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Closed for the season. The campground typically opens mid-May through mid-September, weather dependent. Most Bighorn National Forest campgrounds open by Memorial Day weekend. The campground is gated during seasonal closures.

Flood Watch issued September 18 at 1:10PM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

1:10 PM — September 19th, 7:00 AM

* 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 and Cody Foothills. * 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

10:20 AM — September 19th, 12:00 PM

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!

Bighorn National Forest

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

Tie Hack Campground is located on the east side of the Cloud Peak Skyway in the Bighorn National Forest, near the shore of Tie Hack Reservoir at 7,900 feet elevation. The campground features 19 standard nonelectric sites nestled in a dense lodgepole pine forest with rock outcroppings. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are available, along with trash collection. Tie Hack Reservoir offers excellent fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout, with electric motors only permitted. A short trail connects the campground to the lake. The Circle Park Trailhead, located 3 miles from camp, accesses numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000-foot peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Scenic off-road driving, hiking, and mountain biking are available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek, and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond, and a small store with fishing and camping supplies. The campground is managed by Rustic Freedom/Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds and reservations are available through Recreation.gov.

Directions

From Buffalo, Wyoming, take US Highway 16 west for approximately 13 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 21 (Tie Hack Reservoir Road) and continue 0.5 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 45ft
Max Trailer Length 45ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email gccampgrounds13@gmail.com
Phone +1 (307) 684-7806

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

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Tie Hack Reservoir
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