Can you reserve a site at North Tongue?

Yes, North Tongue is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does North Tongue have?

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

What is the maximum RV length at North Tongue?

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

Are pets allowed at North Tongue?

Yes, pets are allowed at North Tongue.

Are campfires allowed at North Tongue?

Campfires are allowed at North Tongue. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

North Tongue, Wyoming — 11 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

North Tongue Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 8,400 feet. 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

Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking, fishing and canoeing 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.

Nearby Sibley Lake is open to non-motorized craft and offers an accessible fishing dock on the shoreline. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout.

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.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of the North Fork Tongue River and Big Willow Creek in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level.

A forest of lodgepole pine covers the area, creating excellent wildlife habitat. Englemann spruce and Douglas fir dot the landscape.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 22 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is 25 miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation, and according to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, cycles of life, seasons and day to night. Bear Lodge and Elk View Inn are nearby, offering off-road vehicle rentals and fishing supplies, as well as dining options and general stores.

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
11 bookable sites
12 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 100 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: NORTH TONGUE

Site types

11 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

12 campsites at North Tongue

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
002	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	26 ft	8	🐾
003	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	28 ft	8	🐾
004 Host	NORTH TONGUE	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	55 ft	8	🐾
005	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
006	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
007	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
008	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
009	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	100 ft	8	🐾
010	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
011	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	80 ft	8	🐾
012	NORTH TONGUE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	38 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Dayton, Wyoming: Travel 29 miles west on U.S. Highway 14. At Burgess Junction, turn right on Burgess Overlook Road (Forest Road 15), where U.S. Highway 14A begins. Continue 1.5 miles to the campground.

44.78056, -107.53306 · 44°46'50.0"N 107°31'59.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 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. Firewood bundles 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 North Tongue

Can you reserve a site at North Tongue?: Yes, North Tongue is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does North Tongue have?: 12 sites in total, of which 11 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at North Tongue?: 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at North Tongue?: Yes, pets are allowed at North Tongue.
Are campfires allowed at North Tongue?: Campfires are allowed at North Tongue. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

North Tongue also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by North Tongue'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 North Tongue

Pine Island Group Area 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Prune Creek 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sibley Lake 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Owen Creek 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tie Flume 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dead Swede 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sibley Lake Campground 4.8 mi · Campground
Tie Flume Campground 6.1 mi · Campground
Woodrock Sawmill Interpretive Site 7.8 mi · Facility
Flash Dam-West Fork Interpretive Site 9.1 mi · Facility
Fallen City Interpretive Site 10 mi · Facility
Hogback Interpretive Site 10.6 mi · Facility

Contact

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

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