Top Glamping near Dayton, WY
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Best Glamping Sites Near Dayton, WY (14)
1. Sheridan/Big Horn Mountains KOA
18 Reviews•71 Photos•41 SavesPitch your tent or park your RV along the shady banks of Goose Creek. The High Plains unfurl to the east, while the Big Horn Mountains loom to the west. Hike and ride horseback or make the hour's drive to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. You'll find other relics of the Indian wars near Sheridan, including the Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site and the Fetterman Battlefield. Shop Sheridan's galleries for antiques and artisans' leather goods. Turn the kids loose in KOA's big playground and get your fill of fishing and swimming. This KOA is big rig friendly. Enjoy world-class ATVing and snowmobiling in the Big Horn Mountains.
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- Fires
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Lazy R Campground
7 Reviews•7 Photos•17 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
3. 7th Ranch RV Park
32 Reviews•62 Photos•67 SavesWE ARE FAMILY OWNED CAMPGROUND LOCATED 3 MILES SOUTH OF EXIT 514 ON INTERSTATE 90 IN GARRYOWEN MT.OUR CAMPGROUND IS 7 MILES BY ROAD FROM LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT.CUSTER WAS HERE IN 1876 AND YOU CAN FOLLOW HIS TRAIL NOW.
WE ARE A WORKING LIVESTOCK RANCH WITH LOTS OF ROOM TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY OUR QUIET AND SECLUDED PARK. WE HAVE ALSO HAVE LODGING FOR ANY HORSES YOU MAY BE TRAVELING WITH.
WE ARE WAITING TO HAVE YOU VISIT OUR PLACE AND EXTEND A HEARTY EASTERN MONTANA WELCOME TO YOU!
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- Fires
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Bighorn National Forest
7 Reviews•22 Photos•27 SavesThe Bighorn National Forest offers a wide array of sites for camping. Many sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and some may be reserved.
Campground and cabin reservations may be made through Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777 or online at http://www.recreation.gov. Reservations are recommended for holiday weekends.
Located in north-central Wyoming, the Bighorn Mountains are a sister range of the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently located halfway between Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, the Bighorns are a great vacation destination in themselves.
No region in Wyoming is provided with a more diverse landscape - from grasslands to alpine meadows, clear lakes to glacially-carved valleys and rolling hills to sheer mountain cliffs.
Visit the Bighorn National Forest and enjoy the multiple reservoirs, 30 campgrounds, four group campgrounds, three scenic byways, 10 picnic areas, eight lodges, many miles of streams, 189,000 acres of Wilderness, 1,200 miles of trails, and much more.
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5. Buffalo KOA
17 Reviews•25 Photos•30 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
$50 - $80 / night
6. Shell Reservoir Camping Area
2 Reviews•19 Photos•49 SavesFishing is allowed year-round, ice usually clears around early June. This fishery is comprised mainly of Brook trout, which are maintained by natural reproduction.
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- Fires
- Reservable
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
$17 - $28 / night
7. Five Springs Falls Campground
5 Reviews•14 Photos•58 SavesFive Springs Falls Campground provides an excellent opportunity for camping, hiking, picnicking, and sightseeing. The elevation ranges from 6,520 feet at the campground to 7,240 feet at the forest boundary. This area offers breathtaking views of northern Bighorn Basin with a panoramic view of the Bighorn, Pryor, and Absaroka Mountains. Wildlife in the area include: deer, elk, moose, black bear, and mountain lion. The lower loop of the campground contains 9 campsites with tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, and a central toilet facility. The sites in the lower loop are suitable for tent camping or picnicking only, with the exception of the host site (#1), where parking a camp trailer is possible. A water faucet adjacent to the host site is available for all visitors. A short hike on the trail from the parking area leads to a lookout of Five Springs Falls. There are 2 benches located along the trail to the falls. The upper loop of the campground contains 10 campsites with tent pads, fire rings, and a central toilet facility. Travel up the access road to the campsites, which are located along the right side of the road, and surrounding the upper parking area. Some of the campsites in the upper loops are designed as pull-through sites suitable for camp trailers. There are 2 benches located to the left of the access road adjacent to the toilet facility that provide an overlook of the surrounding mountain ranges. The upper loop of the campground also provides access to trails leading to the Bighorn National Forest.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
8. Island Park Campground
9 Reviews•42 Photos•24 SavesOverview
Island Park Campground is located in pine and spruce forest on West Tensleep Creek near West Tensleep Lake and the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Located 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, and 55 east of Worland, Wyoming, on US Hwy 16 this campground is nestled in the Bighorn National Forest offering a wide variety of activities including, hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.com
Recreation
Meadowlark Lake is seven miles distant and allows motorized craft with a no-wake rule. West Tensleep Lake is a scenic, 125-acre lake open to non-motorized craft only, making it a perfect location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, brown and brook trout in the cool waters of the lake. Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and horseback riding trails and many fishing streams are available in the surrounding area.
Facilities
Meadowlark Lake is seven miles distant and allows motorized craft with a no-wake rule. West Tensleep Lake is a scenic, 125-acre lake open to non-motorized craft only, making it a perfect location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, brown and brook trout in the cool waters of the lake. Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and horseback riding trails and many fishing streams are available in the surrounding area.
Natural Features
West Tensleep Creek is adjacent to the campground and West Tensleep Lake is four miles away, along with other lakes and creeks. Hiking trails into the Cloud Peak Wilderness start about five miles from the campground. A forest of lodgepole pine, Douglas fir and spruce trees covers the area.
Nearby Attractions
The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the Cloud Peak Wilderness and the surrounding area. Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining, lodging, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies.
Charges & Cancellations
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
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$19 / night
9. Shell Campground
2 Reviews•22 Photos•36 SavesShell Campground is a private, boutique-sized property locate 5 miles from Bighorn National Forest. We are located on US Highway 14, the "Bighorn Scenic Byway", a main route from Mt Rushmore/Devils Towers to Yellowstone National Park. We offer 11 RV sites with full hook-ups, 2 electric-only sites, fully furnished cabins with private bathrooms and included linens, 4 glamping tents and 7 cabins.
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- Fires
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- Reservable
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$44 - $110 / night
10. Greybull KOA
6 Reviews•6 Photos•12 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Recent Glamping Reviews In Dayton
113 Reviews of 14 Dayton Campgrounds
Deer Park Rv Park and Campground
Loved this place!
Wonderful staff and friendly. Got my laundry done, showers, and lovely shady spot and they have a pool!
Buffalo KOA
Our First KOA!
Our first time staying at a KOA Journey and although right off the main road, the noise was not bad at all, amenities were terrific and although we were not right by the creek, we managed to get some decent fishing in, views were great, even though we caught no fish.
Deer Park Rv Park and Campground
Deer Park RV
Nice little campground for stopover. Staff is super friendly and stayed past closing (7pm) to assist late arrivals. Sites are level and pull thru, although a bit narrow. No dog park but plenty of room to walk them. Cheaper than the KOA down the street
7th Ranch RV Park
Great Views
We reserved for a night but wished we could have stayed longer. Very clean bathrooms and laundry. The sites were a bit close together but it was not full and they spaced us out. The full hookup was fantastic. The sites level. They allowed us to let our hunting dog run in the open fields. Also loved that they let their Christ light shine with a cross on the hill next to our great flag and country’s symbol of freedom.
Lazy R Campground
Self Service, Easy In, Easy Out, Clean, Safe
We just needed a quiet place to stay overnight on a road trip and this was a great option. We made the review online and the way the process is supposed to work is that you receive a text or an e-mail telling you what site to park in. Unfortunately I gave an incorrect e-mail address and had to call for support. The park host was very gracious and directed me to my site and sent me a text with the essential information.
The park is close to two great eateries - the Tongue River Brewery (Pizza) and Innominate (which means un-named) coffee shop with an incredible array of pastries, quiche, and hot and cold breakfast-type beverages.
Five Springs Falls Campground
Nice forest service campground
1 RV site and about 10 tent sites. 2 mile narrow winding road is paved but not recommended for vehicles over 24'. Garbage and 1 common water source. RV site is about as sweet as they come. Water, dump, elect, picnic tables, fire ring, right by a stream. $7 per night
Buffalo, WY
No overnight parking
Not too sure where it is intended for us to stop but all we saw were « no overnight parking » signs.
7th Ranch RV Park
Nice park.
Very clean and well organized. Good showers and grassy strips between site.
7th Ranch RV Park
Won’t regret your stay!
I am usually pretty doubtful about booking privately run campgrounds and try to mostly avoid them. However, this place was the exception to that rule. The place is pristine, nicely landscaped and it’s obvious they work hard to keep it looking so welcoming. All sites are pull thru with full hookup. Plenty of open area to get out and walk. We travel with 2 large dogs and the campground has excellent places to walk dogs. They also don’t mind your dog off leash if outside the “fenced”area. The store sells homemade food items and the welcoming free ice cream bars are a thoughtful and yummy touch. Ice can be purchased in the store. Bathrooms are exceptionally clean. Showers hot with good water pressure. Laundry facilities- 3 washing machines, 3 dryers which did become a high demand while we were there. One reviewer complained bitterly about the train keeping him awake. I’m a light sleeper and had no trouble sleeping. If I had found it troubling I believe our rv fan/a/c would “cover” the train sound. The sunsets are beautiful. This campground was a relaxing way to “recharge” after a long day. Peaceful and restful.
Island Park Campground
Nice campground, beautiful surroundings
Pulled into spot and two moose were browsing on the stream bank in front of us. Campground was well spaced out and host very friendly. Great views and walking paths along stream with meadow on opposite side and mountains in background. Easy access about 2 miles in on graded dirt road. Only drawback was no cell service (Verizon). Not first come first serve, but in early September mid-week, there were several sites available.
7th Ranch RV Park
Worth it
Great park! We stayed 2 nights. Close to Little Big Horn National Memorial ( must see). The couple running it are so kind, love being escorted to our spot. Bathrooms and shower were super clean
7th Ranch RV Park
Quaint
Such a nice campground. The husband and wife team were some of the nicest people I have ever met. They gave us a token for free ice cream. The Wi-Fi and cell data worked well. Nice views.
Lazy R Campground
Convenient & Quiet with Onsite Bakery
We picked the Lazy R for a quick overnight stay on trip to Missoula, MT. We weren't expecting much, given that we were tent campers staying in an RV park. However, we were pleasantly surprised we arrived to find a nice grassy campsite for a our tent and clean restrooms and showers. The following morning, we opted to skip making coffee and oatmeal for breakfast and instead visited the onsite bakery. Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Hard to beat rolling out of your tent, walking 100 feet and getting reasonably priced gourmet coffee and fresh baked pastries for breakfast. I will definitely stay here again.
Greybull KOA
Fantastic KOA after NF camping
Refreshing stay in between Big Horn National Forest stays. Laundry, grocery a bike ride away and Lisa's (eat there) restaurant. Access to 2 mile bike/walking on the levee behind.
Deer Park Rv Park and Campground
Return trip heading east
Back for 2 nights on our return trip back to Kansas.
Nice quiet park with good showers and very friendly staff.Lazy R Campground
Simple stop for an overnight
Nice location for a quick overnight. Pads were level, sites easy to back into, 50 amp, water and dump all easy and functional.
Sheridan/Big Horn Mountains KOA
Average KOA
Average KOA. Sites are level. Staff are friendly and helpful. Dog park a little on the small side but adequate. I did not check out the bath house so can’t comment on that. Bring bug spray, the mosquitos will tote you off in the evening.
7th Ranch RV Park
Great spot
We stayed 3 nights amazing views Wi-Fi works good
Deer Park Rv Park and Campground
Only 1 night on our way west.
We are here for only one night on our way to the east coast. Lots of trees and with plenty of space for sitting in the shade. Very level parking space in the #9 pull thru. 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!
Greybull KOA
Typical KOA
It’s what you expect from KOA, clean level sites. Restrooms and showers were clean and except for some train noises, very quiet. A nice walking path along the Big Horn River.
Sheridan/Big Horn Mountains KOA
Good choice for the area
Clean. Friendly. Noisy from interstate traffic. Close to town. Bike trails from the campground. WiFi not available at the far end. Need a repeater.
7th Ranch RV Park
Great location great spot
Wanted to see Custers last stand memorial, this park is very close. Great staff great place level spots although it is on a hill. Showers and baths were very clean. Would recommend
Buffalo KOA
Great bathrooms & showers
A bit lower key than most KOA’s (that’s a positive for me). Few kids, and VERY clean bathrooms and showers with appropriate hooks, dry shower entries (probably because they had great shower curtains). Sites had reasonable spacing and some shade. Nice pool.
7th Ranch RV Park
Great place to stop over and stay a while
Stayed here two nights so I could visits Little Bighorn Battlefield on our way through. Just off the interstate, although down a washboard gravel road, so super convenient. Check in station has lots of local produce and homemade frozen meals. Was shown to my site that was only slightly off level, which is amazing since the park is on a hillside. Hookups were well located and maintained. Bathhouse was very clean and large. Laundry facilities were adequate, but only three stackable machines inside. 5 minute drive to the Battlefield if you wanna see it. Would definitely stay here again.
Island Park Campground
Stream runs behind it
Decent, small campground. Few sites are level. Fire pit needed cleaning. Toilets were clean. Camp hosts on site, but never came by. Evidently there was a family reunion of sorts so some noise. They kayaked on the stream behind the camp sites.
Island Park Campground
Beautiful setting
Small but busy park. Best sites for views are along creek where you can watch moose beaver and trout in creek and meadow. Can get noisy before quiet hours. A lot of people drive through looking for campsite and kids were rambunctious when we were there. Great camp host
7th Ranch RV Park
Gem of a campground
Just stayed one night, but this is a gem of a campground. From the free ice cream when you arrive to the walking paths in the pasture to see the American flag or the cross, we thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay. Camp hosts are excellent and very attentive to your needs. Bathrooms are nice and clean and handicapped accessible. Only negative is, although there is a tree at each site, the afternoon sun can be brutal. But the host guided us to the most shady spot possible in our site. This campground is just off the interstate, but is quiet and has beautiful views. Would definitely stay here again.
Guide to Dayton
Camping near Dayton, Wyoming, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking: Explore the trails in the Bighorn National Forest. One camper mentioned, “We camped way back below Freeze Out Point and woke up to a spectacular sunrise and 4 moose right in camp.” This area is perfect for those who love nature and wildlife.
- Fishing: The Dead Swede Campground is known for its trout fishing. A visitor shared, “Trout fishing on site with moose coming to the river daily to water.”
- Sightseeing: Check out the nearby waterfalls. One reviewer said, “The waterfall is a short .5 mile hike above the campground. Beautiful sunset vistas.”
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and campsites. A review for the Bighorn National Forest noted, “The pit toilet was also very clean and stocked with extra toilet paper and hand sanitizer.”
- Friendly hosts: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A visitor at the Shell Creek Campground mentioned, “Super friendly host who sells firewood.”
- Scenic views: Campers love the beautiful landscapes. One person said about the Five Springs Falls Campground, “All sites are next to a small beautiful stream.”
What you should know
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like the Bighorn National Forest, do not have drinking water or electric hookups. A camper warned, “If you are seeking privacy, this is your place. No facilities, stores or cell service. You must be prepared and self-sufficient.”
- Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife sightings. A visitor at the Dead Swede Campground shared, “We saw three moose on the way into the Bighorns.”
- Road conditions: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. A review for the Five Springs Falls Campground mentioned, “The road up would not accommodate a very large rig.”
Tips for camping with families
- Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. One camper at the Connor Battlefield State Historic Site noted, “There is a small playground for the kiddos and lots of grass for them to run around.”
- Plan for activities: Bring games or outdoor toys. A family shared, “We found it by mistake and glad we did. The grounds are well kept and it was very quiet.”
- Pack snacks: Keep everyone happy with easy-to-eat snacks. A camper at the Lazy R Campground mentioned, “We opted to skip making coffee and oatmeal for breakfast and instead visited the onsite bakery.”
Tips from RVers
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campground. A visitor at Peter D's RV Park said, “Sites are gravel and level,” which is great for parking.
- Be prepared for tight spaces: Some campgrounds have limited room. A review noted, “Sites are very tight but amenities are new and clean.”
- Know the rules: Familiarize yourself with campground rules. One camper warned, “Peter D is rude, genuinely does not like anyone under 60,” so be ready for strict guidelines.
Camping around Dayton, WY, offers a unique experience with its stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you’re in a tent or an RV, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
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