Island Park Campground
Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming
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As of October 2026, Island Park Campground is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 8 campsites. Island Park Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Island Park Campground is located at 44.2053° N, 107.2372° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 8
Island Park Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Taxes apply
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Published by Recreation.gov for Island Park Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Island Park Campground
- Standard 8
What an RV fits
- 30 ft1 site
- 36 ft2 sites
- 52 ft2 sites
- 56 ft1 site
- 60 ft1 site
- 75 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
- dump station
At a glance: Setting: Forest.
Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography, stargazing, offroad, horse riding.
All sites at Island Park Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 04 | Standard | 8 | 36 ft |
| 05 | Standard | 8 | 52 ft |
| 06 | Standard | 8 | 56 ft |
| 07 | Standard | 8 | 52 ft |
| 08 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft |
| 09 | Standard | 8 | 36 ft |
| 10 | Standard | 8 | 75 ft |
About Island Park Campground
Overview
Island Park Campground is located in pine and spruce forest on West Tensleep Creek near West Tensleep Lake and the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Located 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, and 55 east of Worland, Wyoming, on US Hwy 16 this campground is nestled in the Bighorn National Forest offering 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
Meadowlark Lake is seven miles distant and allows motorized craft with a no-wake rule. West Tensleep Lake is a scenic, 125-acre lake open to non-motorized craft only, making it a perfect location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, brown and brook trout in the cool waters of the lake. Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and horseback riding trails and many fishing streams are available in the surrounding area.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 17 miles away on Powder River Pass.
Natural Features
West Tensleep Creek is adjacent to the campground and West Tensleep Lake is four miles away, along with other lakes and creeks. Hiking trails into the Cloud Peak Wilderness start about five miles from the campground. A forest of lodgepole pine, Douglas fir and spruce trees covers the area.
Nearby Attractions
The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the Cloud Peak Wilderness and the surrounding area. Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining, lodging, guided horseback riding and 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 Island Park Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Island Park Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice
This campground has one first-come, first-serve site
Limited space allows for no more than two (8' x 10') tents per site
Groups larger than 20 people must camp elsewhere: Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area or Pine Island offer group camping
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
Firewood may be purchased from the 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).
Island Park Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Island Park Campground?
Island Park Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Island Park Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Island Park 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 Island Park Campground have?
Island Park Campground has 8 campsites.
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