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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:39AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
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...All of Western and Central Wyoming * WHEN...Now through Noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that 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
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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