Dam at Tie Hack
Closed

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.

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 02-02-26-02 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 02-02-01-25-02 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

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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