Reservations are available through Recreation.gov for Bald Mountain Campground, a Forest Service site in Bighorn National Forest that runs $18 per night during its short summer window from late June through early September. The campground sits at roughly 9,100 feet, which keeps temperatures cool even in midsummer, with nights dropping to the mid-40s even in late July. The access road is rough, so drivers should account for that before towing. Sites accommodate rigs up to 80 feet, and the layout uses several loops to spread campers across a mix of shaded and open terrain.
Facilities are straightforward and well-maintained. Hand pumps provide potable water during the operating season, pit toilets are on-site, and trash service runs while the campground is open. Several reviewers consistently note the cleanliness of the restrooms. Cell service is limited or absent, and the high-elevation exposure means wind is a real factor, not just an occasional inconvenience. One documented quirk: cattle from grazing allotments have wandered through sites in some years, though fencing and cattle guards have been reported at other times, so conditions may vary.
The campground's main draw beyond the sites themselves is its proximity to Medicine Wheel National Monument, a National Historic Landmark just across Highway 14A. Porcupine Campground sits just to the north for campers who want a nearby alternative, and Porcupine Falls Dispersed, Bighorn NF offers a more dispersed option to the northwest. Campers planning a longer stay in the region can browse camping near Bighorn National Forest to compare sites across the area. Book early; the season is short and the campground's convenience to Medicine Wheel makes it a consistent draw.
Description
Overview
Bald Mountain Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom/Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com
Recreation
From the area's historic mining sites to the ancient Native American Medicine Wheel, to hiking through open meadows and along the cliffs on the west rim of the mountains, the Bighorn National Forest offers many recreational opportunities. Jaws Trailhead is near the campground, offering access to Bucking Mule Falls Trail and Porcupine Creek. Scenic off-road driving is available on Hunt Mountain Road or Burgess Overlook jeep trail.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction
Natural Features
Bald Mountain is part of the Bighorn Range in northern Wyoming. A forest of pine and aspen covers the campground, which sits near top of the mountain at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Small creeks wind through the campground and temperatures can drop significantly once the sun goes down.
Nearby Attractions
The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is 4 miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation, all races of people, birds, fish, animals, trees and stones. According to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, cycles of life, seasons and day to night. High Country Lodge is nearby, offering guided horseback riding and backcountry pack trips, off-road vehicle rentals and guided fishing trips.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.
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 (includes taxes) at the campground. Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBald Mountain Campground is located in Wyoming near Shell
Directions
From Lovell, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14A (not U.S. Highway 14) 33 miles east. The highway has a 10% grade; not recomended for RVs and motorhomes. From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14/14A west 73 miles via Burgess Junction. This is the recommended route for RVs and motorhomes.
Address
Forest Road 130
Lovell, WY 82431
Coordinates
44.8041667 N
107.86 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
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 9 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 40 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 28 min from Bozeman, MT
- 7 hrs 41 min from Idaho Falls, ID
