Owen Creek
Closed for the season. Operating season is Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 10:54AM 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 Tuesday. 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
Owen Creek Campground sits at 8,400 feet elevation along the Bighorn Scenic Byway near Burgess Junction in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest. The campground's eight standard sites are nestled among pine and aspen trees on the banks of Owen Creek, where the Bighorn Mountains' granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill, and the campground provides vault toilets, potable water from a hand pump, and trash collection. The surrounding area offers diverse recreation including OHV trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking routes accessing the Cloud Peak Wilderness, and fishing opportunities. Sibley Lake, nearby, is open to non-motorized watercraft and features an accessible fishing dock where anglers pursue rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Shell Falls Visitor Center lies about 22 miles southwest, offering interpretive trails and educational displays. The Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite near Shell preserves 167-million-year-old tracks from the Middle Jurassic Period. Nearby lodges provide guided horseback riding, fishing adventures, dining, showers, and general stores.
Directions
From Dayton, Wyoming, travel 27 miles west on U.S. Highway 14. Turn left (south) at Burgess Junction and continue on Highway 14 for 5 miles until reaching Forest Road 236. Turn right and continue about 0.2 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gccampgrounds13@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-9054 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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