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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 21 at 1:15AM MDT until May 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. North winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Expect wintry travel conditions on US-14 through Burgess Junction. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow.
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
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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