Can you reserve a site at Lakeview Bighorn?

Yes, Lakeview Bighorn is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Lakeview Bighorn have?

26 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Lakeview Bighorn?

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

Are pets allowed at Lakeview Bighorn?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lakeview Bighorn.

Are campfires allowed at Lakeview Bighorn?

Campfires are allowed at Lakeview Bighorn. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Lakeview Bighorn, Wyoming — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Lakeview Campground is located on Meadowlark Lake about 50 miles east of Worland, Wyoming on the west side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The 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

Meadowlark Lake covers 325 acres and is open to boating at a wake-less speed, making it a perfect location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout in the cool waters of the lake.

Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams are available in the surrounding area. Diverse hikes vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks; many trails access the Cloud Peak Wilderness.

Facilities

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

The nearest dump station is 12 miles away on Powder River Pass.

Natural Features

The campground overlooks scenic Meadowlark Lake, which can be viewed from several sites. A forest of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees covers the campground. Many additional lakes and streams are found in the surrounding 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 This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active.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 surrounding area.

West Tensleep Lake is about 10 miles north of Meadowlark Lake and is open to non-motorized craft only. The popular West Tensleep Lake Trail begins here and leads into the Cloud Peak Wilderness.

Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining options, 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

19 bookable sites
26 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: LAKE, LOWR, MANAGEMENT

Site types

10 Standard Nonelectric
8 Tent Only Nonelectric
7 Management
1 Group 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

26 campsites at Lakeview Bighorn

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	60 ft	8	🐾
002	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
003	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	8	🐾
004	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	8	🐾
005	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	8	🐾
006	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	50 ft	8	🐾
007	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
008	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
009	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
010	LAKE	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	16	🐾
011	LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	8	🐾
012 Host	LOWR	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
013	LOWR	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
014	LOWR	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
015	LOWR	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
016	LOWR	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
017	LOWR	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
018	LOWR	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
019	LOWR	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
020	LOWR	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
016	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—	—	🐾
XXX	MANAGEMENT	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
XXX2	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—	—	🐾
XXX3	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—	—	🐾
XXX4	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—	—	🐾
XXX5	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—	—	🐾

Getting there

From Worland, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 east for 52 miles.

44.17750, -107.21611 · 44°10'39.0"N 107°12'58.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.9	2.0	2.4	3.4	3.8	3.1	1.5	1.3	2.0	2.3	1.8	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 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 fee at the campground. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host. Site # 10 is a double site. The single site fee (1-8 people) is $18.00 for one non-towed vehicle with trailer per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00. The double site fee (9-16 people) is $36.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00. A 4th car (maximum) is free.

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 Lakeview Bighorn

Can you reserve a site at Lakeview Bighorn?: Yes, Lakeview Bighorn is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lakeview Bighorn have?: 26 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Lakeview Bighorn?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lakeview Bighorn?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lakeview Bighorn.
Are campfires allowed at Lakeview Bighorn?: Campfires are allowed at Lakeview Bighorn. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Lakeview Bighorn

Sitting Bull 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Willow Park 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boulder Park Campground 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Island Park Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Tensleep Lake 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Leigh Creek Campground 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake View Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
Sitting Bull Campground 1 mi · Campground
Deer Park Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
Powder River Interpretive Site 7 mi · Facility
Tensleep Canyon Interpretive Site 7.6 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Lakeview Bighorn