Island Park Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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
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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