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Dead Swede Campground

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

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As of October 2026, Dead Swede Campground is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 17 campsites. Dead Swede Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Dead Swede Campground is located at 44.6892° N, 107.4467° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Dead Swede Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Dead Swede Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Dead Swede Campground

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Standard 17
Accessible 1

What an RV fits

35 ft1 site
40 ft3 sites
45 ft5 sites
50 ft4 sites
55 ft2 sites
60 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Dead Swede Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
002	LOOP A	Standard	8	55 ft	Accessible
003	LOOP A	Standard	8	45 ft	-
004	LOOP A	Standard	8	40 ft	-
008	LOOP A	Standard	8	55 ft	-
009	LOOP A	Standard	8	40 ft	-
010	LOOP A	Standard	8	50 ft	-
011	LOOP A	Standard	8	60 ft	-
012	LOOP B	Standard	8	45 ft	-
013	LOOP B	Standard	8	45 ft	-
014	LOOP B	Standard	8	50 ft	-
015	LOOP B	Standard	8	50 ft	-
016	LOOP B	Standard	8	60 ft	-
017	LOOP B	Standard	8	50 ft	-
018	LOOP B	Standard	8	45 ft	-
019	LOOP B	Standard	8	40 ft	-
020	LOOP B	Standard	8	45 ft	-
021	LOOP B	Standard	8	35 ft	-

About Dead Swede Campground

Overview

Dead Swede Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Overlook and Woodrock areas at an elevation of 8,400 feet.

The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites.

The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.com

Recreation

Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking, fishing and canoeing are available in the surrounding area. Diverse hikes vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks; many trails access the Cloud Peak Wilderness.

Nearby Sibley Lake is open to non-motorized craft and offers an accessible fishing dock on the shoreline. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family sites, two of which are accessible, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of the South Tongue River in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. A forest of lodgepole pines covers the area, creating great wildlife habitat.

Nearby Attractions

Decades ago, many trees in the Tie Flume area were cut for railroad ties. Remnants of the old splash dams and tie flumes are found on the nearby river.

Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 21 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history.

Bear Lodge, Elk View Inn and other nearby lodges provide guided horseback riding and fishing adventures, off-road vehicle rentals and fishing supplies, as well as dining options, showers and general stores.

The Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite, near the town of Shell, is the largest of its kind in the state and one of only a few in the world from the Middle Jurassic Period. The tracks found here are approximately 167 million years old.

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Rules and notices at Dead Swede Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Dead Swede Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice.

Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00 fee at the campground.

Groups larger than 20 people must use a Day Use facility; Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area or Pine Island offer group camping

Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.

Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

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Dead Swede Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Dead Swede Campground?

Dead Swede Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 17 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Dead Swede Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Dead Swede Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Dead Swede Campground have?

Dead Swede Campground has 17 campsites.