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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:39AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
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Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
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Weed Free Forage Products
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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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