Can you reserve a site at Middle Fork?

Yes, Middle Fork is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Middle Fork?

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

Are pets allowed at Middle Fork?

Yes, pets are allowed at Middle Fork.

Are campfires allowed at Middle Fork?

Campfires are allowed at Middle Fork. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Middle Fork, Wyoming — 9 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Middle Fork Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), 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

Nearby Tie Hack Reservoir is a non-motorized lake offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout.

The Circle Park Trailhead is 3.5 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. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails up to the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary.

Facilities

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

Natural Features

The campground sits on the banks of the Middle Fork of Clear Creek, within pine and aspen forests. Tie Hack Reservoir and numerous additional creeks are found nearby.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

South Fork Lodge is located within 10 miles and offers dining option, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond, and a small store with fishing and camping supplies.

A dump station is available 18 miles away at Powder River Pass.

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
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 80 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: MIDD

Site types

8 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

9 campsites at Middle Fork

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	MIDD	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	25 ft	16	♿ 🐾
002	MIDD	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	80 ft	8	♿ 🐾
003	MIDD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
004	MIDD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	MIDD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
006	MIDD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
007	MIDD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
008	MIDD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
009	MIDD	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west 13 miles.

44.30167, -106.94917 · 44°18'6.0"N 106°56'57.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 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. Site #1 is a double site. Double sites can be reserved as either a single (1-8 people) or a double site (9-16 people). The single site fee (1-8 people) is $17.00 for one non-towed vehicle with trailer per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. The double site fee (9-16 people) is $34.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. A 4th car (maximum) is free. 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.

Common questions about Middle Fork

Can you reserve a site at Middle Fork?: Yes, Middle Fork is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Middle Fork have?: 9 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Middle Fork?: 80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Middle Fork?: Yes, pets are allowed at Middle Fork.
Are campfires allowed at Middle Fork?: Campfires are allowed at Middle Fork. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Middle Fork also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Middle Fork's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$22 per night. Additional vehicle $10. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 8 sites reservable. Double site (site #1): $44 for 1-16 people.

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Middle Fork

Hettinger Group Area 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tie Hack 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Fork (Wyoming) 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Circle Park Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hunter Campground 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pole Creek Cabin 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Muddy Guard Cabin 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lost Cabin Campground 10.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Tensleep Lake 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mosier Gulch 7 mi · Facility
Powder River Interpretive Site 12.3 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Middle Fork