Half Moon Lake Campground

Campground · Wyoming · 17 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Bridger National Forest (NF) · Open Access

17
Bookable sites
up to 8
People per site
7,615 ft
Elevation
Lake Overview

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.

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.

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.

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.

The facts

  • Season: June 1st — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 17 bookable sites
  • 18 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUND, Scan & Pay

Site types

  • 17 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

18 campsites at Half Moon Lake Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
01HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
02HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
03HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
04HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
05HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
06HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
07HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—8
08HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
09HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
10HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
11HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—8
12HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—8
13HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
14HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
15HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
16HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8
17HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—8
S&P Site Type 0Scan & PayManagementBack InGravelSlight—8

Getting there

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.

42.93648, -109.76000 · 42°56'11.3"N 109°45'36.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in2.12.12.22.22.72.11.11.32.02.11.92.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Half Moon Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Half Moon Lake Campground?
Yes, Half Moon Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Half Moon Lake Campground have?
18 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
Are campfires allowed at Half Moon Lake Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Half Moon Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $12/Night for single unit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Half Moon Lake Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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