Tail Race Campground
Campground · Wyoming ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Usbr (Other Bureau of Reclamation Land)
- 6,418 ft
- Elevation
The Tail Race Campground features three campsites with fire rings and a vault toilet. This campground is wedged between Fontenelle Reservoir and Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, and so makes a fantastic site for birding, fishing, or non-motorized water sports. Historically, this area was a gathering place for trappers during their annual rendezvous, and the modern day explorer can still see the lure of such a rich and welcoming area.
Getting there
Located 1/4 mile south of Fontenelle Reservoir on the east side of the Green River. To access the campground, travel east on Highway 372 for one mile, cross the Green River Bridge, then immediately turn north for four miles. Turn west before the dam to the river and go one mile further.
42.02440, -110.06090 · 42°1'27.8"N 110°3'39.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 29 | 31 | 43 | 52 | 63 | 74 | 83 | 82 | 71 | 57 | 41 | 29 |
| Low °F | 0 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 31 | 38 | 45 | 43 | 34 | 23 | 10 | 0 |
| Precip in | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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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Common questions about Tail Race Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Tail Race Campground?
- No. Tail Race Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone 307-828-4500
- Email kemmerer_wymail@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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