Within Bridger National Forest, Half Moon Lake Campground provides drive-in and boat-in access to 17 sites tucked among dense willow and aspen growth. The US Forest Service manages this $12-per-night facility where campers can reserve about two-thirds of the sites while the rest remain first-come, first-served.
Sites vary considerably in size and privacy, with some offering direct lake access through private paths while others require a short walk to the water. "Sites are tucked into dense willow-aspen shrubs and only a few have paths direct to the lake," explains Greg L.. The campground features both pull-through and back-in configurations, though the narrow gravel access road limits accommodation for larger RVs and travel trailers. Each site includes a picnic table, metal fire ring, and bear box.
The facility provides vault toilets but no potable water, and cell service from major carriers is unavailable. A sandy beach area offers lake access for fishing and walking, though no hiking trails originate from the campground itself. Two overflow parking spots provide additional lake access points for day use.
Campers seeking larger sites with better big-rig access might consider Fremont Lake less than two miles northwest.
Description
Overview
Half Moon Lake campground is situated just off the northeast shore of Half Moon Lake at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming.
Recreation
This lake provides many recreational activities. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout and other various species of fish native to the area. Visitors also enjoy water sports such as boating, swimming, canoeing and paddle boarding. Two miles down the gravel road is an excellent hiking trail for users of all abilities.
Facilities
This campground offers 17 sites; three of these provide direct lake access. Each site is well screened by willows and equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are two vault toilets within the campground. Approximately 1/2 mile down the main road is the boat launch site, with a dock and additional vault toilets. No drinking water is available. Proper food storage is required.
Natural Features
Half Moon Lake was created by glacial movements and is now surrounded by the foot hills of the Wind River Mountains. Along the lakeshore and the hillsides you will find lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir and aspen stands interspersed with sagebrush and rocky outcroppings.
Nearby Attractions
The Museum of the Mountain Man, located in Pinedale, features a large collection of Rocky Mountain fur trade artifacts, Native American displays, as well as history of the settlement of Sublette County. In July look for the annual Green River Rendezvous. For more information please see the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce or pinedaleonline.com.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHalf Moon Lake Campground is located in Wyoming near Pinedale
Directions
To reach the campground from Pinedale, drive to the east side of town and turn northeast onto the Fremont Lake road, passing the Pinedale Ranger District Office. Continue straight on the main road for approximately 10 miles to Half Moon Lake Road. Turn right onto road and continue for approximately two miles to campground access road.
Address
PO BOX 220
29 E. FREMONT LAKE RD
Pinedale, WY 82941
Coordinates
42.9364833 N
109.76 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
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 9 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 32 min from Logan, UT
- 3 hrs 41 min from Ogden, UT
- 3 hrs 53 min from Pocatello, ID
