Can you reserve a site at Bald Mountain Campground?

Yes, Bald Mountain Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Bald Mountain Campground?

80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bald Mountain Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bald Mountain Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Bald Mountain Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Bald Mountain Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bald Mountain Campground, Wyoming — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Bald Mountain Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom/Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com

Recreation

From the area's historic mining sites to the ancient Native American Medicine Wheel, to hiking through open meadows and along the cliffs on the west rim of the mountains, the Bighorn National Forest offers many recreational opportunities.

Jaws Trailhead is near the campground, offering access to Bucking Mule Falls Trail and Porcupine Creek. Scenic off-road driving is available on Hunt Mountain Road or Burgess Overlook jeep trail.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction

Natural Features

Bald Mountain is part of the Bighorn Range in northern Wyoming. A forest of pine and aspen covers the campground, which sits near top of the mountain at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Small creeks wind through the campground and temperatures can drop significantly once the sun goes down.

Nearby Attractions

The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is 4 miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation, all races of people, birds, fish, animals, trees and stones. According to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, cycles of life, seasons and day to night.

High Country Lodge is nearby, offering guided horseback riding and backcountry pack trips, off-road vehicle rentals and guided fishing trips.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.

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).

The facts

Season: June - Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
15 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 80 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: BALD

Site types

15 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

15 campsites at Bald Mountain Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
002	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	80 ft	8	🐾
003	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
004	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
005	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
006	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	8	🐾
007	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
008	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
009	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
010	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
011	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
012	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
013	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
014	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
015	BALD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Lovell, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14A (not U.S. Highway 14) 33 miles east. The highway has a 10% grade; not recomended for RVs and motorhomes. From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14/14A west 73 miles via Burgess Junction. This is the recommended route for RVs and motorhomes.

44.80417, -107.86000 · 44°48'15.0"N 107°51'36.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.6	2.5	2.8	3.5	3.8	3.4	1.3	1.1	2.2	2.8	2.4	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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/day (includes taxes) at the campground. Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Bald Mountain Campground

Can you reserve a site at Bald Mountain Campground?: Yes, Bald Mountain Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bald Mountain Campground have?: 15 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Bald Mountain Campground?: 80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bald Mountain Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bald Mountain Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Bald Mountain Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Bald Mountain Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Bald Mountain Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bald Mountain Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20 per night. Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 11 reservable sites.

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bald Mountain Campground

Porcupine Campground (Wy) 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Tongue 16.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Island Group Area 18.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Owen Creek 19 mi · Campground · we watch it
Prune Creek 19.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bald Mountain Overlook 1 mi · Facility
Duncom Mountain Burn Observation Site 3.2 mi · Facility
Five Springs Falls Campground 5.4 mi · Campground
Cottonwood Creek Trailhead 11.2 mi · Facility
Cottonwood Creek Campground 11.3 mi · Campground
Wild Fire Interpretive Site 18.4 mi · Facility
Shell Falls Interpretive Site 19.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-14.

Bald Mountain Campground