Middle Fork of the Powder River Campground

Campground · Wyoming ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Worland Field Office (Bureau of Land Management WY) · Open Access

7,235 ft
Elevation
Astride a blue-ribbon trout stream, this remote and picturesque campground features five camping sites with fire rings, restroom and drinking water. Use of the area is free with a 14-day limit on camping (as on all public lands). The Middle Fork of the Powder River Campground, located at an elevation of 7,500 feet, is open from May through September.

Getting there

From Ten Sleep, the area is reached by driving 20 miles south on State Highway 434 to Big Trails. From there turn left on the graveled Dry Farm Road and drive about 13 miles to the Hazelton Road. Turn right and drive about 17 miles on two-track dirt road to the campground. For other routes to the campground, check with the BLM offices in Worland, Buffalo, or Casper.

43.57728, -107.14009 · 43°34'38.2"N 107°8'24.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.21.32.03.03.52.31.51.12.12.51.61.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 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

Stay limit: 14 Days

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 Middle Fork of the Powder River Campground

Can you reserve a site at Middle Fork of the Powder River Campground?
No. Middle Fork of the Powder River Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Middle Fork of the Powder River Campground?
14 Days

Camping near Middle Fork of the Powder River Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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