Lakeview Bighorn, Bighorn National Forest - Recreation.gov (2024)

Bighorn National Forest

Lakeview Campground is located on Meadowlark Lake 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 Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.com

The campground offers single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

The nearest dump station is 12 miles away on Powder River Pass.

Need to Know

  • 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 fee at the campground.
  • Firewood may be purchased from the campground host.
  • Site #10 is a double site. The double site fee (1-16 people) is $36.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; extra cars (limit of 2) are free.

  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This 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 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).

Natural Features

The campground overlooks scenic Meadowlark Lake, which can be viewed from several sites. A forest of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees covers the campground. Many additional lakes and streams are found in the surrounding area.

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 This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active.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 Meadowlark Lake 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.

Recreation

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.

Changes & 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).

Contact Information

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FOREST ROAD 424 TEN SLEEP WY 82442

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 406-587-9054

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Worland, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 east for 52 miles.

Available Campsites

  • Site 015, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Site 008, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 003, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 014, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Site 005, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 007, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 011, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 016, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Site 002, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 018, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Site 020, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Site 013, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Site 017, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Site 019, Loop LOWR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Site 009, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 004, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 010, Loop LAKE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 001, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
  • Site 006, Loop LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric

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