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South Fork (Wyoming) Campground in Wyoming
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South Fork (Wyoming) Campground

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

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As of October 2026, South Fork (Wyoming) Campground is a campground in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming with 10 campsites. South Fork (Wyoming) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • South Fork (Wyoming) Campground is located at 44.2800ยฐ N, 106.9453ยฐ W.
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South Fork (Wyoming) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for South Fork (Wyoming) Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at South Fork (Wyoming) Campground

  • Standard 10
  • Accessible 2

What an RV fits

  • 40 ft1 site
  • 45 ft2 sites
  • 50 ft2 sites
  • 60 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

All sites at South Fork (Wyoming) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
002SOUTStandard850 ft-
003SOUTStandard840 ft-
004SOUTStandard850 ftAccessible
006SOUTStandard860 ftAccessible
007SOUTStandard845 ft-
009SOUTStandard845 ft-
010WALKStandard8--
011WALKStandard8--
013WALKStandard8--
014WALKStandard8--

About South Fork (Wyoming) Campground

Overview

South Fork Campground is located 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area.

The surrounding 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

Tie Hack Reservoir is nearby, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout in the lake.

The Circle Park Trailhead is 3 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 at nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well.

Facilities

This fully accessible 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 is situated on the banks of South Fork Clear Creek at an elevation of 7,800 feet. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground.

Nearby Attractions

South Fork Lodge is located across the highway from the campground, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond and a small store with fishing and camping supplies.

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 South Fork (Wyoming) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check South Fork (Wyoming) 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 one or two tents per site

All sites are built to accepted accessibility standards

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 bundles 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).

South Fork (Wyoming) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at South Fork (Wyoming) Campground?

South Fork (Wyoming) 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 South Fork (Wyoming) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at South Fork (Wyoming) 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 South Fork (Wyoming) Campground have?

South Fork (Wyoming) Campground has 10 campsites.

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