Can you reserve a site at Sibley Lake?

Yes, Sibley Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Sibley Lake have?

25 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Sibley Lake?

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

Are pets allowed at Sibley Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sibley Lake.

Are campfires allowed at Sibley Lake?

Campfires are allowed at Sibley Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Sibley Lake, Wyoming — 24 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Sibley Lake Campground is located at Sibley Lake along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,900 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

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.

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

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 near Sibley Lake and Prune 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.

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 25 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history.

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

24 bookable sites
25 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 85 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: MANAGEMENT, SIBLEY LAKE

Site types

14 Standard Electric
9 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management
1 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

25 campsites at Sibley Lake

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
011 Host	MANAGEMENT	Management	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	55 ft	8	🐾
001	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	50 ft	8	🐾
002	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	40 ft	8	🐾
003	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	40 ft	8	🐾
004	SIBLEY LAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	—	8	🐾
005	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	28 ft	8	🐾
006	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	45 ft	8	🐾
007	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	40 ft	8	🐾
008	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	45 ft	8	🐾
009	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	45 ft	8	🐾
010	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	50 ft	8	🐾
012	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	55 ft	8	🐾
013	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	55 ft	8	🐾
014	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	55 ft	8	🐾
015	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	58 ft	8	🐾
016	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	60 ft	8	🐾
017	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	55 ft	8	🐾
018	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	58 ft	8	🐾
019	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	58 ft	8	🐾
020	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	60 ft	8	🐾
021	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	65 ft	8	🐾
022	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	85 ft	8	🐾
023	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	65 ft	8	🐾
024	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	65 ft	8	🐾
025	SIBLEY LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	55 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14 southwest about 25 miles to the campground.

44.77139, -107.44306 · 44°46'17.0"N 107°26'35.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 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 $11.00/day fee at the campground. Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host. There is an additional $5 fee for the Standard Electric sites. If an Access or Senior discount pass is applied, the total will become $18.08 per night which includes taxes.

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 Sibley Lake

Can you reserve a site at Sibley Lake?: Yes, Sibley Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sibley Lake have?: 25 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Sibley Lake?: 85 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Sibley Lake?: Yes, pets are allowed at Sibley Lake.
Does Sibley Lake have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Sibley Lake?: Campfires are allowed at Sibley Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Sibley Lake

Prune Creek 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Island Group Area 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tie Flume 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Tongue 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Owen Creek 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dead Swede 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sibley Lake Campground 0.9 mi · Campground
Tie Flume Campground 3.9 mi · Campground
Fallen City Interpretive Site 5.9 mi · Facility
Woodrock Sawmill Interpretive Site 6 mi · Facility
Hogback Interpretive Site 6.8 mi · Facility
Flash Dam-West Fork Interpretive Site 8.3 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Sibley Lake