Circle Park Campground
Closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance.
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.
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 02-02-06-26-03 Gravel Pit Area Closures
Burgess and Copper Creek Gravel Pit closures to public entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-26-01 Cloud Peak Wilderness Regulations
Cloud Peak Wilderness regulations
Forest Special Order 02-02-26-02 Over Snow and Motor Vehicle Restrictions
Over snow vehicles and other motorized vehicle restrictions (S-Areas).
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 02-02-24-02 Occupancy and Use Camping Regulations
Regulations related to camping and use of areas in the Bighorn National Forest.
About
Circle Park Campground is located on the east side of the scenic Cloud Peak Skyway in Bighorn National Forest, approximately 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming. The campground sits at the edge of a meadow tucked within a dense forest of lodgepole pine and aspen, with widely-spaced sites offering a sense of seclusion. Each of the 10 standard nonelectric sites comes equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The nearby Circle Park Trailhead provides direct access to the Cloud Peak Wilderness and its extensive trail network. Anglers can find rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout at Tie Hack Reservoir (non-motorized) and Meadowlark Lake. Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek, and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads, which also allow hiking and mountain biking. High Park Lookout, a short hike east of Meadowlark Lake, offers panoramic views from an old fire lookout tower. The campground is managed by Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds and reservations can be made through Recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance. Sites accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles, with the second vehicle incurring an additional $9 fee. A 14-day stay limit applies, and wilderness regulations are in effect within the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary.
Directions
From Buffalo, WY, take US Hwy 16 west for 13.4 miles to FS Road 20 (Circle Park Road), turn right, go 2.1 miles.
Location
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 | $18.5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gccampgrounds13@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-9054 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - Circle Park Campground |
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