Middle Fork
Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground typically operates from late May through mid-September. Reservable sites available through Recreation.gov during the operating season.
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.
Occupancy and Use Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect the public health and safety in the Rocky Mountain Region. This Order is supplemental to and does not rescind or replace those restrictions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A, or any Forest Supervisor Order issued under 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart B.
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 02-02-06-25-11 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 02-02-25-03 Over Snow and Motor Vehicle Restrictions
Travel management restrictions including S-Areas.
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-24-09 Gravel Pit Area Closures
Burgess and Copper Creek Gravel Pit closures 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 occupies a scenic location along the Middle Fork of Clear Creek in Bighorn National Forest, 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming. The campground sits at approximately 7,400 feet elevation within a forest of pine and aspen trees, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway scenic byway. The campground offers 9 campsites (8 single-family sites and 1 double site) with heavy summer usage. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, hand-pump drinking water, and trash collection are provided during the operating season. Spur lengths range from 35-55 feet. Recreation opportunities are abundant. Circle Park Trailhead, located 3.5 miles from the campground, accesses numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000-foot peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Nearby Tie Hack Reservoir offers non-motorized boating and fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout. Scenic off-road driving, hiking, and mountain biking are available on Elgin Park, Pole Creek, and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. South Fork Lodge is within 10 miles and offers dining, lodging, guided horseback riding, and camping supplies. A dump station is available 18 miles away at Powder River Pass.
Directions
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west for 13 miles. The campground is located along the highway with signage.
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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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gccampgrounds13@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-9054 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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