Middle Fork
MIDDLE FORK
Part of Bighorn National Forest
Overview
Middle Fork Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. 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.comFacilities
The 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 sits on the banks of the Middle Fork of Clear Creek, within pine and aspen forests. Tie Hack Reservoir and numerous additional creeks are found nearby.Recreation
Nearby Tie Hack Reservoir is a non-motorized lake offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout.The Circle Park Trailhead is 3.5 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 on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails up to the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary.
Nearby Attractions
South Fork Lodge is located within 10 miles and offers dining option, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond, and a small store with fishing and camping supplies.A dump station is available 18 miles away at Powder River Pass.
Important Notices
- The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice.
- Space is limited and allows for no more than 1-2 (8x10') tents per site.
- 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.
Site #1 is a double site that can have up to 16 people. The double site fee includes two non-towed vehicles with trailers; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00. A 4th car (maximum) is free.
- Firewood may be purchased from the campground host.
- Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest
- Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your 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).
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HORSEBACK RIDING - Horseback Riding
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west 13 miles.
Cancellation Policy
<p><strong>Refunds:</strong> 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).</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 406-587-9054
MIDDLE FORK ROADBUFFALO, WY 82834
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 006, Loop MIDD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop MIDD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MIDD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop MIDD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop MIDD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop MIDD, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MIDD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop MIDD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop MIDD, Type Standard Nonelectric
