South Fork
Closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-26-03 Gravel Pit Area Closures
Burgess and Copper Creek Gravel Pit closures to public entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-26-01 Cloud Peak Wilderness Regulations
Cloud Peak Wilderness regulations
Forest Special Order 02-02-26-02 Over Snow and Motor Vehicle Restrictions
Over snow vehicles and other motorized vehicle restrictions (S-Areas).
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-25-11 Black Mountain Lookout Building Closure
The Black Mountain Fire Lookout building and deck are closed to entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-06-25-10 Burgess Junction Visitor Center
Area closure to protect Burgess Junction Visitor Center building.
Forest Special Order 02-02-03-25-01 Medicine Wheel Area Closure
Restrictions in the Medicine Wheel Area.
Forest Special Order 02-02-01-25-02 West Tensleep Corridor
Restrictions to camping and human waste management in West Tensleep Corridor, Forest System Road 27.
Forest Special Order 02-02-03-25-05 Shell Falls Interpretive Site Closure
Shell Falls Interpretive Site trails, pathways, grounds, viewing platform, buildings, parking areas, and road closed to public entry.
Forest Special Order 02-02-24-02 Occupancy and Use Camping Regulations
Regulations related to camping and use of areas in the Bighorn National Forest.
About
South Fork Campground is located 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the scenic Cloud Peak Skyway (U.S. Highway 16) within Bighorn National Forest. Situated at 7,800 feet elevation on the banks of South Fork Clear Creek, the campground is nestled in a dense grove of lodgepole pines on the east side of the Bighorn Mountains near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The campground offers 13 sites split between two loops: 8 standard drive-in sites in the SOUT loop and 5 walk-to sites in the WALK loop. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, and trash collection are provided. The campground is built to accessibility standards. Circle Park Trailhead is 3 miles from the campground, providing access to numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000-foot peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Tie Hack Reservoir nearby offers canoeing and fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout. South Fork Lodge across the highway provides dining, lodging, and a small store with camping supplies.
Directions
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west for 15 miles to Forest Service Road 337. Follow Forest Service Road 337 east for 0.25 miles to the campground.
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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 65ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gccampgrounds13@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 684-7806 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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