Buffalo Creek Campground
Open year-round. No fees. Sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. No potable water available; campers must bring their own.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:00PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...285...300. In North Central WY Fire Zone....281. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie. * WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * THUNDERSTORMS: Lightning and outflow wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible through Monday afternoon. * HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s; highs in the 80s in zones 285 and 300.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:00PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...285...300. In North Central WY Fire Zone....281. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Hot Springs...Johnson...Washakie. * WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * THUNDERSTORMS: Lightning and outflow wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible through Monday afternoon. * HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 90s; highs in the 80s in zones 285 and 300.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:30AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...Northern Wyoming and portions of central Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 12 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires and the Weiser Knoll fire continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
About
Buffalo Creek Campground is a quiet, primitive campground managed by the BLM Casper Field Office, situated along the scenic South Bighorn/Red Wall Back Country Byway in Natrona County, Wyoming. With only four campsites, it offers a secluded experience for those exploring this remote corner of central Wyoming. The campground provides basic amenities including a vault toilet and fire rings. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. There are no fees, and all sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. The campground is partially accessible. The surrounding area offers access to Buffalo Creek and connects to roads leading to the Big Horn National Forest and other backcountry destinations. The byway itself is known for its dramatic red wall formations and open range landscapes.
Directions
From Arminto, take the South Bighorn/Red Wall Back Country Byway north for 13.5 miles to Bighorn Mountain Road. Turn left and go 9.5 miles north to the campground on the left.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| casper_wymail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 261-7600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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