Sitting Bull
Campground · Wyoming · 41 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Bighorn National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 41
- Bookable sites
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 8,773 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Sitting Bull Campground is located 51 miles east of Worland, Wyoming on the west side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. 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
Nearby Meadowlark Lake covers 325 acres and is open to boating at a wake-less speed, making it a perfect location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout in the cool waters of the lake.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. Site 006 meets established accessibility standards. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are also provided.Natural Features
Sitting Bull is situated on the edge of a forest of lodgepole pine, adjacent to a beautiful mountain meadow, a prime location for wildlife viewing. Most sites afford expansive views of the surrounding Bighorn Mountains.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.Nearby Attractions
The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the surrounding area.West Tensleep Lake is about 10 miles north of the campground and is open to non-motorized craft only. The popular West Tensleep Lake Trail begins here and leads into the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies.
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
- 41 bookable sites
- 5 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: A, B
Site types
- 41 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
41 campsites at Sitting Bull
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 003 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 004 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 006 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 007 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 035 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 037 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 038 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 039 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 040 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 041 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.18361, -107.20889 · 44°11'1.0"N 107°12'32.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 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
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 may be purchased from the campground host. Site # 41 is a double site. The single site fee (1-8 people) is $18.00 for one non-towed vehicle with trailer per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. The double site fee (9-16 people) is $36.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. A 4th car (maximum) is free.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Sitting Bull
- Can you reserve a site at Sitting Bull?
- Yes, Sitting Bull is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sitting Bull have?
- 41 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Sitting Bull?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Sitting Bull?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Sitting Bull.
- Are campfires allowed at Sitting Bull?
- Campfires are allowed at Sitting Bull. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Sitting Bull
- Lakeview Bighorn 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Willow Park 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Island Park Campground 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boulder Park Campground 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Tensleep Lake 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Leigh Creek Campground 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sitting Bull Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
- Lake View Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
- Deer Park Campground 4.2 mi · Campground
- Powder River Interpretive Site 6.8 mi · Facility
- Tensleep Canyon Interpretive Site 8.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 406-587-9054
- Email gccampgrounds13@gmail.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-12.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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