South Fork, near Buffalo, Wyoming, is a charming campground that offers a peaceful escape into nature. With its clean sites and friendly atmosphere, it’s a great spot for both tent and RV camping.

The campground is known for its beautiful creek that runs through the area, providing a soothing backdrop for your stay. Visitors rave about the well-maintained sites, complete with picnic tables and fire pits, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors and gather around the fire at night. One camper noted, “The walk-in sites here are stunning—only a short walk from your car to the sites.”

For those looking to stretch their legs, there are hiking trails nearby, including a short, family-friendly path that leads to a lovely reservoir. The surrounding Bighorn National Forest offers stunning mountain vistas and plenty of opportunities for hiking and exploring. As one reviewer put it, “The campground creates a sense of peace and adventure.”

If you need supplies or a cell signal, Buffalo is just a short drive away. With its combination of natural beauty and convenient amenities, South Fork is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to unwind in the great outdoors.

## Overview

 South Fork Campground is located 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding 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

 Tie Hack Reservoir is nearby, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout in the lake. The Circle Park Trailhead is 3 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 at nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well.
## Natural Features

 The campground is situated on the banks of South Fork Clear Creek at an elevation of 7,800 feet. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground. 
## Nearby Attractions

 South Fork Lodge is located across the highway from the campground, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond and a small store with 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).

South Fork (wyoming)

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This campground is good for a walk in site. This is at a higher elevation so wouldn't bring people with respiratory problems. There is restrooms and drinking water but would purify the water because I don't know if it is really that clean. The night is really cold so I would build a big fire with extra fire wood on the side

South fork

This is a great little camp ground with both RV camping and designated Tent Camping areas.  the Campground is well maintained and with a creek running through.  There a hike trails near by and easy access to fishing at Tie Hack reservoir.  We try to go camp here at least once a year  It is close to the main road, but insulated enough that you don't really hear the road noise.  This fills up quick so reservations are a good idea.

Nice little camp ground

Stayed in the camper here to see Bighorn National Park. The sites were all very wooded, some are near a river, rustic setup, really lovely, though not private because of plants and site layouts. And WOW the wildlife (but no bighorn sheep!). 


South Fork Camp 

Stayed there for multiple nights and never got bored. Lots in the area to do like hiking, backpacking and rock climbing! If your in the area don't hesitate to stay there a night!

South Fork, WY

Fun times

Friendly host, beautiful and clean sites for rv and tent camping, nice river runs through the campgrounds which gives it a great view and ambiance. 

Beautiful 

Perfectly located, South Fork creates a sense of peace and adventure. Buffalo is 25 miles away if you need supplies or a cell signal. Hiking trails are all around. Mountain vistas are prevalent. The Bighorns are mighty big. 

  

The campground is one road with campsites on each side. We were not next to the river but it’s sound quieted all else. The end of the loop has a parking area for tenters. Over the bridge there are a group of beautiful tent sites. 

  

The camp host made it a point to personally greet each camper. Shaking hands, she welcomed us to this sacred space. 

  

A hiking trail leaves the tent area and goes to Tie Hack reservoir. A multi-use trail is at the front of camp. A mile down the road is the turn off to Circle Park. 3 miles of bumpy forest roads and the trailhead appears. Amazing hikes into the Cloudpeak Wilderness can be found. Closer to Buffalo is the Mosier Gulch trail. All are perfect ways to spend your time. 

  

Don’t miss out on this place!

River sounds fill the air amidst forest beauty

This area of Wyoming wasn't exactly our destination- we were passing through on our way from SD to Yellowstone. Following a delicious pizza dinner in Buffalo, WY, only 30 or so miles from this campground, we pulled into South Fork. We got in late but had no trouble navigating the campground or the registration process. The campground was clean and everyone was friendly. The greatest surprise, though, was our drive further West through Big Horn National Forest the next morning. It was beautiful and detouring in Ten Sleep for gas was such a treat. I have no doubt that a longer trip to this campground would be memorable. It is close enough to Buffalo for any needs or emergencies. My partner and I agreed we would have to plan a trip back to explore this area of Wyoming. 

Lovely Campground in Lovely Location

The walk-in sites here are stunning—only a short walk from your car to the sites. Scenery is gorgeous, and this is a quiet, off the beaten track campground. Quiet and serene. 

Easily found a FF walk-in site on a Friday afternoon, and didn’t fill up.

Would definitely stay here again!

South Fork was perhaps the most pleasant surprise I’ve ever had as I pulled into a campground. Beautiful creek, clean,  spatially distanced sites, tall Ponderosa pines at each site. USFS had invested great thought and resources into this campsite. Water and firewood available. Host has done this several years and is very helpful. 

Creekside surprise

We had an 11 hour drive so we made a reservation in Middle Fork. When we arrived, our site was taken. A sign said the host was at South Fork. We were able to find that with no GPS. The host was very pleasant and apologetic. She found a site in South Fork for us. 

South Fork

\*Reservable 877-444-6777 or recreation.gov

\*FEES $20.00

 OPEN: June 

LIMIT: 14 days 14 total sites (9 single and 5 tent only sites with 12 accessible sites) nonelectric

Directions: From Buffalo, WY, go west on Highway 16 for about 15 miles to FSR 337. Travel¼ mile east to campground which is on a gravel road. 

Pit toilets drinking water trash picnic table fire pit/grill camp host firewood for sale The site pads are gravel. These are larger sites and will accommodate larger rigs with back in sites. The pit toilets are fairly new and very clean. Hand pumps supply fresh water. The campground is well maintained. Campground trees provide a great deal of shade which will make solar power difficult. No cell service. This campground is set into a bit of a level bowl with boulder outcroppings giving you the impression of seclusion. It is not far from the highway but still remains fairly quiet.

There is a Tent Only area where you will park and walk across a small metal bridge that crosses a beautiful clear stream. That area has it’s own pit toilet located at the car park just a short distance from the tent area.  This campground will the boulders is a beautiful location.

LNT

 Better than when you found it 

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Peace on the Creek

We had made a one night reservation at this small campground as a stopover on our trip to Yellowstone.  As soon as we arrived we extended an additional night.  What a little gem, small clean quiet and campground host was extremely nice.  We were in Site #9.  There was a creek that ran through the campground, our site was not creek side but it was a short walk to a footbridge that crossed the creek to the tent sites.  The tent sites made us wish we were still tent campers.  There is a short trail, about 1.5 miles to a reservoir which was very nice, that ran along the creek.  It was an easy trail good for any age and kids.  The sites are very well maintained with table, cook station/table and lamp post/holder.  Vault toilets were immaculate and water spigots in several location in the campground.

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