Boulder Park Campground
Closed — Closed for the season and gated. Typically operates Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather dependent.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Occupancy and Use Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect the public health and safety in the Rocky Mountain Region. This Order is supplemental to and does not rescind or replace those restrictions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A, or any Forest Supervisor Order issued under 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart B.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-25-11 Black Mountain Lookout Building Closure
The Black Mountain Fire Lookout building and deck are closed to entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-25-10 Burgess Junction Visitor Center
Area closure to protect Burgess Junction Visitor Center building.
Forest Special Order 02-02-03-25-01 Medicine Wheel Area Closure
Restrictions in the Medicine Wheel Area.
Forest Special Order 02-02-01-25-02 West Tensleep Corridor
Restrictions to camping and human waste management in West Tensleep Corridor, Forest System Road 27.
Forest Special Order 02-02-03-25-05 Shell Falls Interpretive Site Closure
Shell Falls Interpretive Site trails, pathways, grounds, viewing platform, buildings, parking areas, and road closed to public entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-25-03 Over Snow and Motor Vehicle Restrictions
Travel management restrictions including S-Areas.
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-24-09 Gravel Pit Area Closures
Burgess and Copper Creek Gravel Pit closures to public entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-24-02 Occupancy and Use Camping Regulations
Regulations related to camping and use of areas in the Bighorn National Forest.
About
Boulder Park Campground is located on the west side of the Cloud Peak Skyway (Highway 16) at 8,000 feet elevation in the Bighorn Mountains. The campground sits on the banks of West Tensleep Creek in an open meadow surrounded by lodgepole pine forest, offering a scenic setting for campers seeking mountain recreation. The area provides excellent trout fishing in West Tensleep Creek, with diverse hiking opportunities ranging from loop trails to backcountry treks that access the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Meadowlark Lake, located within a couple miles of the campground, allows motorized craft at wakeless speeds and offers great canoeing and fishing. West Tensleep Lake, a few miles north, is open to non-motorized craft only. Off-road vehicle trails and scenic jeep roads are available in the surrounding area. The historic High Park Lookout, an old CCC-built fire lookout tower, is accessible via a short hike from nearby Meadowlark Lake. The campground features vault toilets and drinking water available from a hand pump. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit. Nearby Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge offer dining, lodging, guided horseback riding, and camping supplies. The area experiences heavy use during the operating season.
Directions
From Ten Sleep, take Highway 16 east for about 17.5 miles to Forest Road 27. Turn left onto FR 27, cross the bridge and go 0.2 miles and turn left at the sign.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 58ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 58ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gccampgrounds13@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 684-7806 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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