Tie Hack
Campground · Wyoming · 19 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Bighorn National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 19
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 18
- Accessible sites
- 7,767 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Tie Hack Campground is located close to Tie Hack Reservoir, just 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east 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
Tie Hack Reservoir offers a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout. A short trail leads from the campground to 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 on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, which can accommodate a maximum of 8 people at one time. If your party includes more guests, there is group camping available at nearby Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area and Pine Island.Two sites at the campground meet accessibility standards and all sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are also provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated near the shore of scenic Tie Hack Reservoir at an elevation of 7,900 feet. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground. Rock outcroppings are found inside the campground and along the shoreline.Nearby Attractions
South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond and a small store with fishing and camping supplies.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.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
- 19 bookable sites
- 20 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 18 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Management, TIE HACK
Site types
- 19 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
20 campsites at Tie Hack
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 020 Host | Management | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 38 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 001 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 002 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 003 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 004 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 006 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 007 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 008 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 36 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 009 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 38 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 013 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 38 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 38 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 016 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 38 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 017 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 018 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | TIE HACK | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.28306, -106.94278 · 44°16'59.0"N 106°56'34.0"W
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, 2.4 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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Tie Hack
- Can you reserve a site at Tie Hack?
- Yes, Tie Hack is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Tie Hack have?
- 20 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Tie Hack?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Tie Hack?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Tie Hack.
- Are campfires allowed at Tie Hack?
- Campfires are allowed at Tie Hack. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Tie Hack also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Tie Hack'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. 13 reservable sites.
Restrictions:
- 14 day stay limit, electric motors only on Tie Hack Reservoir
Camping near Tie Hack
- South Fork (Wyoming) 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hettinger Group Area 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Middle Fork 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Circle Park Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hunter Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pole Creek Cabin 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Muddy Guard Cabin 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lost Cabin Campground 9.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Tensleep Lake 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mosier Gulch 7.2 mi · Facility
- Powder River Interpretive Site 11.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 406-587-9054
- Email support@rusticfreedom.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-14.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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