Half Moon Lake Campground

HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUND

Overview

Half Moon Lake campground is situated just off the northeast shore of Half Moon Lake at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming.

Facilities

This campground offers 17 sites; three of these provide direct lake access. Each site is well screened by willows and equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are two vault toilets within the campground. Approximately 1/2 mile down the main road is the boat launch site, with a dock and additional vault toilets. No drinking water is available. Proper food storage is required.

Natural Features

Half Moon Lake was created by glacial movements and is now surrounded by the foot hills of the Wind River Mountains. Along the lakeshore and the hillsides you will find lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir and aspen stands interspersed with sagebrush and rocky outcroppings.

Recreation

This lake provides many recreational activities. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout and other various species of fish native to the area. Visitors also enjoy water sports such as boating, swimming, canoeing and paddle boarding. Two miles down the gravel road is an excellent hiking trail for users of all abilities.

Nearby Attractions

The Museum of the Mountain Man, located in Pinedale, features a large collection of Rocky Mountain fur trade artifacts, Native American displays, as well as history of the settlement of Sublette County. In July look for the annual Green River Rendezvous. For more information please see the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce or pinedaleonline.com.

Important Notices

Proper food storage is required in this campground. Please visit the Bridger-Teton National Forest website, http://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf/, for details on this forest regulation and other current information.
First-come, first-served sites are available within this campground.
Coming with ATVs? Be sure to purchase your Wyoming ORV decal or ATV license.
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Garbage service is NOT available, please "Pack it in, Pack it out"
All pets must be leashed within developed sites

Available Activities

WATER SPORTS - Jet Skiing
HIKING - Hiking
CAMPING - Camping
CLIMBING - Rock Climbing
BOATING - Boating
BIKING - Mountain Biking

Directions

To reach the campground from Pinedale, drive to the east side of town and turn northeast onto the Fremont Lake road, passing the Pinedale Ranger District Office. Continue straight on the main road for approximately 10 miles to Half Moon Lake Road. Turn right onto road and continue for approximately two miles to campground access road.

Contact Information

Phone: (307)367-4326

PO BOX 220
29 E. FREMONT LAKE RD
Pinedale, WY 82941

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