South Fork (Wyoming)
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
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Please be sure to print or save your confirmation letter to remind you of your reservation dates and site number. Names and dates will no longer appear on the site marker just a "reserved" sign. Remember, cell service is not available in this campground.
You will need to print or save a copy of your confirmation email to bring with you to remind you of your campsite number and reservation dates. Your name will no longer appear on the site marker, only a reservation card marked "reserved tonight". Most campgrounds in the Bighorn National Forest do not have cell service.
Need to Know
- 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
- Click here for more information on 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).
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.
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.
Changes & 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).
Contact Information
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US HIGHWAY 16 BUFFALO WY 82834
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-587-9054
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west for 15 miles to Forest Service Road 337. Follow Forest Service Road 337 east for .25 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 012, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 006, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 007, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SOUT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
- Site 013, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
