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.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 1:34AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by moderate to heavy rainfall is possible, especially in terrain and poor drainage areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills and Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas and around steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving weather system will move across Wyoming today through Sunday and bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region, especially northern Wyoming. Any shower or thunderstorm could produce moderate to heavy rainfall across the Watch Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 18 at 10:20AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW A wet weather system will support periods of showers and thunderstorms across Wyoming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This weather system is funneling abundant tropical moisture into the state. Given this anomalously high moisture, many thunderstorms will feature heavy rainfall, possibly leading to localized flooding. Poor drainage areas, urban areas, and steep terrain will be the most susceptible locations for this isolated flooding. Many locations could see rainfall totals anywhere between 0.75" to 1.75" through Sunday afternoon, with a majority of this rain falling quickly in thunderstorms. Remember, if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around don't down!
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.
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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