Hunter Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens around Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Off-season self-supported camping is permitted when weather allows, but no water, trash, or services are available.
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
Hunter Campground sits high in the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming at 7,800 feet elevation, surrounded by dense lodgepole pine forest. Built with equestrian campers in mind, the campground provides individual livestock corrals, hitching rails, and an accessible mounting ramp at each of its 11 sites. Nine sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, one is used by the camp host during peak season, and two remain first-come, first-served. The campground serves as a primary staging area for trails into the Cloud Peak Wilderness and the Rock Creek Recommended Wilderness Area. Each site features a 20x20-foot hardened pad with a picnic table, utility table, and fire ring. Vault toilets and potable water are available when the campground is staffed. Outside the operating season, self-supported camping is permitted as weather allows, but water, trash collection, and cleaning services are not provided. Tie Hack Reservoir is a 15-minute drive southeast, offering canoeing and fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout. All hay brought to the campground must be certified weed-free. The maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Directions
From Buffalo, WY, take Highway 16 west for 13 miles. Turn west onto Forest Road 19, travel approximately 2 miles, then turn left onto Forest Road 396 and follow to the campground entrance.
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 | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 684-7806 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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