Hettinger Group Area
Campground · Wyoming · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Bighorn National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 150
- People per site
- 7,645 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Hettinger Group Campground is located 14 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 Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com
Recreation
Tie Hack Reservoir is a short drive away, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout. A short trail leads from the campground to 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 on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well.
Facilities
The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people, and can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. The site is equipped with picnic tables, grills and a campfire circle. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are also provided.The nearest dump station is 18 miles away on Powder River Pass.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a small meadow within a dense forest of lodgepole pine. Tie Hack Reservoir and several creeks are nearby.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.Nearby Attractions
South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond and a small store with fishing and camping supplies.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: Memorial Day - Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 150 people per site
- Loops: HETTINGER GROUP
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Hettinger Group Area
Check-in 11:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | HETTINGER GROUP | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 50 ft | 150 |
Getting there
44.29722, -106.95111 · 44°17'50.0"N 106°57'4.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| Precip in | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 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
Group rates: $90 for 1-35 people, $110 for 36-60 people, $130 for 61-120 people, $160 for 121-150 people (150 is maximum). A fee for exceeding the number of people listed in the reservation will be collected at the campground. Firewood 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.
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Common questions about Hettinger Group Area
- Can you reserve a site at Hettinger Group Area?
- Yes, Hettinger Group Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hettinger Group Area have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Hettinger Group Area?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are campfires allowed at Hettinger Group Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Hettinger Group Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Hettinger Group Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hettinger Group Area's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Group Fees: $90 for 1-35, $110 for 36-60, $130 for 61-120, $160 over 120 (150 people maximum) 1 reservable site.
Restrictions:
- 14 day stay limit
Camping near Hettinger Group Area
- Middle Fork 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tie Hack 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Fork (Wyoming) 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Circle Park Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hunter Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pole Creek Cabin 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Muddy Guard Cabin 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lost Cabin Campground 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Tensleep Lake 13.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mosier Gulch 7.2 mi · Facility
- Powder River Interpretive Site 12 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 406-587-9054
- Email support@rusticfreedom.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-14.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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