Prune Creek
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens Memorial Day weekend 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
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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