Pine Island Group Area

Campground · Wyoming · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Bighorn National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
75 ft
Max rig length
up to 150
People per site
7,655 ft
Elevation
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Photo: GCC · Recreation.gov

Overview

Pine Island Group Area is located along 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 one group site for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. It can accommodate up to 150 people. A three-sided picnic shelter with 30-amp electric plugs is on-site.

Picnic and serving tables, a campfire circle and grill are provided, as are accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Tongue River 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 about 27 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, the cycles of life, seasons and day to night.

Arrowhead Lodge, 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
  • 1 bookable site
  • Vehicles up to 75 ft
  • Up to 150 people per site
  • Loops: PINE ISLAND

Site types

  • 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

1 campsite at Pine Island Group Area

Check-in 11:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
001PINE ISLANDGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight75 ft150 🐾

Getting there

Located 27 miles west of Dayton, Wyoming, on U.S. Highway 14.

44.77778, -107.47750 · 44°46'40.0"N 107°28'39.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 71°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F302935415061717061463629
Low °F871318283542413323158
Precip in1.41.72.12.83.52.41.61.22.02.31.61.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 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

Group Rate: $65 for 1-35 people, $85 for 36-60 people, $105 for 61-120 people, $135 for 121-150 people (150 is maximum). A fee for exceeding the number of people listed in the reservations for group sites will be collected at the campground. 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.

More photos

River next to Pine Island Group Area
Photo: GCC · Recreation.gov
Horseshoe Pit at Pine Island Group Area
Photo: GCC · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Pine Island Group Area

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

Also listed by

Pine Island Group Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Pine Island Group Area's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Group Fees: $90 for 1-35, $110 for 36-60, $130 for 61-120, $160 over 120 (150 people maximum) 1 reservable site.

Restrictions:

  • 14 day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Pine Island Group Area

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

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.