Circle Park Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from early June through early September, with exact dates varying based on snow conditions. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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
Circle Park Campground is located about 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area in Bighorn National Forest. The 10-site campground sits at 8,100 feet elevation at the edge of a meadow, tucked in a dense forest of lodgepole pine and aspen with widely spaced sites. The campground provides direct access to the Circle Park Trailhead leading into Cloud Peak Wilderness, offering extensive hiking opportunities. Nearby recreation includes scenic off-road driving on Elgin Park, Pole Creek, and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Fishing is available at nearby streams, Tie Hack Reservoir (non-motorized), and Meadowlark Lake for rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout. High Park Lookout, a short hike east of Meadowlark Lake, is an old fire lookout offering panoramic views. The campground offers sites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Amenities include vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, firewood sales, and trash collection. The nearest dump station is 27 miles away on Powder River Pass. Two non-towed vehicles are allowed per site with the first included in the basic fee and the second charged an additional $9 fee at the campground. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov and must be made at least 4 days in advance.
Directions
From Buffalo, WY, take US Highway 16 west for 13.4 miles to Forest Service Road 20 (Circle Park Road), turn right, go 2.1 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18.5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| 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 |
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