Sitting Bull
Closed for the season. The campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. After seasonal closure, Loop B is gated while Loop A may remain open for self-supported camping with no water, trash collection, or cleaning services.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 1:34AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by moderate to heavy rainfall is possible, especially in terrain and poor drainage areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills and Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas and around steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving weather system will move across Wyoming today through Sunday and bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region, especially northern Wyoming. Any shower or thunderstorm could produce moderate to heavy rainfall across the Watch Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 18 at 10:20AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW A wet weather system will support periods of showers and thunderstorms across Wyoming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This weather system is funneling abundant tropical moisture into the state. Given this anomalously high moisture, many thunderstorms will feature heavy rainfall, possibly leading to localized flooding. Poor drainage areas, urban areas, and steep terrain will be the most susceptible locations for this isolated flooding. Many locations could see rainfall totals anywhere between 0.75" to 1.75" through Sunday afternoon, with a majority of this rain falling quickly in thunderstorms. Remember, if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around don't down!
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.
About
Sitting Bull Campground is located off U.S. Highway 16, the Cloud Peak Skyway, approximately 20 miles east of Ten Sleep, Wyoming at an elevation of 8,600 feet. The campground occupies a prime spot at the treeline edge of an expansive mountain meadow, providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Most sites offer sweeping views of the surrounding Bighorn Mountains. The campground features 41 standard nonelectric sites divided between Loop A (sites 1-16) and Loop B (sites 17-41), including one double site that accommodates up to 16 people. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, and bear-resistant trash containers are provided throughout. Site 6 meets established accessibility standards. Meadowlark Lake, covering 325 acres, is nearby and open to wake-less boating, making it ideal for canoeing and fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout. The High Park Lookout, a historic CCC-built fire lookout, offers panoramic views via a short hike. West Tensleep Lake and trails into the Cloud Peak Wilderness are about 10 miles north.
Directions
From Ten Sleep, WY, take Hwy 16 east for about 19.9 miles to Forest System Road 432. Turn left and travel about 1 mile to the campground.
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 | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| 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 Sitting Bull Campground |
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