Within Bighorn National Forest, Sitting Bull Campground sits along Highway 16 across from Meadowlark Lake. This US Forest Service facility operates from late May through mid-September, accommodating RVs up to 60 feet with gravel pads and standard amenities including vault toilets, drinking water, and trash service.
The campground's 42 sites spread through a pine forest that opens to a large meadow where a creek flows through. Sites along the meadow's edge provide wildlife viewing opportunities, with campers regularly spotting mule deer, elk, and moose both in the campground and adjacent grassland. N I. notes "a beautiful meadow just past the trees" where wildlife activity peaks during evening hours. The forested sites offer privacy between camping spots, though the campground tends to fill completely during peak summer weekends.
Access requires turning off Highway 16 onto Forest Service Road 432 and traveling about one mile on what some reviewers describe as rough road conditions. The location appeals particularly to rock climbers heading to Ten Sleep Canyon and anglers fishing Meadowlark Lake directly across the highway. A campground host stays on-site during operating season, and firewood is available for purchase.
Reservations through Recreation.gov help secure spots during busy periods, especially for pet-friendly camping near Bighorn National Forest since dogs are welcome throughout the facility.
Description
Overview
Sitting Bull Campground is located 51 miles east of Worland, Wyoming on the west side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com
Recreation
Nearby Meadowlark Lake covers 325 acres and is open to boating at a wake-less speed, making it a perfect location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout in the cool waters of the lake. Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams are available in the surrounding area. Diverse hikes vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks; many trails access the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Site 006 meets established accessibility standards. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are also provided.
Natural Features
Sitting Bull is situated on the edge of a forest of lodgepole pine, adjacent to a beautiful mountain meadow, a prime location for wildlife viewing. Most sites afford expansive views of the surrounding Bighorn Mountains.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.
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 surrounding area. West Tensleep Lake is about 10 miles north of the campground and is open to non-motorized craft only. The popular West Tensleep Lake Trail begins here and leads into the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining options, 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).
Fee Info
Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $10.00/day fee at the campground. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host. Site # 41 is a double site. The single site fee (1-8 people) is $18.00 for one non-towed vehicle with trailer per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. The double site fee (9-16 people) is $36.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. A 4th car (maximum) is free.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSitting Bull Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Ten Sleep, Wyoming: Take Hwy 16 east for approximately 20 miles to Forest Service Road 432. Turn left on FSR 432 and continue about a mile to campground.
Address
Forest Road 432
Ten sleep, WY 82442
Coordinates
44.1836111 N
107.2088889 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 15 min from Casper, WY
- 3 hrs 5 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 43 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 37 min from Bozeman, MT
