Prune Creek
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:03AM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The combination of a moist and unstable air mass with slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain, will bring a risk of flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Bighorn Canyon, Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Paradise Valley, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills, Southeastern Carbon and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Robertson Draw and East Side south of Red Lodge, and the Elk along the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, are at risk of experiencing flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. These storms may cause localized flash 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
Prune Creek Campground is located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway near Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,700 feet in the Bighorn Mountains. The campground sits on the banks of the South Fork Tongue River where Prune Creek joins it, surrounded by lodgepole pine forest. Craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet in the distance, creating excellent wildlife habitat throughout the area. The campground offers 20 standard nonelectric sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets (accessible), drinking water from a hand pump, and trash collection are provided. Sites accommodate up to 8 people with a maximum of two non-towed vehicles per site. Dogs must be kept on leash; horses and pack animals are not permitted. Nearby Sibley Lake is open to non-motorized craft and offers an accessible fishing dock. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown, and brook trout in the river and nearby lakes. Shell Falls Visitor Center is about 23 miles southwest, and the Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is approximately 28 miles away.
Directions
From Dayton, WY, take Highway 14 west for approximately 26 miles. The campground will be on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20.5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 55ft |
| 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 Bighorn NF - Prune Creek |
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