Middle Fork Of The Powder River Campground
Open seasonally from May through September. No reservations; all sites are first-come, first-served. Free with a 14-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 1:57AM MDT until October 9 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zone....285. In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...282...287. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park Washakie. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 8 to 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower to mid 80s.
About
Middle Fork of the Powder River Campground sits at 7,500 feet in remote Wyoming backcountry, offering five primitive camping sites along a pristine blue-ribbon trout stream. The campground provides basic amenities including fire rings at each site, a restroom, and drinking water. Use is free with a 14-day stay limit. This area is rich with Old West outlaw history, having served as a hideout for Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch in the late 1800s. The Middle Fork of the Powder River provides excellent fishing opportunities along its 12-mile stretch of quality trout water. Access requires navigating primitive roads. From Ten Sleep, drive 20 miles south on State Highway 434 to Big Trails, turn left on Dry Farm Road for about 13 miles to Hazelton Road, then drive approximately 17 miles on two-track dirt road to the campground. A high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended.
Directions
From Ten Sleep, drive 20 miles south on State Highway 434 to Big Trails. Turn left on Dry Farm Road and drive about 13 miles to Hazelton Road. Turn right and drive approximately 17 miles on two-track dirt road to the campground. High-clearance vehicle recommended.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| worland_wymail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 347-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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