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Middle Fork Campground

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

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As of October 2026, Middle Fork Campground is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 7 campsites. Middle Fork Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Middle Fork Campground is located at 44.3017° N, 106.9492° W.

people allowed on 6 of 7 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 16

Middle Fork Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Middle Fork Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Middle Fork Campground

1356789

Standard 6
Group 1
Accessible 2

What an RV fits

40 ft3 sites
45 ft2 sites
50 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

All sites at Middle Fork Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the MIDD loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
001	Group	16	-	Accessible
003	Standard	8	50 ft	-
005	Standard	8	45 ft	-
006	Standard	8	45 ft	Accessible
007	Standard	8	40 ft	-
008	Standard	8	40 ft	-
009	Standard	8	40 ft	-

About Middle Fork Campground

Overview

Middle Fork Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. 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

Nearby Tie Hack Reservoir is a non-motorized lake offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout.

The Circle Park Trailhead is 3.5 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. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails up to the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

The campground sits on the banks of the Middle Fork of Clear Creek, within pine and aspen forests. Tie Hack Reservoir and numerous additional creeks are found nearby.

Nearby Attractions

South Fork Lodge is located within 10 miles and offers dining option, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond, and a small store with fishing and camping supplies.

A dump station is available 18 miles away at Powder River Pass.

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 Middle Fork Campground

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

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

Space is limited and allows for no more than 1-2 (8x10') tents per site.

Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $10.00 fee at the campground.

Site #1 is a double site that can have up to 16 people. The double site fee includes two non-towed vehicles with trailers; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00. A 4th car (maximum) is free.

Firewood may be purchased from the campground host.

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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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Middle Fork Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Middle Fork Campground?

Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork Campground have?

Middle Fork Campground has 7 campsites.