Island Park Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 1:10PM 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 and Cody Foothills. * 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
Island Park Campground is nestled at 8,600 feet in a lodgepole pine, Douglas fir, and spruce forest along West Tensleep Creek in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest. Located 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep on US Highway 16, the campground offers 9 single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, hand-pump drinking water, and trash collection are provided. West Tensleep Creek runs adjacent to the campground, with West Tensleep Lake just four miles away. The 125-acre lake is open to non-motorized watercraft only, making it ideal for canoeing and fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Meadowlark Lake, seven miles distant, allows motorized craft with a no-wake rule. Hiking trails into the Cloud Peak Wilderness begin about five miles from the campground. The campground is administered by Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds. Sites accommodate a maximum of 8 people with two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. Limited space allows for no more than two 8'x10' tents per site. A 14-day stay limit applies.
Directions
From Ten Sleep, WY, take Hwy 16 east for about 21.2 miles to Forest System Road 27. Turn left and drive about 3 miles north to the campground. From Buffalo, WY, travel west 42 miles on US Hwy 16 to FSR 27 at Deer Haven Lodge, turn right and go 3 miles north.
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 | 75ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 75ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gccampgrounds13@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 431-7446 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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