Hettinger Group Area
Closed for the season. The campground operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations are required via Recreation.gov.
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
Hettinger Group Area offers a secluded group camping experience in the Bighorn National Forest, positioned in a small meadow surrounded by dense lodgepole pine forest at 7,600 feet elevation. The single reservable group site can accommodate up to 150 people and features picnic tables, grills, a campfire circle with benches, vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, and bear-resistant trash collection. The campground is ideally situated near Tie Hack Reservoir, a short drive away offering canoeing and fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout. A trail connects the campground to the lake. The Circle Park Trailhead is just 3 miles away, providing access to numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000-foot peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Scenic off-road driving opportunities abound on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek, and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. South Fork Lodge is nearby with dining, lodging, guided horseback riding, and a small store with fishing and camping supplies. The nearest RV dump station is 18 miles away at Powder River Pass.
Directions
From Buffalo, WY, head west on U.S. Highway 16 for about 12 miles, then turn onto Forest System Road 131 and continue 0.4 mile west to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $99 - $176 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gccampgrounds13@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 431-7446 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Bighorn NF Campground Info |
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