1 campground with availability this weekend
Battle Park Trailhead serves as a specialized horse camp with several corrals, high lines, and a creek-fed water trough for horses. The campground includes ample parking for horse trailers with access to bridle trails in the surrounding Bighorn Mountains. Located approximately 30 miles southwest of Sheridan, the site provides toilet facilities while maintaining a primitive camping experience for both tent and RV campers. The road to the campground is long and narrow in spots, making two-way traffic difficult at times. The rutted access road requires careful navigation but remains passable for most vehicles towing horse trailers.
Trail riders can access multiple wilderness routes from this equestrian-focused base camp. Circle Park Campground, another option in the Bighorns, offers both established camping and free dispersed sites along the access road. Located about 20 miles west of Buffalo, this area accommodates horse owners with private, tree-covered sites. Many campers bring horses and off-road vehicles to explore the extensive trail network. The high-elevation setting provides relief from summer heat, with snow-capped mountain views and wildlife viewing opportunities including moose and elk. Horse camping in this region typically operates seasonally from June through September, with most facilities closing during winter months due to mountain weather conditions.
"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."
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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."
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 Mountains near Sheridan, Wyoming offer diverse equestrian camping opportunities from June through September at elevations ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet. Several specialized horse camps in the national forest provide corrals, high lines, and water access for equine travelers, with most requiring navigating unpaved forest service roads. Campsites typically close by early October due to weather conditions.
Horseback trails exploration: From Battle Park Trailhead, riders can access numerous wilderness routes. As Shannon T. notes, "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."
Fishing in mountain streams: The region offers excellent fly fishing opportunities in small creeks. At Doyle Creek Campground, Kailey A. reports, "There is a stream for good fly fishing and we always see a bunch of wildlife!" Carl S. adds, "Very scenic quiet trail along Doyle creek starting from backside of campground that turns into a loop through meadows and ponderosa."
Wildlife viewing: The Bighorn Mountains host diverse wildlife including moose, elk, and deer. At Doyle Creek Campground, Teresa H. observed, "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!"
Scenic mountain setting: The combination of forest and meadows creates varied landscapes. At Hunter Campground, Sam noted, "Stunning mountain views and lots of areas to explore. Water and bathrooms were available, fire ring and picnic table at each site spot."
Temperature relief: The high elevation provides cooler conditions during summer months. Lanna M. says about Circle Park Campground, "Nice spot to go when it's super hot in town." She continues, "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."
Natural exploration for kids: The varied terrain offers natural playgrounds. Patrick W. shares, "Found a great site with a Boulder yard nearby that the kids spent the entire afternoon playing on. Good views and quiet. Some sites might be tough with bigger trailers."
Road access challenges: Many campgrounds require driving on rugged forest roads. According to Shawn O. at Little Goose Campground, "We were able to crawl our way back out of the camp area after an overnight steady rain, we kept in 4 low and made it safely." He elaborates, "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."
Seasonal availability: Most equestrian camping areas operate only during summer months. At Circle Park Campground, according to Annie C., "The campground hosts had firewood for sale. Because this is about a mile or so down a forest service road, it was really quiet." She notes the campground has only 10 sites.
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