Porcupine Campground
Closed for the season. The campground operates from June through Labor Day. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM MDT until July 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Casper Mountain, Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Lander Foothills, Natrona County Lower Elevations, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Southwest Bighorn Basin, Upper Wind River Basin, Wind River Basin, Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County, Southeast Bighorn Basin and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills, Jackson Hole, North Bighorn Basin, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. In south central Wyoming, East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge and Rock Springs and Green River. In southwest Wyoming, South Lincoln County. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, Star Valley, Upper Green River Basin and Upper Green River Basin Foothills. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. The most likely period of possible flooding is Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving showers and thunderstorms and abnormally high moisture in the air can bring locally heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
Porcupine Campground is located about two miles north of U.S. Highway 14A on the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway in northern Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest. At 8,900 feet elevation, the campground sits in a forest of pine and aspen where temperatures drop significantly after sunset. Summer daytime temperatures range from the 60s to 90s, with nighttime lows in the 50s. Thunderstorms and snowstorms can occur at any time. The campground has 15 sites, including 13 standard nonelectric sites and 2 tent-only sites. Each site features a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Amenities include drinking water from a hand pump and accessible vault toilets. The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction. Jaws Trailhead is near the campground, offering access to Bucking Mule Falls Trail and Porcupine Creek. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark, an ancient Native American geoglyph, is just four miles away. Scenic off-road driving is available on Hunt Mountain Road and Burgess Overlook jeep trail.
Directions
From Lovell, WY, take Highway 14A (Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway) east for approximately 32 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 13 and continue for 2 miles. The highway has a 10% grade. From Dayton, WY, take U.S. Highway 14/14A west 73 miles via Burgess Junction; this is the recommended route for RVs and motorhomes.
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 | $18.5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| office@ceicamp.com | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 548-5304 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Porcupine Campground |
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