With nine sites accessible via Forest Service Road 27, Middle Fork Campground accommodates RVs up to 80 feet and operates from late May through mid-September at $20-40 per night. Located three miles off Highway 16, the gravel road requires careful navigation, as Milo D. notes the access can be "rough" in places.
Most sites line the creek, creating a linear layout that spreads campers along the water. The rushing creek provides constant background sound that masks road noise from the nearby highway. Sites feature standard amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to potable water via hand pump. Vault toilets serve the campground, though they lack hand-washing facilities.
The forested setting offers a mix of shade and sun exposure across different sites. Campers report no cell service throughout the area. The campground accepts reservations through Recreation.gov, though walk-up availability sometimes occurs. A private road continues beyond the campground boundary, occasionally bringing through-traffic from local residents.
For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds near Bighorn National Forest provide additional options. The proximity to Buffalo makes this a convenient base for visitors wanting established amenities while staying close to town services.
Description
Overview
Middle Fork Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), 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 Tie Hack Reservoir is a non-motorized lake offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout. The Circle Park Trailhead is 3.5 miles from the campground. This beautiful trail accesses numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000' peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Many additional hiking trails are available in the area. Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails up to the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the banks of the Middle Fork of Clear Creek, within pine and aspen forests. Tie Hack Reservoir and numerous additional creeks are found nearby.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.
Nearby Attractions
South Fork Lodge is located within 10 miles and offers dining option, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond, and a small store with fishing and camping supplies. A dump station is available 18 miles away at Powder River Pass.
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. Site #1 is a double site. Double sites can be reserved as either a single (1-8 people) or a double site (9-16 people). The single site fee (1-8 people) is $17.00 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 $34.00 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. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundMiddle Fork is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west 13 miles.
Address
Middle Fork Road
Buffalo, WY 82834
Coordinates
44.3016667 N
106.9491667 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)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 45 min from Casper, WY
- 2 hrs 35 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 13 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 24 min from Bozeman, MT






















