Middle Fork, near Buffalo, Wyoming, is a charming campground that offers a serene escape for those looking to unwind in nature. With sites that are spread out along a peaceful river, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of water while soaking in the beauty of the surrounding trees.

This spot is perfect for tent campers and RV enthusiasts alike, featuring picnic tables and fire rings for those cozy evenings under the stars. Visitors have noted the clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms, which add to the overall comfort of your stay. One camper mentioned, “The campsites are far apart and all of them are next to a serene mountain river,” highlighting the privacy and tranquility you can expect here.

If you’re up for some adventure, there’s a hiking trail right at the start of the campground, leading you into the stunning landscapes of [Bighorn National Forest](https://thedyrt.com/camping/wyoming/near/bighorn-national-forest). Plus, the nearby town of Buffalo is worth exploring, offering local charm and attractions. Just keep in mind that this campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is a smart move if you want to snag a spot.

With its beautiful setting and friendly atmosphere, Middle Fork is a great choice for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some quality time in the great outdoors.

## 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 Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.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.
## 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. 
## 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).

Middle Fork

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This beautiful campground gives you the opportunity to sleep to the sound of the river. Campsites are spread out along the river. This single file design spreads you out and gives you privacy. This is a great camp but reservations are accepted. The camp host does a great job of posting the dates that sites are available. If you’re lucky you can grab a spot for the night. Otherwise make an advance reservation. 

  

This is the closest campground to Buffalo. It’s a beautiful town worth exploring. There is a hiking trail right at the start of the campground. Down the road is another great place to explore- Circle Park. You can hike up into the Cloudpeak wilderness. 

  

This is such and enjoyable campground and area!

Small campground nestled along a river

We were lucky to find a spot here. The only reason to deduct a star is the fact that private inholdings share the road through the campground,  increasing the traffic on the road. 

Wonderful area

We drove in and just expected to find a spot for a picnic. But ended up being able to camp for the night. This campground is very clean, and well-maintained. The campsites are far apart and all of them are next to a serene mountain river. There’s a tiny bit of noise from the highway above the campground but not much.￼ they do take reservations but if a campsite is open for a few days you can pay cash and reserve it on the site ￼

Gorgeous !

Reservable:   877-444-6777 or recreation.gov 

Fee area:    $18.50     Open: June     Limit stay: 14 days     Sites: 10 single 

Potable water pit toilet trash picnic table fire ring/grill 

This campground is fairly flat with gravel roadway and gravel sites. There is a nice blend of shade trees and evergreens. Some sites are great for solar and some well shaded. Very quiet. 

Directions: From Ten Sleep, WY, take Highway 16 for about 21.2 miles to FSR 27, turn left and drive 3 miles to the campground

 LNT 

Better than when you found it 

Stay safe Happy travels

Beautifuly Serene 

We pulled in to get out of the snow storm and get an early dinner. Beautiful campground but very small, only 9 sites. The first site was the only one open and listed as a double. Other than two picnic tables, not sure what makes it a double. Not much room for two vehicles and certainly not multiple tent sites. But it served it’s purpose for us. There is a little road noise from the main road, but hard to hear over the rushing creek just behind the site.  Amazing well water is worth the effort to hand pump. 

Small but beautiful campground

We loved it here! Very quiet and lots of trees for shade. It looked like most of the sites were creek-front, ours was. We set up our hammocks and enjoyed the cool breeze and sound. Bathrooms were clean and had hand sanitizer and a trash can. 

Shaded Campground Next to Creek

We got the last spot right next to the entrance. Fire pit, picnic table, no-flush toilets close, no water to wash your hands. 
$22 for the night.
No mobile connection at all, no Wi-Fi.

Very quiet, on the route

We camp here at least once a year. While not really well developed,  we like the walk down to and along the river . You can walk some of the fs roads but it can be dusty. 

Quiet, except for some generators, the camp hosts are friendly and helpful.

For you cowboy types, you can have a campfire with the camps wood.

Well done campsite

This quaint campground is only a mile off a main road, very easy to get to. Appears to be 9 sites, no wifi, and no cell service. Fires are permitted and wood is available for purchase. Bathrooms were clean, water and trash receptacles were available. A lot of the sites are next to the creek/river, which makes this a very unique experience at night. The campground ends at a private road, you can keep driving and chat with some locals if you're not worried about turning around.

I did not stay the night as there were no available spaces. Traffic appeared to be minimal. Fees may be different than posted on here, be sure to read the self-pay instructions. 

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