Island Park Campground
ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND
Part of Bighorn National Forest
Overview
Island Park Campground is located in pine and spruce forest on West Tensleep Creek near West Tensleep Lake and the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Located 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, and 55 east of Worland, Wyoming, on US Hwy 16 this campground is nestled in the Bighorn National Forest offering 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 from a hand pump and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 17 miles away on Powder River Pass.Natural Features
West Tensleep Creek is adjacent to the campground and West Tensleep Lake is four miles away, along with other lakes and creeks. Hiking trails into the Cloud Peak Wilderness start about five miles from the campground. A forest of lodgepole pine, Douglas fir and spruce trees covers the area.Recreation
Meadowlark Lake is seven miles distant and allows motorized craft with a no-wake rule. West Tensleep Lake is a scenic, 125-acre lake open to non-motorized craft only, making it a perfect location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, brown and brook trout in the cool waters of the lake. Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and horseback riding trails and many fishing streams are available in the surrounding area.Nearby Attractions
The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the Cloud Peak Wilderness and the surrounding area. Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining, lodging, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies.Important Notices
- The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice
- This campground has one first-come, first-serve site
- Limited space allows for no more than two (8' x 10') tents per site
- Groups larger than 20 people must camp elsewhere: Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area or Pine Island offer group camping
- Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00 fee at the campground
- Firewood may be purchased from the 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 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
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight - Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Climbing - Climbing
- Boating - Boating
- Biking - Biking
- Canoeing - Canoeing
- Birding - Birding
- Kayaking - Kayaking
- Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
- Mountain Climbing - Mountain Climbing
- Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
- Off Road Vehicle Trails - Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Rock Climbing - Rock Climbing
- Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
- Wood Cutting - Wood Cutting
- Star Gazing - Star Gazing
Directions
Drive 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, on US Highway 16; then go 3 miles north on FSR 27. From Buffalo, Wyoming, travel west 42 miles on US Hwy 16 to FSR 27 (at Deer Haven Lodge), turn right onto FSR 27 and go 3 miles north to campground.
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
FOREST ROAD 441TEN SLEEP, WY 82442
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 03, Loop ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
