Campgrounds
Rachel S.ScoutForest Road 31
This spot is on Rd 31, just 1/4 mile off of Hwy 16. Lots of open area with trees surrounding it for shelter. Good for self sufficient camper. We stopped in on through trip on HWY 16 in early November.
Vincent S.
RangerTounge River canyon public access area
Fly fish trout. Easy pull in. Gravel road not many bumps. got in with Camry and pop up camper. river is within 100 ft of every site. Free 14 day stay limits. Bear proof containers. Clear water. Beautiful scenery.
Nicole R.
GuideGrouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403
Beautiful views
This is a huge area with plenty of spots on grass. Plenty of room for any size RV. 360° gorgeous views.
- BB S.
TravelerTongue River Campground
Good tent spot
Arrived early mid-week hoping to snag one of the riverfront spots (#3 and #4) but both were taken. #2 was the easiest to access and was fairly private despite being right off the road. Traffic is minimal. Walked along the gravel road enjoying the rock formations and explored the river at various points. Not sure anyone was servicing the bathrooms in late August, have your own TP handy ! Otherwise a great quiet spot to enjoy the night sky. Would stay again.
- DDiana N.Scout
Indian Campground
Small and convenient
The staff are very helpful. Showers and laundry are clean and tidy. Sites are spacious gravel, level with grass between. Road noise is low. We're here 1 nite and we're comfortable.
Lisa J.TravelerGrouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403
Lovely views, peaceful setting
Easy to find, plenty of spots at a nice distance from others, great ATT service, gravel roads well maintained, we parked a 25’ RV towing a car and had no issues with access or mobility/turn around needs.
- JJill K.Guide
Kaycee City Park
Quick Overnight Stay
Pulled in In off the freeway. Very small city park with playground, port-a-potty, a few picnic tables. There are farm animals next door which do cause some flies, but can’t complain for no charge.
Jene M.ScoutTongue Canyon Campground
Closed to camping
This delightful spot at the end of the toad is now day use only - no camping allowed. (As of Sept 2026.) There is a nearby campground with 7 sites that you pass on the way in. The road is one lane good gravel.
Guide to Buffalo
Dispersed camping opportunities near Buffalo, Wyoming offer alternatives to traditional campgrounds at elevations ranging from 4,600 to 9,000 feet throughout the Bighorn Mountains. Roads to these areas can become difficult to navigate after rainfall, with conditions worsening during spring runoff between late April and early June. Circle Road Dispersed Camping provides multiple pull-off sites accessible for small campers and tent setups along a maintained dirt road.
What to do
Hiking near Circle Park Trailhead: The trail system at Circle Park Campground connects to Cloud Peak Wilderness with routes for various skill levels. "The Circle Park trail is incredible, with a hike up to a great lake (several fellows were hooking decent sized fish)," notes Annie C., who appreciated the peaceful setting.
Creek exploration with kids: Small waterways throughout the camping areas provide natural playgrounds. "We had a spot with a Boulder yard nearby that the kids spent the entire afternoon playing on," mentions Patrick W., highlighting how natural features become built-in entertainment for families.
Wildlife viewing at dawn: Early mornings offer prime wildlife spotting opportunities at Grouse Mountain Basecamp, particularly during summer months. According to Amy D., "I spent time looking for moose, but never saw one until one triggered my security camera. I guess I needed to just get up early and sit on my porch."
Stargazing in dispersed areas: Limited light pollution makes the region ideal for night sky observation, especially at higher elevations. As Connor N. found at Circle Road, "Cold, but the mountains were beautiful and the surrounding area was largely untouched with tons of forest to explore."
What campers like
Natural sound barriers: Many campers appreciate the noise-reducing features at South Fork Campground. "The campground is one road with campsites on each side. We were not next to the river but its sound quieted all else," reports Art S., highlighting how water sounds mask other noises.
Hand-pumped well water: Visitors to Middle Fork Campground frequently mention the quality of the drinking water. "Amazing well water is worth the effort to hand pump," explains Andy, who stopped during a snowstorm.
Access to fishing spots: Multiple campgrounds offer proximity to stocked reservoirs and natural fishing areas. At South Fork Campground, Anna E. notes it provides "easy access to fishing at Tie Hack reservoir. We try to go camp here at least once a year."
Wildflower displays: Seasonal blooms create colorful landscapes throughout the region. At Grouse Mountain Basecamp, Liona L. describes it as a "Wildflower Paradise," adding they "had a gorgeous sunset and woke up in a cloud!"
What you should know
Variable weather conditions: Mountain elevations create rapid temperature swings, even in summer. As Lisa D. observed at Grouse Mountain, "The temperature got down to 45° which is perfect for me for sleeping," highlighting the cool summer nights typical of the area.
Campfire regulations: Fire bans frequently affect the region during dry periods. According to Leni K. at Circle Park, "The best advantage over dispersed was with dedicated fire rings we were permitted fires during a fire ban."
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