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Swift Creek Campground

Closed

Closed indefinitely due to erosion and public safety concerns. No reopening date has been announced.

Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM MDT until July 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

12:59 PM — July 22nd, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Casper Mountain, Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Lander Foothills, Natrona County Lower Elevations, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Southwest Bighorn Basin, Upper Wind River Basin, Wind River Basin, Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County, Southeast Bighorn Basin and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills, Jackson Hole, North Bighorn Basin, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. In south central Wyoming, East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge and Rock Springs and Green River. In southwest Wyoming, South Lincoln County. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, Star Valley, Upper Green River Basin and Upper Green River Basin Foothills. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. The most likely period of possible flooding is Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving showers and thunderstorms and abnormally high moisture in the air can bring locally heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 5:11PM MDT until July 21 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

5:11 PM — 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Wyoming, including the Snake River Canyon in Lincoln County. * WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, including around Alpine. Rockfall and mudslides are possible in the Snake River Canyon east of Alpine. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Alpine and Alpine Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Bridger-Teton National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

About

Swift Creek Campground is a small, primitive campground located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest near Afton, Wyoming. The seven shady campsites sit at the base of the Salt River Range right along Swift Creek, offering a peaceful creekside setting with light usage levels. The campground provides basic amenities including a vault toilet in the center of the campground (accessible) and a single hand pump faucet at site 1 for drinking water. Large picnic tables accommodate family groups. Sites are $10 per night on a first-come, first-served basis, with Interagency Senior/Access passes providing a 50% discount. Access is straightforward: from Afton, head north on US-89, turn right onto East 2nd Avenue, and follow it approximately one mile into the national forest where it becomes Forest Service Road 10211. The campground entrance is about 0.4 miles down on the right.

Directions

From Afton, Wyoming, head north on US-89, turn right onto East 2nd Avenue and follow it approximately one mile into the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The road becomes Forest Service Road 10211. The campground is 0.4 miles down on the right. Approximately 2 miles and 6 minutes from Afton.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $10

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (307) 886-5300

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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