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Battle Park Trailhead primarily functions as a horse camp in the Bighorn Mountains near Wolf, Wyoming. The campground contains several corrals, high lines for securing horses, and a water trough supplied by a nearby creek. Ample parking space accommodates horse trailers, making it suitable for equestrians planning overnight stays. The campground features vault toilets and allows tent and RV camping, though no hookups are available. Access requires navigating a long, narrow road that becomes rutted in places, making two-way traffic challenging in some sections. The road condition demands caution, especially after rainfall. Despite the access challenges, the trailhead provides a strategic starting point for riders exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Hunter Campground offers additional horse camping options in the region with mountain views and trail access. Located on Powder River Ranger District land approximately 30 miles from Wolf, the campground connects to multiple riding trails in the Bighorn National Forest. Each campsite includes fire rings and picnic tables, with water available on-site. The facility permits both tent and RV camping with accommodations for horse trailers. The trailhead location allows direct access to wilderness riding routes, making it convenient for day rides or multi-day pack trips. Forest Service roads leading to the campground can be challenging but remain passable for vehicles with horse trailers. Non-equestrian campers also use the area, so weekend availability may be limited during peak summer months. Riders should check current trail conditions before departure as seasonal closures occur.
"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."
from $19 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $10 - $200 / 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 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"The sites are pretty spaced out and some of them are actually really nicely tucked in the pine trees."
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 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. Sites are well spaced out with Medicine Lodge Creek running through the campground. A walking/bike path goes end to end in the park following the creek. It does not have electrical hookups or dump stations for RVs. There are no shower facilities, but it does have vault toilets and drinking water. You can also buy firewood onsite as there is really nowhere to gather your own wood inside the park. You can go down the 4WD road at the north end of the park to Black Butte a bit and usually find your own firewood, however. All fires must be within the campsite fire rings.
The Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site is a perfect place to camp to explore the Bighorn Mountains, being relatively close to the Medicine Wheel and Shell Falls. If you enjoy craft beer, Tensleep Brewery -- located in a refurbished barn -- is located approximately 20 - 30 miles south in Tensleep.
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.
ScoutEvery chance my family gets to escape to this gorgeous area we take it. 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.
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.
TravelerWe stayed here the weekend after July 4th. Sites were all nicely mowed with very clean fire pits and new picnic tables. We had water access along the whole site. My toddler and 9 year old played in the shallows for hours. There was a deep hole next to the canyon face. In the afternoon the 60' canyon wall reflected the water. At night the fire flickered and projected our shadows across the whole face. Perfect for campfire stories. Apparently I'm not the first to think so since it has been a seasonal camp for the last 10,000 years. The petroglyphs were in remarkable shape and worth the long drive out to the campground. There are clean vault toilets in sight from every site. Highly recommend this place for a few days along the Yellowstone byways. Close access to many mountain lakes, ten sleep canyon for views and climbing, alkali rd and the dinosaur track site, cloud peak wilderness....
TravelerThis campground is an amazing off grid location for those looking to escape for a little while. The directions in the description is correct, however the GPS coordinates are not, so I will try and fix that through Dyrt. I was able to cross reference the name of the campground with USFS maps on OnX to find the actual coordinates, 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. In our rig we bottomed out a few times, and by the time we made it to the campground we weren’t sure how we would make it out if it were to snow or rain.
However, that being said, we had the whole campground to ourselves, in a beautiful creek filled with trout. A vault toilet with his and her designations was on site, and nice little hiking trails followed the river. It was a wonderful place to stay for a few days off grid.
I would totally recommend this campground for anyone who is overlanding or has a camping setup that is capable of four wheel drive. There are about 3 sites available for truck and trailer (our trailer is 12ft and is the biggest I’d ever consider bringing down this trail, I will also note it has 33” off road tires and high clearance). As well as a number of tent sites, all with either rock fire rings or metal fire rings with cooking grates.
We were able to crawl our way back out of the camp area after an overnight steady rain, we kept in in 4 low and made it safely.
Equestrian camping options near Wolf, Wyoming center around the Bighorn Mountains, where elevations range from 4,000 to 10,000 feet. The camping season typically runs from late May through September, with most higher-elevation facilities closing after the first snowfall. Summer daytime temperatures average 70-85°F, while nighttime temperatures can drop into the 40s even during peak season.
Trout fishing spots: Little Goose Campground provides access to creek fishing where visitors regularly catch trout. "The whole campground to ourselves, in a beautiful creek filled with trout," reports Shawn O. from Little Goose Campground.
Hiking trail exploration: Circle Park offers numerous day hiking options suitable for various skill levels. A camper notes, "The Circle Park trail is incredible, with a hike up to a great lake (several fellows were hooking decent sized fish)," according to Annie C. who stayed at Circle Park Campground.
Wildlife observation: Early mornings and evenings provide opportunities to spot local wildlife including deer, elk, and occasionally moose. "Campsites near the bathrooms are near a meadow animals visit at dusk. Our site had some morning visitors on the ridge," mentions Leni K. who visited Circle Park Campground.
Natural features: Campers appreciate the combination of forest cover and open meadows. At Doyle Creek Campground, one visitor commented, "Very scenic quiet trail along Doyle creek starting from backside of campground that turns into a loop through meadows and ponderosa."
Solitude and space: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites that provide privacy. "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!" notes Teresa H. about Doyle Creek Campground.
Cooler temperatures: The higher elevation provides relief during summer heat. Lanna M. explains about Circle Park: "Nice spot to go when it's super hot in town."
Road conditions: Access roads to many Bighorn Mountain campgrounds require high-clearance vehicles. "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," cautions Milo D. about Hunter Campground.
Water availability: Not all campgrounds provide reliable drinking water. Bring sufficient water supplies or water treatment equipment. "No services only water and clean loo," notes Carl S. regarding Doyle Creek Campground.
Weather preparedness: Mountain weather changes rapidly. Sam at Hunter Campground advises: "Host was super nice and helpful when we arrived. Stunning mountain views and lots of areas to explore. Water and bathrooms were available, fire ring and picnic table at each site spot."
Boulder play areas: Some campgrounds feature natural play spaces. "Found a great site with a Boulder yard nearby that the kids spent the entire afternoon playing on. Good views and quiet," shares Patrick W. from Circle Park Campground.
Creek exploration: Children enjoy wading and exploring the small creeks. Little Goose Campground offers "nice little hiking trails followed the river," according to Shawn O.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Schedule quiet time at dawn and dusk for wildlife spotting. Kim B. reports, "We saw lots of wildlife, even moose, since the campsites are right in the forest."
Insect protection: Come prepared with appropriate repellents. "Mosquitoes got pretty bad," warns Patrick W. at Circle Park Campground.
Trailer size limitations: Large rigs face challenges on forest roads and in campgrounds. "There are about 3 sites available for truck and trailer (our trailer is 12ft and is the biggest I'd ever consider bringing down this trail, I will also note it has 33" off road tires and high clearance)," advises Shawn O. about Little Goose Campground.
Road condition assessment: Check recent reviews or contact ranger stations before bringing trailers. "We were able to crawl our way back out of the camp area after an overnight steady rain, we kept in in 4 low and made it safely," shares Shawn O.
Weather contingencies: Have a backup plan if conditions deteriorate. "By the time we made it to the campground we weren't sure how we would make it out if it were to snow or rain," warns a Little Goose visitor.
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