Can you reserve a site at Island Park Campground?

Yes, Island Park Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Island Park Campground have?

10 sites in total, of which 9 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Island Park Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Island Park Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Island Park Campground.

Island Park Campground, Wyoming — 9 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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 Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com

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.

Facilities

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.

Contact Info

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

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 This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active.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.

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
9 bookable sites
10 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 75 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND

Site types

9 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

10 campsites at Island Park Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
01 Host	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
02	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	70 ft	8	🐾
03	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	8	🐾
04	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	36 ft	8	🐾
05	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	52 ft	8	🐾
06	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	56 ft	8	🐾
07	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Riverfront	52 ft	8	🐾
08	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
09	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	36 ft	8	🐾
10	ISLAND PARK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	75 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

44.20528, -107.23722 · 44°12'19.0"N 107°14'14.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 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 $9.00/day fee at the campground.

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 Island Park Campground

Can you reserve a site at Island Park Campground?: Yes, Island Park Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Island Park Campground have?: 10 sites in total, of which 9 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Island Park Campground?: 75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Island Park Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Island Park Campground.

Also listed by

Island Park Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Island Park 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. 8 reservable sites.

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Island Park Campground

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Boulder Park Campground 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Tensleep Lake 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Leigh Creek Campground 9.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout 11.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sitting Bull Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
Lake View Campground 2.2 mi · Campground
Deer Park Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
Powder River Interpretive Site 8.7 mi · Facility
Tensleep Canyon Interpretive Site 8.8 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Island Park Campground