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Prune Creek

Moose regularly wander through this Forest Service campground alongside Prune Creek, where the sound of flowing water mingles with highway traffic from the nearby road. The 18-site campground sits within the Bighorn National Forest at an elevation that can challenge visitors from lower altitudes, as one camper noted when recommending supplemental oxygen for comfort.

Sites closest to Prune Creek fill up first, particularly numbers 6-9, which provide direct water access for fishing and cooling off. The South Fork of the Tongue River runs through the area, supporting brook trout populations that attract anglers looking to teach kids or unwind after setting up camp. Site 18 offers more privacy at the end of a loop, though it sits farther from the creek and closer to the road. Open spaces near sites 2 and 3 work well for tent camping families.

Wildlife encounters happen frequently here. "We had 4 moose come within about 20' feet of our camp," reports Bradley & Carin J., though hosts warn that moose can be aggressive around pets and people. Bear-proof dumpsters protect garbage, while two bear boxes near the water pumps provide food storage. The campground includes vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits, plus it can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.

Book ahead during peak summer months, as holiday weekends fill completely despite the road noise.

Description

Overview

Prune Creek Campground is located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,700 feet. 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

Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking, fishing and canoeing 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. Nearby Sibley Lake is open to non-motorized craft and offers an accessible fishing dock on the shoreline. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Tongue River in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. A forest of lodgepole pines covers the area, creating excellent wildlife habitat.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.

Nearby Attractions

Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 23 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is about 28 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, the cycles of life, seasons and day to night. Arrowhead Lodge, Bear Lodge and Elk View Inn are nearby, offering off-road vehicle rentals and fishing supplies, as well as dining options and general stores.

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.Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.

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Map & DirectionsPrune Creek is located in Wyoming near Wolf

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Located 26 miles southwest of Dayton, Wyoming along U.S. Highway 14.

Address

US Highway 14
Wolf, WY 82844

Coordinates

44.7688889 N
107.4686111 W

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Drive Time

2 hrs 13 min from Billings, MT
2 hrs 44 min from Casper, WY
4 hrs 2 min from Bozeman, MT
4 hrs 9 min from Rapid City, SD

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Campers regularly cited the beautiful creek-side location and spacious sites as major draws. Road noise from the nearby highway was a common concern, though many found it manageable.

Bradley & Carin J.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 17, 2025

Fantastic for family and wildlife!

We have an 18 m/o that has survived 2 open heart surgeries and has more coming. So we want to take a camping trip we had been taking about for years. Prune creek had great open spaces by sites 2 & 3, and we had 4moose come within about 20’ feet of our camp. We tent camp so having good space is important. Bring water and supplies, if your from a much lower elevation I would recommend maybe a aftermarket oxygen. You can get them on Amazon. This was a fantastic trip and plan enough fuel you can go explore and watch moose, elk and deer!

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Month of VisitJune

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Art S.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2019

Moose!! Roadside camping in moose turf

Every time we passed this campground we saw empty sites. This came in handy on this holiday weekend. We grabbed a site and before we even filled out the forms the rest were taken. It’s nice to have found a campsite at late notice on a holiday but they did fill up.

The campground has a couple loops. We ended up right next to the road. Consistent traffic became background noise if we didn’t pay attention to it. We would have preferred a quieter setting but at least we found a campsite. The campers in the other loop seemed louder and more active. One site had a bunch of dogs and a couple of sites had large groups. Our loop was quiet and restful.

The hosts keep the place clean. With all the rain we’ve had, the trail that links up to Sibley Lake trail was too muddy to hike. We walked up the hill away from the road where logging is being done. It led to a series of trails that seemed to lead to more logging.

The highlight was finding a mother and baby moose grazing right through our campsite. The host told us that a moose killed a dog recently. I’m keeping a closer eye on ours now.

We loved the moose coming into camp here! This is an ok campground but the closeness to the road wasn’t the best.

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Annie C.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2019

Busy campground

I got lucky here and scored site #18 which was very private and at the end of a lollipop loop. While this site is further away from the creek and closer to the road, it was still quieter than sites on the creek(which were all taken anyway). There is a little trickle of a creek nearby that did a nice job of drowning out the road noise in the evening. There was a nice little trail that went up the hill and overlooked the bigger Prune Creek and all of the people floating and tubing down the creek. If you want a site on the creek, the best ones seemed to be#6-9. My site had the usual picnic table and fire pit, and nice hammock trees. I did find it interesting that while the dumpsters were bear proofed, there were no bear boxes at every campsite. There were two bear boxes and both were next to the water pumps. The vault toilets were not especially clean, most likely due to the heavy use by creek floaters and tubers. While walking down to the creek I noticed that there was some dedicated parking for fishermen, which I guess means that there may be some people in the campground that are not camping.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Nature Dens

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Old Fashioned Camping

this is a fantastic campground in the Bighorns. Beautiful scenery and incredibly picturesque. we have camped here for years as friends and with family and we love coming back anytime we can. it’s right on the south fork of the Tongue River and while the fishing is better on other rivers in the area it’s a great place to teach kids or just relax for the evening while you watch the Brookies jump!

vanessa G.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2018

nice campground

this campground is nice, its near an awesome fishing stream and just down the he road is arrowhead lodge . the only downfall is it's right next to the highway

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Jayme M.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 23, 2018

one good place

Sites near creek are the best. Beware of moose that will charge you and trample you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at Prune Creek Campground?

Prune Creek Campground offers several designated campsites with varying privacy levels. Sites near the creek are particularly desirable, while site #18 provides excellent privacy at the end of a lollipop loop. The campground has open spaces especially by sites 2 and 3, making it suitable for tent camping with good flat areas. Basic facilities are available, though the amenities are typical of a mountain forest campground rather than a full-service facility. The campground is located near a highway, which provides easy access but may contribute to some road noise at certain sites.

What do Prune Creek Campground photos show about the camping environment?

Photos of Prune Creek Campground reveal an incredibly picturesque setting in the Bighorn Mountains with beautiful mountain scenery. The campground features the South Fork of the Tongue River running through it, with several campsites situated near this peaceful waterway. Open grassy areas are visible, particularly around sites 2 and 3, ideal for tent setup. The surrounding forest creates a classic mountain camping atmosphere while providing some shade. Wildlife is abundant, with moose frequently spotted in the area. Images also show the campground's proximity to the highway, which provides easy access but might impact the wilderness experience at certain sites.

Where is Prune Creek Campground located in Wyoming?

Prune Creek Campground is located in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming. It's situated along the South Fork of the Tongue River in a picturesque mountain setting. The campground is positioned right next to a highway, providing convenient access while still maintaining a natural forest environment. Arrowhead Lodge is located just down the road, serving as a useful landmark and nearby amenity. The campground's mountain location offers beautiful alpine scenery while remaining relatively accessible compared to more remote backcountry sites.

Are there hiking trails or outdoor activities near Prune Creek Campground?

Prune Creek Campground offers excellent outdoor recreation opportunities in the Bighorn Mountains. The campground sits right on the South Fork of the Tongue River, providing easy access to fishing, though better fishing spots can be found on other rivers in the area. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with frequent moose sightings (maintain safe distance as they can be dangerous). The surrounding area features beautiful mountain scenery with opportunities for hiking and exploration. Arrowhead Lodge is located just down the road, offering additional recreational options and amenities for visitors seeking more organized activities.

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