Willow Park
Campground · Wyoming · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Bighorn National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 150
- People per site
- 8,381 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Willow Park is located about 50 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
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.Meadowlark Lake is within a couple miles of the campground. This small lake allows motorized craft at a no-wake speed. West Tensleep Lake, a few miles north of the campground, is open to non-motorized craft only.
Facilities
The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people for day-use picnicking and up to 60 people for overnight camping. The site is equipped with several picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire circle with benches. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.Natural Features
The campground is situated in an open meadow surrounded by a forest of lodgepole pine. Many lakes and streams are found throughout the Bighorn Mountains.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.Nearby Attractions
The James T. Saban 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 This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active.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.
Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining options, lodging, 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
- Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 150 people per site
- Loops: WILL
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
1 campsite at Willow Park
Check-in 11:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILL | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 150 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.18361, -107.23750 · 44°11'1.0"N 107°14'15.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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, 5.6 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
Group rates: $90 for 1-35 people, $110 for 36-60 people, $130 for 61-120 people, $160 for 121- 150 people (150 is maximum). A fee for exceeding the number of people listed in the reservation will be collected at the campground. Firewood may be purchased for $6.00/bundle.
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 Willow Park
- Can you reserve a site at Willow Park?
- Yes, Willow Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Willow Park have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Willow Park?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Willow Park?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Willow Park.
- Are campfires allowed at Willow Park?
- Campfires are allowed at Willow Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Willow Park also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Willow Park's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Group Fees: $90 for 1-35, $110 for 36-60, $130 for 61-120, $160 over 120 (150 people maximum) 1 reservable site.
Restrictions:
- 14 day stay limit
Camping near Willow Park
- Lakeview Bighorn 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sitting Bull 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Island Park Campground 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boulder Park Campground 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Tensleep Lake 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Leigh Creek Campground 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout 11.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lake View Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
- Sitting Bull Campground 1.4 mi · Campground
- Deer Park Campground 4.2 mi · Campground
- Tensleep Canyon Interpretive Site 7.4 mi · Facility
- Powder River Interpretive Site 8.2 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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