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Porcupine Campground (WY)
Porcupine Campground, near Lovell, Wyoming, is a charming spot tucked away in the Bighorn National Forest, perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape. With its clean sites surrounded by beautiful pine trees, it’s a great base for camping, hiking, and exploring the stunning mountain backdrop.
This campground offers a simple yet enjoyable experience, featuring picnic tables and fire rings for your outdoor cooking and gathering needs. Visitors have praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including the bathrooms, which are well-maintained and a welcome sight after a day of adventure. One camper noted, “Porcupine Campground is quite popular because it is clean, has nice large sites with trees, and is a good base camp for hiking.”
For those looking to stretch their legs, there are plenty of hiking trails nearby, and the famous Native American Medicine Wheel site is just a short drive away. The area is also great for wildlife viewing, so keep your eyes peeled for some local critters while you’re out and about.
Families will appreciate the creek running through the campground, which provides a fun spot for kids to play and fish during the summer months. While the campground doesn’t allow fires, the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings make it a fantastic choice for a relaxing getaway. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, Porcupine Campground offers a slice of nature that’s hard to beat.
Description
National Forest
Bighorn National Forest
Overview
Porcupine 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, recreational opportunities and excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Fishing is popular on nearby streams and lakes. The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.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.
Natural Features
Nearby Bald Mountain is part of the Bighorn Range in northern Wyoming. A forest of pine and aspen covers the campground at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Temperatures can drop significantly once the sun goes down. Summer daytime temperatures range from 60s-90s with nighttime temperatures down to the 50s. June is sometimes rainy while the rest of the summer offers fair, clear, sunny days. Thunderstorms and snowstorms can arise at any time. Autumn temperatures are cool with frosts by mid-September.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 587-9054.
Nearby Attractions
The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is four 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.
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 (and whatever they tow) may be parked at each campsite. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee, an additional $10/day fee will be collected at the campground for the second vehicle.
Location
Porcupine Campground (WY) is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Lovell, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14A (not U.S. Highway 14) 33 miles east, then 1.6 miles north on Forest Road 13. The highway has a 10% grade. 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 136
Lovell, WY 82431
Coordinates
44.8308333 N
107.8583333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
