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Battle Park Trailhead serves as the primary horse campground near Saddlestring, Wyoming, featuring multiple corrals, high lines, and a horse water trough fed directly from a nearby creek. The campground provides ample parking specifically designed for horse trailers, making it accessible for equestrians traveling with their animals. While primarily developed for horse camping, the area also accommodates tent and RV campers who appreciate the trail access. The road to the campground can become rutted but remains passable for most vehicles pulling horse trailers. Most equestrian sites include access to the water trough, which remains reliable even during drier seasons. The campground maintains basic toilet facilities but lacks hookups or drinking water for human consumption. The Dyrt provides user ratings for locations near Saddlestring, Wyoming.
Trails connecting directly to the Battle Park Trailhead offer extensive riding opportunities through the surrounding wilderness areas. The campground serves as a strategic basepoint for accessing multiple trail systems that wind through scenic mountain terrain and meadows. Circle Park Campground, located approximately 20 miles west of Buffalo off Highway 16, provides another option for horse owners with dispersed camping areas where equestrians frequently set up with their animals. Riders report encountering diverse wildlife including moose and elk while exploring the network of trails. The campground becomes particularly popular during hunting seasons when equestrians use it as a base camp. Trail conditions remain generally good from late spring through early fall, though some areas may become muddy after rainfall, potentially creating challenging conditions for horses on steeper sections.
"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"This campground is an amazing off grid location for those looking to escape for a little while."
"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"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
Check Availability"This horse friendly RV park is right outside the Bighorn Mountains, which offers beautiful views (check out Crazy Woman Canyon!) and recreational opportunities."
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 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.
TravelerThis horse friendly RV park is right outside the Bighorn Mountains, which offers beautiful views (check out Crazy Woman Canyon!) and recreational opportunities. They have a small grassy spot for tents. Clean bathrooms with showers and 24 hour laundry are available. It is right in the little town of Tensleep with a couple restaurants/bars and evening entertainment (when I stayed on a weekend, there was live music playing right down the road). The owner was very nice and accommodating.
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.
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.
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!
GuideBeyond stoked to have found this spot. Amazing dispersed camping. Was out in the first week of October and that’s all they allowed. Was able to have a nice fire and camp right next to a beautiful creek. The hikes and views around are unbelievable, totally worth the drive.
Circle Park Campground serves as the gateway to the Bighorns near Saddlestring, Wyoming, with elevations ranging from 8,000 to 9,000 feet. The area features a mix of aspen groves, pine forests, and alpine meadows creating diverse microclimates for camping. Roads accessing campgrounds remain open from late May through early October depending on snowfall conditions.
Fishing in mountain creeks: Anglers find success in the smaller waterways near Doyle Creek Campground where trout fishing opportunities abound. "There is a stream for good fly fishing and we always see a bunch of wildlife!" notes Kailey A.
Horseback riding on wilderness trails: The trail systems connecting to Hunter Campground offer extensive riding routes through alpine terrain. Sam mentions, "Stunning mountain views and lots of areas to explore. Water and bathrooms were available, fire ring and picnic table at each site spot."
Wildlife viewing at dawn/dusk: The meadow areas near camping spots provide opportunities to spot deer, elk and occasionally moose. Kim B. writes about camping at Circle Park: "We saw lots of wildlife, even moose, since the campsites are right in the forest."
Dispersed camping options: Free camping spots along forest service roads provide alternatives to established campgrounds. Steve & Ashley G. share about Circle Park Campground: "The dispersed site has trailers, RVs, and vans. Some of the campers appear to be long term. The shear beauty of this spot makes it a good option for those who like dispersed camping and no camping fees."
Boulder fields for kids: Several campsites feature natural playground areas that keep children entertained. Patrick W. reports: "Found a great site with a Boulder yard nearby that the kids spent the entire afternoon playing on. Good views and quiet."
Escape from summer heat: Higher elevation camping provides relief during hot weather months. Lanna M. notes about Circle Park: "Nice spot to go when it's super hot in town."
Road conditions vary seasonally: Access roads to many campgrounds can become rutted after rain. According to Shawn O. at Little Goose Campground: "This led us down a nice easy dirt road that eventually lead to a pretty rough Jeep trail. You wouldn't want anything less than a stock Wrangler or equivalent to take this road."
Limited cell coverage: Most campgrounds have minimal to no cell service. At Ten Sleep RV Park, Tim R. reports: "No T-Mobile service."
Weather changes rapidly: Mountain conditions can shift quickly with afternoon thunderstorms common in summer months. Carl S. mentions at Doyle Creek: "Well-managed site in ponderosa stand with scenic drive... No services only water and clean loo."
Explore after dinner: The safe terrain around campsites allows for evening exploration with children. Teresa H. shares about Doyle Creek: "Lot of space which you may share with a wandering cow from rangeland. We loved it here. Beautiful country with room to wander after dinner with the dogs!"
Water play opportunities: Creeks near campgrounds provide natural water features for children. Milo D. writes about Circle Park: "As other reviews have pointed out, this is a great location for kids to explore and enjoy nature."
Planning for mosquito season: Biting insects can be prevalent in early summer near water sources. Patrick W. notes: "Mosquitoes got pretty bad."
Pull-through site availability: Several campgrounds offer convenient RV access without difficult backing. According to Natalie S. at Ten Broek RV Park: "Nice shaded fhu site. Very clean restroom and shower facilities. Laundry facilities are a little dated but worked."
Height/length restrictions: Some forest roads have limitations for larger rigs. Anthony B. describes Ten Sleep RV Park: "This campground is in a grove of trees with the sites along dirt roads in the grove. Each site has water, sewage, and electric."
Limited hookup options: Most forest service campgrounds lack RV services, requiring self-contained camping. Kimberly L. explains about Ten Sleep: "They have a small grassy spot for tents. Clean bathrooms with showers and 24 hour laundry are available."
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