Can you reserve a site at Prune Creek?

Yes, Prune Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Prune Creek have?

21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Prune Creek?

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

Are pets allowed at Prune Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Prune Creek.

Are campfires allowed at Prune Creek?

Campfires are allowed at Prune Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Prune Creek, Wyoming — 20 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Prune Creek Campground is located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,700 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 several 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 South Fork Tongue River in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. A forest of lodgepole pines covers the area, creating excellent wildlife habitat.

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 23 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 28 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, 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
20 bookable sites
21 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 55 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: PRUN

Site types

20 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

21 campsites at Prune Creek

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	55 ft	8	🐾
002	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
003	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
004	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	40 ft	8	🐾
005	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
006	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	35 ft	8	🐾
007	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
008	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
009	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
010	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
011	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
012	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	25 ft	8	🐾
013 HOST	PRUN	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	45 ft	8	🐾
014	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
015	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
016	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	45 ft	8	🐾
017	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
018	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
019	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	40 ft	8	🐾
020	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	55 ft	8	🐾
021	PRUN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

Located 26 miles southwest of Dayton, Wyoming along U.S. Highway 14.

44.76889, -107.46861 · 44°46'8.0"N 107°28'7.0"W

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Typical weather

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

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	30	29	35	41	50	61	71	70	61	46	36	29
Low °F	8	7	13	18	28	35	42	41	33	23	15	8
Precip in	1.4	1.7	2.1	2.8	3.5	2.4	1.6	1.2	2.0	2.3	1.6	1.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 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. 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 Prune Creek

Can you reserve a site at Prune Creek?: Yes, Prune Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Prune Creek have?: 21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Prune Creek?: 55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Prune Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Prune Creek.
Are campfires allowed at Prune Creek?: Campfires are allowed at Prune Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$23 per night. Additional vehicle $10. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 15 reservable sites.

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Prune Creek

Pine Island Group Area 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sibley Lake 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Tongue 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tie Flume 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Owen Creek 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dead Swede 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sibley Lake Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
Tie Flume Campground 3.8 mi · Campground
Woodrock Sawmill Interpretive Site 5.9 mi · Facility
Fallen City Interpretive Site 7.1 mi · Facility
Flash Dam-West Fork Interpretive Site 8 mi · Facility
Hogback Interpretive Site 8 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Prune Creek