Porcupine Campground (Wy)
Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming
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As of October 2026, Porcupine Campground (Wy) is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 12 campsites. Porcupine Campground (Wy) is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Porcupine Campground (Wy) is located at 44.8308° N, 107.8583° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 8
Porcupine Campground (Wy) reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Taxes apply
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Published by Recreation.gov for Porcupine Campground (Wy), read on September 28, 2026.
Campsites at Porcupine Campground (Wy)
- Standard 10
- Tent 2
What an RV fits
- 45 ft1 site
- 50 ft3 sites
- 60 ft4 sites
- 65 ft1 site
- 100 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
- dump station
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad, horse riding.
All sites at Porcupine Campground (Wy), as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Standard | 8 | 65 ft |
| 03 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 04 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 05 | Standard | 8 | 50 ft |
| 06 | Standard | 8 | 50 ft |
| 08 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 09 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 10 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 11 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 12 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 14 | Standard | 8 | 100 ft |
| 15 | Standard | 8 | 50 ft |
About Porcupine Campground (Wy)
Overview
Porcupine Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty, recreational opportunities and excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Fishing is popular on nearby streams and lakes.
The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.com
Recreation
From the area's historic mining sites to the ancient Native American Medicine Wheel, to hiking through open meadows and along the cliffs on the west rim of the mountains, the Bighorn National Forest offers many recreational opportunities. Jaws Trailhead is near the campground, offering access to Bucking Mule Falls Trail and Porcupine Creek. Scenic off-road driving is available on Hunt Mountain Road or Burgess Overlook jeep trail.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction.
Natural Features
Nearby Bald Mountain is part of the Bighorn Range in northern Wyoming. A forest of pine and aspen covers the campground at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Temperatures can drop significantly once the sun goes down. Summer daytime temperatures range from 60s-90s with nighttime temperatures down to the 50s. June is sometimes rainy while the rest of the summer offers fair, clear, sunny days. Thunderstorms and snowstorms can arise at any time. Autumn temperatures are cool with frosts by mid-September.
Nearby Attractions
The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is four miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation, all races of people, birds, fish, animals, trees and stones. According to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, cycles of life, seasons and day to night. High Country Lodge is nearby, offering guided horseback riding and backcountry pack trips, off-road vehicle rentals and guided fishing trips.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 587-9054.
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 Porcupine Campground (Wy)
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Porcupine Campground (Wy) on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice. (This campground has first-come, first-serve sites.)
Site 1 is a campground host site and not available to campers.
Sites 8 and 9 are for tents only and will not accommodate campers or RVs.
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.
Firewood may be purchased from the camp 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).
Porcupine Campground (Wy) FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Porcupine Campground (Wy)?
Porcupine Campground (Wy) 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 Porcupine Campground (Wy)?
Cancellations happen frequently at Porcupine Campground (Wy), 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 Porcupine Campground (Wy) have?
Porcupine Campground (Wy) has 12 campsites.
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