Owen Creek
Closed — Closed for the season and gated. Opens Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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
Owen Creek Campground is located along Forest Road 236, just off U.S. Highway 14 (the Bighorn Scenic Byway) in the Bighorn Mountains at an elevation of 8,500 feet. The small campground features 7 sites situated along the banks of Owen Creek, surrounded by a mix of pine and aspen forest where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. The campground provides access to diverse recreation opportunities. Nearby Sibley Lake is open to non-motorized craft and features an accessible fishing dock where anglers can fish for rainbow, brown, and brook trout. The area offers extensive trail systems ranging from loop trails to creek-side treks and mountain peak climbs, with many trails accessing the Cloud Peak Wilderness. OHV trails and scenic jeep roads are also available in the surrounding area. Shell Falls Visitor Center is approximately 22 miles southwest, offering interpretive trails, scenic overlooks, and educational displays about the area's natural and human history. The campground is managed by Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds and operates seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather dependent. Sites are available by reservation through Recreation.gov and cost $20 per night, with a 14-day stay limit.
Directions
From Dayton, Wyoming, travel west on U.S. Highway 14 for about 27 miles. Continue south on Highway 14 for about 5 miles past Burgess Junction. Turn right onto Forest Road 236 and continue about 0.2 miles to the campground.
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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 | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| 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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