Can you reserve a site at Porcupine Campground (Wy)?

Yes, Porcupine Campground (Wy) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Porcupine Campground (Wy) have?

16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine Campground (Wy)?

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

Are pets allowed at Porcupine Campground (Wy)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Porcupine Campground (Wy).

Porcupine Campground (Wy), Wyoming — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Porcupine Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty, recreational opportunities and excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Fishing is popular on nearby streams and lakes. The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.com

Recreation

From the area's historic mining sites to the ancient Native American Medicine Wheel, to hiking through open meadows and along the cliffs on the west rim of the mountains, the Bighorn National Forest offers many recreational opportunities. Jaws Trailhead is near the campground, offering access to Bucking Mule Falls Trail and Porcupine Creek. Scenic off-road driving is available on Hunt Mountain Road or Burgess Overlook jeep trail.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction.

Natural Features

Nearby Bald Mountain is part of the Bighorn Range in northern Wyoming. A forest of pine and aspen covers the campground at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Temperatures can drop significantly once the sun goes down. Summer daytime temperatures range from 60s-90s with nighttime temperatures down to the 50s. June is sometimes rainy while the rest of the summer offers fair, clear, sunny days. Thunderstorms and snowstorms can arise at any time. Autumn temperatures are cool with frosts by mid-September.

Nearby Attractions

The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is four miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation, all races of people, birds, fish, animals, trees and stones. According to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, cycles of life, seasons and day to night. High Country Lodge is nearby, offering guided horseback riding and backcountry pack trips, off-road vehicle rentals and guided fishing trips.

Contact Info

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

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: June - Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
15 bookable sites
16 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 100 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: MANAGEMENT, PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND

Site types

13 Standard Nonelectric
2 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

16 campsites at Porcupine Campground (Wy)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Max rig	People
01 Host	MANAGEMENT	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	50 ft	8	🐾
02	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	65 ft	8	🐾
03	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	60 ft	8	🐾
04	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	45 ft	8	🐾
05	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	50 ft	8	🐾
06	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	50 ft	8	🐾
07	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	65 ft	8	🐾
08	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	8	🐾
09	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	8	🐾
10	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	30 ft	8	🐾
11	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	60 ft	8	🐾
12	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	60 ft	8	🐾
13	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	30 ft	8	🐾
14	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	100 ft	8	🐾
15	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	50 ft	8	🐾
16	PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	50 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Lovell, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14A (not U.S. Highway 14) 33 miles east, then 1.6 miles north on Forest Road 13. The highway has a 10% grade. From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14/14A west 73 miles via Burgess Junction. This is the recommended route for RVs and motorhomes.

44.83083, -107.85833 · 44°49'51.0"N 107°51'30.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.6	2.5	2.8	3.5	3.8	3.4	1.3	1.1	2.2	2.8	2.4	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 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 (and whatever they tow) may be parked at each campsite. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee, an additional $10/day fee will be collected at the campground for the second vehicle.

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 Porcupine Campground (Wy)

Can you reserve a site at Porcupine Campground (Wy)?: Yes, Porcupine Campground (Wy) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Porcupine Campground (Wy) have?: 16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine Campground (Wy)?: 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Porcupine Campground (Wy)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Porcupine Campground (Wy).

Also listed by

Porcupine Campground (Wy) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Porcupine Campground (Wy)'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. 12 reservable sites.

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Porcupine Campground (Wy)

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Bald Mountain Overlook 1.7 mi · Facility
Five Springs Falls Campground 5.8 mi · Campground
Cottonwood Creek Trailhead 10.7 mi · Facility
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Wild Fire Interpretive Site 19.9 mi · Facility
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Contact

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

Porcupine Campground (Wy)