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There are few places in the west as breathtaking as the Bighorn Mountains. Whether you are looking for great hiking trails or want to visit some of the local historic sites, Northern Wyoming offers plenty of things to do. Immerse yourself in nature at any of these Bighorn Mountains camping sites.
1. Leigh Creek Campground
Image from The Dyrt camper Jess D.
Tucked into a canyon and right near a creek, this is the perfect Bighorn Mountains camping site to relax after a hike. It’s a small, clean, and peaceful campground with some sites right on the creek. Leigh Creek Campground offers great trout fishing, and it’s a great base camp for hiking all the Bighorn trails. The trails near this campground are also ideal for mountain biking enthusiasts. They have potable water and vault toilets. The campground has 11 sites, 5 of which are for tent camping only.
“We stayed here one night, but we wished we had more time!” – Sara H.
- Price: $16
- Number of sites: 11
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
2. Sitting Bull Campground
If you are looking for a beautiful and relaxing place to set up camp in the Big Horn mountains, Sitting Bull Campground is just the place you need. It’s surrounded by a dense pine forest and just next to a meadow with a small creek running through it. The site is close to Meadowlark Lake. There’s great rock climbing and fishing in the area. They have clean vault toilets and potable water onsite.
“Camp here all the time, love it! Great walking trails, close to Meadowlark Lake, great fishing, awesome hosts, tons of ATV trails.” –Kiwi S.
Campground Details:
- Price: $18
- Number of sites: 42
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
3. West Tensleep Lake Campground
Image from The Dyrt camper Jayme M.
This is a small and quiet campground located on West Tensleep Lake, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. Within the Bighorn National Forest, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, fishing, and visiting many historical sites. Motorized boats aren’t allowed on Tensleep Lake, making it a perfect spot for canoeing and kayaking. The West Tensleep Lake campground offers basic amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, toilets, and available water.
“I would go back here in a heartbeat, if I’m ever in the area, I will plan to stay here.” – Tony M.
Campground Details:
- Price: $17
- Number of sites: 10
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
4. Tie Hack
Image from The Dyrt camper Jayme M.
A quiet and small campground just 15 miles from Buffalo, in the Bighorn National Forest and near Cloud Peak Wilderness area. In addition to all the nearby hiking trails, the Tie Hack reservoir is just a short walk from the camp, and it’s a great place for canoeing and fishing. The sites offer basic amenities such as potable water, vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables.
“This is a lovely National Forest Campground. Quiet and pretty, some hiking trails to the reservoir.” – Peggy W.
Campground Details:
- Price: $18
- Number of sites: 20
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
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5. Tie Flume
Image from The Dyrt camper Drew W.
If you are looking for a Bighorn mountains camping site, this camp is located right in the Bighorn National Forest. It’s a peaceful place on the banks of the South Tongue river. A forest of lodgepole pine covers the area, and there’s a lot of wildlife around. The camp has many amenities, including a hand pump for fresh water, campfire rings, grills, picnic areas, and vault toilets. Tie Flume is the perfect campsite to relax after a day of hiking in the Bighorn Mountains.
“Quiet, clean campground with toilet facilities and clean water, beautiful views all around.” – Vanessa G.
Campground Details:
- Price: $18
- Number of sites: 27
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
6. Circle Park Campground
Image from The Dyrt camper Annie C.
This campground is conveniently located near Circle Park Trailhead, which leads to the Cloud Peak Wilderness area and gives you access to a network of hiking trails. It’s a great area for all kinds of outdoor activities, and the camp is in the Bighorn National Forest. Circle Park Campground offers potable water, showers, and vault toilets.
“Beyond stoked to have found this spot. Amazing dispersed camping.” – Lucas.
Campground Details:
- Price: $16
- Number of sites: 10
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
7. South Fork
Image from The Dyrt camper Todd N.
South Fork is located east of Cloud Peak and Cloud Peak Wilderness area, within the Bighorn National Forest. South Fork is surrounded by a dense lodgepole forest and offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The sites are equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill. There’s nearby areas for scenic off-road driving and plenty of trails for hiking and mountain biking.
“Stayed there for multiple nights and never got bored. Lots in the area to do like hiking, backpacking and rock climbing!” – Todd N.
Campground Details:
- Price: $18
- Number of sites: 14
- RV sites: Yes
- Fires allowed: Yes
- Pets allowed: Yes
If you want to immerse yourself in the incredible Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming, these are some of the best camping sites within the Bighorn National Forest. They provide the perfect base camp for exploring the nearby mountains and wilderness areas. For more information, take a look at The Dyrt’s full list of Bighorn Mountains camping sites.
