Middle Fork
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens Memorial Day weekend and operates through Labor Day, weather dependent. Self-supported camping may be available outside the regular season when weather permits, though water, trash collection, and restroom cleaning are not provided.
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.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-26-03 Gravel Pit Area Closures
Burgess and Copper Creek Gravel Pit closures to public entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-26-01 Cloud Peak Wilderness Regulations
Cloud Peak Wilderness regulations
Forest Special Order 02-02-26-02 Over Snow and Motor Vehicle Restrictions
Over snow vehicles and other motorized vehicle restrictions (S-Areas).
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-25-11 Black Mountain Lookout Building Closure
The Black Mountain Fire Lookout building and deck are closed to entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-25-10 Burgess Junction Visitor Center
Area closure to protect Burgess Junction Visitor Center building.
Forest Special Order 02-02-03-25-01 Medicine Wheel Area Closure
Restrictions in the Medicine Wheel Area.
Forest Special Order 02-02-01-25-02 West Tensleep Corridor
Restrictions to camping and human waste management in West Tensleep Corridor, Forest System Road 27.
Forest Special Order 02-02-03-25-05 Shell Falls Interpretive Site Closure
Shell Falls Interpretive Site trails, pathways, grounds, viewing platform, buildings, parking areas, and road closed to public entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-24-02 Occupancy and Use Camping Regulations
Regulations related to camping and use of areas in the Bighorn National Forest.
About
Middle Fork Campground is located adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway scenic byway in Bighorn National Forest. The campground occupies a forested setting along the banks of Middle Fork of Clear Creek, with pine and aspen trees providing shade throughout the 9 campsites. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill, and the campground provides vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, and trash collection during the operating season. Nearby Tie Hack Reservoir is a non-motorized lake popular for canoeing and fishing. Anglers target rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout in the reservoir and surrounding creeks. The Circle Park Trailhead, located 3.5 miles from the campground, provides access to numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000-foot peaks within Cloud Peak Wilderness. Mountain biking is permitted on trails up to the wilderness boundary. Scenic off-road driving opportunities exist on Elgin Park, Pole Creek, and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. South Fork Lodge, located within 10 miles, offers dining, lodging, guided horseback riding, and a small store with fishing and camping supplies. An RV dump station is available 18 miles away at Powder River Pass.
Directions
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west for 13 miles. Look for the campground sign.
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 | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 80ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 80ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.bighorninfo@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 684-7806 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Middle Fork Campground |
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