With 11 sites accessible via Forest Service Road 18, Leigh Creek Campground operates from May 15 through September 20 at $18 per night with reservations available through Recreation.gov. The US Forest Service facility sits within Bighorn National Forest, roughly 7 miles from Ten Sleep via Highway 16, though campers should expect a rough gravel access road for the final mile.
Sites 4, 5, and 6 position campers directly alongside Leigh Creek, where the water flow creates consistent background sound throughout the night. Suzie S. notes these are the "cleanest vault toilets we have ever seen," while multiple visitors highlight the creek's proximity for fishing access. The campground provides drinking water, trash service, and picnic tables with fire rings at most sites, though space constraints make this location better suited for smaller RVs and tent camping despite the 54-foot length limit.
Rock climbing draws many visitors to the Ten Sleep Canyon area, with guide book rentals available in town for $5 per day. The canyon setting provides both fishing opportunities and hiking access, while dispersed camping sites scatter along the gravel road beyond the established campground for those seeking free alternatives. Bear area warnings are posted throughout the facility, requiring proper food storage protocols.
Description
Overview
Leigh Creek Campground is located about 35 miles east of Worland, Wyoming, on the west side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness area. Located in the Bighorn National Forest, visitors to the area enjoy 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
Off-highway 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, which is 14 miles northeast of the campground. Meadowlark Lake is about 11 miles from the campground. This small lake allows motorized craft at a wake-less speed. West Tensleep Lake is 14 miles northeast of the campground and is open to non-motorized craft only. Both lakes are great locations for canoeing and fishing.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 22 miles away at Powder River Pass.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the banks of Tensleep Creek surrounded by a forest of lodgepole pine. Many lakes and streams are found in 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. 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 $9.00/day fee at the campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLeigh Creek Campground is located in Wyoming near Ten Sleep
Directions
From Ten Sleep, WY, drive 7.5 miles on Hwy 16 to FSR 018 (WY Hwy 435). Bear right and travel nearly 1 more mile to the campground.
Address
Forest Road 504
Ten sleep, WY 82442
Coordinates
44.0808833 N
107.3135972 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 28 min from Casper, WY
- 3 hrs 9 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 56 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 25 min from Bozeman, MT
