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Hettinger Group Area Campground

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

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As of October 2026, Hettinger Group Area Campground is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 1 campsite. Hettinger Group Area Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Hettinger Group Area Campground is located at 44.2972° N, 106.9511° W.

people allowed on each site: 150

Hettinger Group Area Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Hettinger Group Area Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Hettinger Group Area Campground

Group 1

What an RV fits

50 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

All sites at Hettinger Group Area Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the HETTINGER GROUP loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
01	Group	150	50 ft

About Hettinger Group Area Campground

Overview

Hettinger Group Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com

Recreation

Tie Hack Reservoir is a short drive away, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout. A short trail leads from the campground to the lake.

The Circle Park Trailhead is 3 miles from the campground. This beautiful trail accesses numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000' peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Many additional hiking trails are available in the area.

Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well.

Facilities

The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people, and can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. The site is equipped with picnic tables, grills and a campfire circle. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are also provided.

The nearest dump station is 18 miles away on Powder River Pass.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a small meadow within a dense forest of lodgepole pine. Tie Hack Reservoir and several creeks are nearby.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.

Nearby Attractions

South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond and a small store with fishing and camping supplies.

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 Hettinger Group Area Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Hettinger Group Area Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

Group area is also available for day use for the same rate as overnight use

Firewood 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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Hettinger Group Area Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Hettinger Group Area Campground?

Hettinger Group Area Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 1 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Hettinger Group Area Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Hettinger Group Area 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 Hettinger Group Area Campground have?

Hettinger Group Area Campground has 1 campsites.