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 September 20 at 4:32AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Showers are turning light and tapering off along the western foothills, but healthier showers will continue over central and eastern portions of the forecast area today. The risk of flooding continues. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with flash flooding over recent burn scars. * WHERE...Southeast Montana and Sheridan County Wyoming. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. The risk of flooding will diminish late this afternoon and evening as showers taper off. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The heaviest rainfall is slowly shifting eastward to southeast Montana and northeast Wyoming. - The Elk and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated flash flood potential as well. - 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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