Can you reserve a site at South Fork (Wyoming)?

Yes, South Fork (Wyoming) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does South Fork (Wyoming) have?

14 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at South Fork (Wyoming)?

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

Are pets allowed at South Fork (Wyoming)?

Yes, pets are allowed at South Fork (Wyoming).

Are campfires allowed at South Fork (Wyoming)?

Campfires are allowed at South Fork (Wyoming). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

South Fork (Wyoming), Wyoming — 13 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

South Fork Campground is located 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding 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

Tie Hack Reservoir is nearby, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout in the lake.

The Circle Park Trailhead is 3 miles from the campground. This beautiful trail accesses numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000' peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Many additional hiking trails are available in the area.

Scenic off-road driving is available at nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well.

Facilities

This fully accessible campground offers single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of South Fork Clear Creek at an elevation of 7,800 feet. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

South Fork Lodge is located across the highway from the campground, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond and a small store with 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

Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
13 bookable sites
14 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 65 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Management, SOUT, WALK

Site types

8 Standard Nonelectric
5 Walk To
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

14 campsites at South Fork (Wyoming)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
001 Host	Management	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
002	SOUT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
003	SOUT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
004	SOUT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	SOUT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
006	SOUT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
007	SOUT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	45 ft	8	🐾
008	SOUT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	65 ft	8	🐾
009	SOUT	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	45 ft	8	🐾
010	WALK	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	—	8	🐾
011	WALK	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	—	8	🐾
012	WALK	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	—	8	🐾
013	WALK	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	—	8	🐾
014	WALK	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west for 15 miles to Forest Service Road 337. Follow Forest Service Road 337 east for .25 miles to the campground.

44.28000, -106.94528 · 44°16'48.0"N 106°56'43.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.0	1.2	2.0	3.0	3.9	2.4	2.0	1.3	1.7	1.9	1.2	1.0

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

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 South Fork (Wyoming)

Can you reserve a site at South Fork (Wyoming)?: Yes, South Fork (Wyoming) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does South Fork (Wyoming) have?: 14 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at South Fork (Wyoming)?: 65 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at South Fork (Wyoming)?: Yes, pets are allowed at South Fork (Wyoming).
Are campfires allowed at South Fork (Wyoming)?: Campfires are allowed at South Fork (Wyoming). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

South Fork (Wyoming) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by South Fork (Wyoming)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$22 per night. Additional vehicle $10. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 8 reservable sites.

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near South Fork (Wyoming)

Tie Hack 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hettinger Group Area 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Middle Fork 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Circle Park Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hunter Campground 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pole Creek Cabin 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Muddy Guard Cabin 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lost Cabin Campground 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Tensleep Lake 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mosier Gulch 7.4 mi · Facility
Powder River Interpretive Site 11.2 mi · Facility

Contact

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

South Fork (Wyoming)