North Tongue
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens Memorial Day weekend and operates through Labor Day, weather dependent. The campground is gated during seasonal closures.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:03AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
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...Sheridan County, Wyoming. WHEN...Through noon Monday. IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from regional wildfires will continue to reduce air quality. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends 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
North Tongue Campground is nestled along the North Fork Tongue River and Big Willow Creek in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet. Located about a mile north of Burgess Junction at 8,400 feet elevation, the campground sits in a lodgepole pine forest interspersed with Engelmann spruce and Douglas fir, providing excellent wildlife habitat. The 12 standard nonelectric sites each feature a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The campground provides vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, and trash collection. It's particularly popular with anglers fishing the North Fork Tongue River. Nearby Sibley Lake offers non-motorized boating and an accessible fishing dock. The area offers diverse recreation including OHV trails, scenic jeep roads, and hiking trails ranging from creek-side strolls to mountain peak treks, many accessing Cloud Peak Wilderness. Shell Falls Visitor Center is 22 miles southwest, and the Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is 25 miles away.
Directions
From Dayton, WY, take Highway 14 west for about 27 miles to the junction of Highway 14A. Continue 0.4 miles onto Highway 14A, then turn right onto Forest Road 15 for about 1.1 miles. The campground is on the left.
Location
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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gccampgrounds13@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 431-7446 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - North Tongue Campground |
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