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Ranger Creek Recreation Area

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

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As of October 2026, Ranger Creek Recreation Area is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 9 campsites. Ranger Creek Recreation Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Ranger Creek Recreation Area is located at 44.5458° N, 107.4992° W.

people allowed on 8 of 9 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 150

Ranger Creek Recreation Area reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Ranger Creek Recreation Area, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Ranger Creek Recreation Area

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Standard 8
Group 1

What an RV fits

30 ft1 site
35 ft1 site
48 ft1 site
50 ft1 site
51 ft1 site
60 ft2 sites
66 ft1 site
75 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

All sites at Ranger Creek Recreation Area, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
001	East	Standard	8	66 ft
002	East	Standard	8	75 ft
003	East	Standard	8	51 ft
004	East	Standard	8	48 ft
005	East	Standard	8	50 ft
006	West	Standard	8	60 ft
007	West	Standard	8	60 ft
008	West	Standard	8	30 ft
GRP1	West	Group	150	35 ft

About Ranger Creek Recreation Area

Overview

Ranger Creek Group Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) at an elevation of 7,500 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

Scenic off-road driving is available on Battle Creek Road to Medicine Lodge Lake, Ranger Creek Road to Shell Reservoir, Hunt Mountain Road and the Burgess Overlook Jeep trail.

Diverse hiking opportunities vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks including access to the Cloud Peak Wilderness. The Adelaide Trail, for hiking and horseback riding is nearby, providing access to Shell Creek and the Shell Creek Trail.

Many creeks, lakes and ponds dot the region, offering some of the best trout fly-fishing in the state.

Facilities

The campground offers one large group site that can accommodate up to 150 people for overnight camping or day-use picnicking.

A shelter covers several picnic and serving tables, and a campfire ring and grill are on-site. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

The nearest dump station is 20 miles away at Burgess Junction.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of Ranger Creek in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. The area is forested with a mix of pine and aspen trees. An abundance of wildlife lives in the area.

Nearby Attractions

The Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 8 miles west. Burgess Junction Visitor Center is 20 miles north. Both centers offer interpretive trails, scenic views and educational displays about natural features like flora and fauna, and area history.

Elk View Inn and other nearby lodges provide guided horseback riding and fishing adventures, off-road vehicle rentals and fishing supplies, as well as dining options, showers and general stores.

The Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite, near the town of Shell, is the largest of its kind in the state and one of only a few in the world from the Middle Jurassic Period. The tracks found here are approximately 167 million years old.

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 Ranger Creek Recreation Area

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Ranger Creek Recreation Area on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Campsites 9, 10 & 11 are included in the group area for group use

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

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

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

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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Ranger Creek Recreation Area FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Ranger Creek Recreation Area?

Ranger Creek Recreation Area 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 Ranger Creek Recreation Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Ranger Creek Recreation Area, 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 Ranger Creek Recreation Area have?

Ranger Creek Recreation Area has 9 campsites.