Dead Swede
Closed for the season. Opens around early June through early September, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:03AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
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...Sheridan County, Wyoming. WHEN...Through noon Monday. IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from regional wildfires will continue to reduce air quality. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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/
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.
About
Dead Swede Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near Burgess Junction in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains. At 8,400 feet elevation, the campground occupies a scenic spot on the banks of the South Tongue River, surrounded by lodgepole pines with craggy granite peaks rising to over 13,000 feet in the distance. The campground is named for a gentleman whose grave marker remains on the grounds. The 20 standard nonelectric sites are spread across two loops, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Amenities include vault toilets (two are ADA accessible), potable drinking water from a hand pump, and trash collection. Firewood bundles are available for purchase. No hookups, dump station, or showers are available. The area offers excellent fishing opportunities in the South Tongue River for rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Nearby Sibley Lake provides non-motorized boating and an accessible fishing dock. OHV trails, scenic jeep roads, and hiking trails including routes into the Cloud Peak Wilderness are easily accessible. The Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite and Shell Falls Visitor Center are popular nearby attractions.
Directions
From Dayton, Wyoming, travel west on U.S. Highway 14 for about 40 miles to the Tie Flume/Dead Swede sign at Forest Road 26. Turn left onto FR 26 and continue approximately 5 miles to the campground on the left.
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 | $20.5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| support@rusticfreedom.com | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 431-7446 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Dead Swede Campground |
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