Best Tent Camping near Daniel, WY

Dispersed tent camping options abound near Daniel, Wyoming, with several primitive campgrounds offering secluded spots in surrounding national forest lands. Fisherman Creek Road provides numerous tent campsites along a dirt road with established fire rings and turnaround areas. Half Moon WMA - Pole Creek Campground offers free tent camping near water access, while Lake Alice Campground provides walk-in tent sites with picnic tables and basic toilets.

Most tent sites around Daniel are primitive with minimal facilities. Fisherman Creek Road features multiple pull-offs with existing fire rings but no drinking water or toilets. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for accessing more remote tent sites, particularly at Half Moon WMA where the last section of road becomes challenging. During summer months, mosquitoes can be abundant near creek-side tent sites, making insect protection essential. Alcohol and campfires are permitted at several locations, though fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. A camper noted, "The road was pretty good, even for our overloaded car and rented trailer. The spot was large enough to turn around and easily maneuver." Pack-in, pack-out principles apply as there are no trash services.

Tent campers seeking solitude will find numerous options with varying levels of privacy. Areas along Fisherman Creek Road typically remain quiet, especially after 7 PM, with many campers reporting minimal traffic and peaceful surroundings. Spring Creek Trailhead provides tent campsites with picnic tables near the Greys River and serves as a starting point for hiking Wyoming Peak. Late July brings abundant wildflowers to higher elevation tent sites. Tent campers at Lake Alice enjoy access to fishing for Bonneville Cutthroat Trout in the blue-green waters. For backpackers seeking more remote tent camping, trails from Lake Alice lead to Mount Isabel and connect to the broader trail network. Many tent sites offer shade and established fire rings, though campers should be prepared to pack out any trash found at these primitive locations.

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  • Carrie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Hoback Campground - Bridger Teton National Forest

    Nice, clean place, easy access

    Pro: easy access, right off the highway. Con: right off the highway, traffic noise. Located right off Hwy 189/191 about 8 miles from Hoback Junction the WEST side of the highway. I camped here for 1 evening before a Grand Teton summit trip. I chose this campground for decent proximity to GTNP (45 minutes away) and the availablity and easy access of sites. I believe there were 12 sites that all had picnic tables and fire rings. There were several other cleared sites, some without tables and grills, that had alpha identifiers other than the 12 numeric sites. Not certain how many alph sites, but looked like tent only sites. They were all $15 nightly and an additional $7 for extra vehicle. They had one site with electricity, right next to the camp host. this one site is $25 a night. The campground has pit toilets, bear boxes, water, dumpsters. The Hoback Runs next to several of the campsites. I would highly recommend getting as near the river as possible to drown out the noise from the highway. Camp hosts were very nice! I only had a $20 to pay my fee with. They brought $5.00 in change back to my campsite after I placed it in the depository. They have firewood for purchase for $6.00 a bundle. I was a runner up in a Dyrt camping contest last month. with my REI gift card I purchased the Big Agnes MountainGlo tent lights and a Sea to Summit sleeping bag liner. Fun to try these out!

  • Jennifer K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2021

    Granite Creek Campground

    Stunning views!

    Absolutely gorgeous campground with amazing hosts especially Ben the cat!!! Super quiet and sites are spacious and far enough away from others you still feel secluded. It is incredibly dark at night, I've never seen so many stars in the sky! No light pollution at all. I really wish I had brought my telescope. Very nice park approved fire rings at each site and firewood available for sale at the host lot. Also large bear resistant food boxes and large picnic table available at each site. Water is available to fill your fresh tank but there is no where to dump grey or black tanks so be mindful of that especially when you have to travel 8 miles down a rough dirt road. Hosts did however reccomend we could empty a couple buckets of grey water in the vault toilet if we had to and even offered to let us use one of their buckets. There are vault toilets available and bear resistant dumpsters. Also no cell service at all but I didn't mind. Beautiful waterfall and hot springs you can walk or drive to. Many beautiful trails to walk as well. This is real camping folks; no hookups, no wifi or cell service ...only fresh water and firewood available. Make sure to bring everything you need as it's nearly an hour from town. Generators allowed until 10pm. $15 a day and I believe it was a 16 day limit. First come first serve, no reservations.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Granite Creek Campground

    Big reward for rough road in

    Be sure to throttle it way down into low gear as the long in road is really rough! If you like remote with at least the basics of picnic tables, bear boxes, and fire pits, this is your place. The sites next to the creek are the nicest and most level, and all have bear boxes (and notices about mandatory food storage). While I didn't see any bears, there were quite a few mule deer in the meadow in the evening., and I had to kick elk scat out of my tent space before set up.The vault toilet was clean enough, but could have been better. The campground is very close to Granite Creek Hot Springs, a pool type hot spring with a fee to swim instead of a natural hot spring pool. Word is that there were some pools at the base of the falls, but I wan't up for the hike or the very cold fording of the "creek" as it was very full with spring runoff. The manager let me hop in to test the water (too cool for real enjoyment according to him), and didn't charge me when I got out after just 15 minutes. The whole time I was in the pool he was regaling a couple with his story of a grizzly killing an elk calf the week before a few miles away. He was quite the story teller, and had the video on his phone to prove it. It was a "grizzly" tale.

  • Carrie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Lake Alice

    Ranger Review: ICEMULE at Lake Alice Campground

    Disclosure: It is NOT 3.5 miles to the campground, it is 1.5 to the lake and another to .25 or so to the camping area on the east side of the lake. The app on my phone was screwy. Sorry for the confusion in my videos.

    Campground Review: For a primitive camping area this place is pretty sweet! They have metal fire rings with grills and there is an outhouse as well. The picnic tables are built of of half hewn logs. I did see that one of the tables at a site was badly broken, so everything is not in the best repair. There was also garbage left behind by the previous visitors which we packed out for them. The views more than make up for it, though! This lake is the most beautiful blue-green color. Lake Alice is home to the only pure lake strain of Bonneville Cutthroat Trout in Wyoming. We caught about 4 this trip but I wasn't quick enough with the camera to share any shots. We had to leave just as the fishing was getting good in the evening. Fish AM/PM, the wind can pick up in the afternoons, and temps rise making fishing not so great in the afternoon. Horseback riders are frequently in the area, so make way for them on the trail. We passed a string of about 8 riders going in further. You can trail ride through all the way to La Barge Creek Road. The campsite at the very beginning of the lake has a primitive corral for the horses. There are a few ambitious folks who have packed canoes into the lake. There are also some forest service water crafts locked away. Maybe if you had the right connections…It would be so fun to canoe this lake!

    If you continue along Poker Creek Trail that follows the east side of the lake, you can visit Mount Isabel which is 5 miles from the start of Lake Alice. Poker Creek Trail will reach LaBarge Creek Road at mile 9.

    Don'f forget to leave no trace! Picking up after others is frustrating.

    Gear Review: ICEMULE Coolers https://icemulecoolers.com/collections/pro-coolers/products/the-icemule-pro-large Occasionally the Dyrt will provide gear to demo on camping trips. I had the opportunity to demo the ICEMULE Pro Large Soft cooler. I have been using this cooler for a little over a month now and it has come along on a variety of adventures and has not failed! This was the longest trek I've carried the cooler. We went for a day trip into Lake Alice. The trail to the lake is 1.5 miles. I was able to pack the fully loaded cooler with lunch, drinks, and snacks for 4, into the lake comfortably. I loved that this cooler has the crisscross bungee cord to hold additional gear. It held my fly rod case snugly as we packed in. The cooler has a vent on the side, you can inflate the side walls to help extend the insulating factor of the cooler. It also helps it float! The bag rolls closed like a dry bag and clips closed. The shoulder straps are adjustable and there is a chest strop for a good fit. It worked just as good as a garbage receptacle as we packed out trash we found in the campground. #leaveitbetterthanyoufoundit

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2024

    East Table Campground

    Access to the Snake River

    Stayed here on Sept 18, 2024. Paid $10 with senior pass. Pretty campground. Lots of pine trees. Some pull-throughs and some back-ins. Gravel campground road; may be tight in places for big rigs. Sites are dirt surface. Some leveling required. Campground accommodates tents, car camping, vans and RVs. Don't recommend large towables. Hammock camping possible. More than one vault toilet; reasonably clean and stocked. Hand water pumps, but shut off. Trash dumpsters, but locked. Some sites have easy access to the Snake River for fishing. Each site has a table, bear box, metal fire ring, and grill. Highway noise, loud at times. $20 is too high for a national forest campground fee when the water is shut off and the trash dumpsters are locked. Site 9 is large but received some odor from the nearby vault toilet. Campground host was friendly. This campground is probably a destination campground for fly fishing on the Snake River; otherwise, it's just okay for an overnight stay.

  • D
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Wolf Creek Campground

    Available

    Needed a for sure spot to camp for the night as it was getting late and this was what we came up upon. Large spots without hookups, did have fire rings, picnic table and bear proof food storage. Right off the road, so traffic was noisy. Camp host was gone the entire time we were there, but the firewood was left out with a bucket to pay and you can self pay with an envelope for your site.

    Bathrooms (no running water or electricity in restrooms) and water spicket were walking distance from our spot near the entrance.

    If you need a place to stay for the night on a road trip and you don’t want to risk trying for somewhere that might be full, this seemed to be a safe bet and was pleasant enough to camp out, cook dinner, and head out in the morning.

  • Swampy W.
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Fremont Lake

    Large campground on beautiful lake

    This is a large campground along the lakeshore.  The lake is pretty big.  Most of the sites are on a bluff above the lake.  Many of the sites did not appear to have a specific area to set up a tent, so there were some tents set up on gravel or pavement.  There are no showers available.  There was a good tent site on the upper part of our site.  We had heard reports of mosquitoes, but did not have any problems.  There were reports of a black bear in camp looking for food.  All sites have bear boxes.  This campground is conveniently located if you are planning to do any hiking from the Elkhart Park area.  We hiked to Photographer's Point and the views were spectacular.  Also, it is just a few minutes drive into Pinedale where you can sample the beers at Wind River Brewing.

  • Abbey D.
    Aug. 6, 2021

    Wolf Creek Campground

    Does the trick!

    Had our choice of spots on a Monday afternoon. Big tent pad, fire ring, picnic table, bear proof food box. CLEANEST vault toilets I’ve ever seen, water spikets within walk of site. No shade or views of the river (it’s on the other side of the highway) but the canyon is gorgeous! You can definitely hear the highway noise all day and night. Self pay envelopes and firewood available for purchase! Not a dreamy campsite but worked great for our purpose for 2 nights!

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2024

    Forest Park

    Nice looking wooded primitive campground

    Visited in mid-September 2024. $10 ($5 with senior pass). Did not camp here; just checking it out. Included some photos in this revciew. Except for one towable camper, I was surprised that no one else was camping here, especially considering it was hunting season. The campground was set back in the trees off of Greys River Road. Lots of trees here; lots of shade. Nice looking campground. Good size sites; appear to be level. Picnic table and fire ring included. Not much privacy between sites, but separation between sites was good. Two clean vault toilets. Hand well water pump. Trash service.  No other amenities. No hook-ups. Campground appears to be well maintained. I would consider camping here in the future.


Guide to Daniel

Dispersed camping near Daniel, Wyoming offers several free primitive sites in the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Wyoming Game and Fish Department lands. The region sits at approximately 7,200 feet elevation with sagebrush plains transitioning to pine and aspen forests in higher elevations. Weather conditions change rapidly with afternoon thunderstorms common in summer months and nighttime temperatures dropping significantly even in July.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lake Alice contains the only pure lake strain of Bonneville Cutthroat Trout in Wyoming. A camper at Lake Alice reports, "This lake is the most beautiful blue-green color. We caught about 4 this trip. Fish AM/PM, the wind can pick up in the afternoons, and temps rise making fishing not so great in the afternoon."

Hiking trails: Wyoming Peak trail provides excellent wildflower viewing in late July. According to a visitor at Spring Creek Trailhead, "Wyoming Peak was a wonderful hike, highly recommend! This summer has had the most amazing wildflowers!"

Horseback riding: Multiple trail networks accommodate equestrians with primitive facilities. "Horseback riders are frequently in the area, so make way for them on the trail. We passed a string of about 8 riders going in further. You can trail ride through all the way to La Barge Creek Road. The campsite at the very beginning of the lake has a primitive corral for the horses."

What campers like

Solitude and quiet: Many dispersed sites offer minimal interaction with other campers. A reviewer at Fisherman Creek Road noted, "This spot is absolutely beautiful! Only 1 other camper here and we only saw him when driving in and out. Perfect spot to be away from the crowds."

Wildlife viewing: The area provides opportunities to observe native wildlife in natural settings. One camper shared, "There were many available campsites and it's not far from the main road at all. I had a bar of service via Verizon. Really had the place to ourselves. On the way out, there was a herd of cows blocking the road and some cowboys driving them."

Established sites: Many dispersed areas feature basic improvements despite their primitive designation. According to a visitor, "Long dirt road with lots of trails leading to nice spots. The road and most of the campsites are fit for large RVs. Most spots have shade and fire rings."

What you should know

Road conditions: Access to many tent campsites near Daniel requires preparation for unpaved roads. A camper at Half Moon WMA - Pole Creek Campground advised, "It's a rough drive in down the last road. I recommend high clearance, 4WD even better. The main road in is improved gravel and easy, but there are hairpin turns on the hill, so I don't recommend long rigs or long 5th wheels."

Insect preparation: Mosquitoes can be particularly problematic in early summer. "Bring bug spray!" warns one camper who noted the "crazy amount of mosquitoes" despite otherwise enjoying their camping experience.

Services nearby: Limited facilities exist in the immediate area. A camper reported, "About 5 miles west of Rim Station with an RV park and a little country store. Dump and fill station available there if needed. Owner is very kind!"

Tips for camping with families

Pack extra water: No drinking water available at most sites requires bringing 1-2 gallons per person per day. The remote locations combined with higher elevation increases dehydration risk.

Select established fire rings: Most Fisherman Creek Road sites feature existing fire rings. "Lots of large sites with fire pits and turnarounds. I went 2-3 miles to find an isolated site. Many sites had campers parked but no people."

Prepare for temperature swings: Summer days can reach 80°F while nights drop to 40°F. Multiple campers recommend layered clothing systems for children due to rapid temperature changes.

Plan morning activities: Afternoon thunderstorms frequently occur in summer months. One visitor observed, "The Spring Creek Falls trailhead has a river crossing at the 2 mile mark, sign states it is 5 miles to the falls. I didn't venture further than that."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: RVs can access many dispersed areas but require careful navigation. "Found a large spot about a mile up the road, on the left side. The road was pretty good, even for our overloaded car and rented trailer. The spot was large enough to turn around and easily maneuver the trailer."

Campsite spacing: Most areas provide adequate distance between sites for privacy. A camper noted, "Long dirt road with lots of trails leading to nice spots. The road and most of the campsites are fit for large RVs."

Noise considerations: Areas generally become quiet during evening hours. According to one camper, "It was quiet from 7 PM to 7 AM" despite daytime recreational vehicle traffic.

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