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North Tongue Campground

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

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As of October 2026, North Tongue Campground is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 9 campsites. North Tongue Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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North Tongue Campground is located at 44.7806° N, 107.5331° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

North Tongue Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for North Tongue Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at North Tongue Campground

135789101112

Standard 9

What an RV fits

28 ft1 site
30 ft2 sites
35 ft1 site
38 ft1 site
45 ft1 site
50 ft1 site
80 ft1 site
100 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

All sites at North Tongue Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the NORTH TONGUE loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
001	Standard	8	30 ft
003	Standard	8	28 ft
005	Standard	8	30 ft
007	Standard	8	45 ft
008	Standard	8	50 ft
009	Standard	8	100 ft
010	Standard	8	35 ft
011	Standard	8	80 ft
012	Standard	8	38 ft

About North Tongue Campground

Overview

North Tongue Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction 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 single-family sites 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 North Fork Tongue River and Big Willow Creek in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level.

A forest of lodgepole pine covers the area, creating excellent wildlife habitat. Englemann spruce and Douglas fir dot the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 22 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history.

The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is 25 miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation, and according to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, cycles of life, seasons and day to night.

Bear Lodge and Elk View Inn are nearby, offering off-road vehicle rentals and fishing supplies, as well as dining options and general stores.

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 North Tongue Campground

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

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.

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.

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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North Tongue Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at North Tongue Campground?

North Tongue 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 North Tongue Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at North Tongue 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 North Tongue Campground have?

North Tongue Campground has 9 campsites.