Can you reserve a site at Leigh Creek Campground?

Yes, Leigh Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Leigh Creek Campground have?

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

What is the maximum RV length at Leigh Creek Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Leigh Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Leigh Creek Campground.

Leigh Creek Campground, Wyoming — 10 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Leigh Creek Campground is located about 35 miles east of Worland, Wyoming, on the west side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness area. Located in the Bighorn National Forest, visitors to the area enjoy 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

Off-highway 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, which is 14 miles northeast of the campground. Meadowlark Lake is about 11 miles from the campground. This small lake allows motorized craft at a wake-less speed. West Tensleep Lake is 14 miles northeast of the campground and is open to non-motorized craft only. Both lakes are great locations for canoeing and fishing.

Facilities

The campground offers several 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 22 miles away at Powder River Pass.

Natural Features

The campground sits on the banks of Tensleep Creek surrounded by a forest of lodgepole pine. Many lakes and streams are found in the surrounding Bighorn Mountains.

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 This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active.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

Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
10 bookable sites
11 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 54 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Host, LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

5 Standard Nonelectric
5 Tent Only 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

11 campsites at Leigh Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
09 Host	Host	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	54 ft	8	🐾
01	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	—	8	🐾
02	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
03	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	—	30 ft	8	🐾
04	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	26 ft	8	🐾
05	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
06	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
07	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
08	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
10	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	36 ft	8	🐾
11	LEIGH CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	36 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Ten Sleep, WY, drive 7.5 miles on Hwy 16 to FSR 018 (WY Hwy 435). Bear right and travel nearly 1 more mile to the campground.

44.08088, -107.31360 · 44°4'51.2"N 107°18'48.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	39	51	59	69	80	88	86	76	61	46	36
Low °F	15	17	27	34	42	51	58	56	46	35	24	15
Precip in	0.6	0.7	1.0	1.5	2.4	1.6	0.9	0.7	1.5	1.4	0.8	0.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 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 Leigh Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Leigh Creek Campground?: Yes, Leigh Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Leigh Creek Campground have?: 11 sites in total, of which 10 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Leigh Creek Campground?: 54 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Leigh Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Leigh Creek Campground.

Also listed by

Leigh Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Leigh Creek 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. 7 reservable sites.

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Leigh Creek Campground

Boulder Park Campground 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Willow Park 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lakeview Bighorn 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sitting Bull 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Island Park Campground 9.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Tensleep Lake 13.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Doyle Creek Campground 16.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tensleep Canyon Interpretive Site 0.7 mi · Facility
Lake View Campground 8.2 mi · Campground
Sitting Bull Campground 9.2 mi · Campground
Deer Park Campground 12.1 mi · Campground
Powder River Interpretive Site 12.5 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Leigh Creek Campground