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Sibley Lake Campground in Wyoming
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Sibley Lake Campground

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

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As of October 2026, Sibley Lake Campground is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 19 campsites. Sibley Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Sibley Lake Campground is located at 44.7714ยฐ N, 107.4431ยฐ W.
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Sibley Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Sibley Lake Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Sibley Lake Campground

  • Standard 19
  • Hookups 11

What an RV fits

  • 28 ft1 site
  • 40 ft3 sites
  • 45 ft2 sites
  • 50 ft2 sites
  • 55 ft3 sites
  • 58 ft3 sites
  • 60 ft2 sites
  • 65 ft2 sites
  • 85 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

All sites at Sibley Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the SIBLEY LAKE loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVHookups
001Standard850 ft-
002Standard840 ft-
003Standard840 ft-
005Standard828 ft-
007Standard840 ft-
008Standard845 ft-
009Standard845 ft-
010Standard850 ft-
012Standard855 ftElectric
013Standard855 ftElectric
014Standard855 ftElectric
015Standard858 ftElectric
016Standard860 ftElectric
018Standard858 ftElectric
019Standard858 ftElectric
020Standard860 ftElectric
022Standard885 ftElectric
023Standard865 ftElectric
024Standard865 ftElectric

About Sibley Lake Campground

Overview

Sibley Lake Campground is located at Sibley Lake along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,900 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

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.

Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams 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.

Facilities

The campground offers several 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 near Sibley Lake and Prune 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.

Nearby Attractions

Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 25 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history.

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 Sibley Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Sibley Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $11.00 fee at the campground

Groups larger than 20 people must use a Day Use facility: Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area or Pine Island offer group camping

Firewood may be purchased from the campground 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 may be made through your www.recreation.gov user account and shall be processed in accordance with US Forest Service policy.

Sibley Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sibley Lake Campground?

Sibley Lake 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 Sibley Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sibley Lake 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 Sibley Lake Campground have?

Sibley Lake Campground has 19 campsites.

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