Bald Mountain Campground
Bighorn National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Worland, WY, WY
Price: From $18.5 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (51 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bald Mountain Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing
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Bald Mountain offers scenic beauty along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway with access to the nearby Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark, plus fishing opportunities and diverse recreational activities including hiking and biking in a historic mining area.
Wildlife alert: American Pika observed in the area—these alpine mammals are sensitive to heat and indicate high-elevation habitat. Also note Columbia Spotted Frog presence in the region.
Insider tips for Bald Mountain Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 15 sites and high demand during peak season If arriving by RV/motorhome, use the recommended route from Dayton via U.S. Highway 14/14A west (73 miles)—avoid the 10% grade on Highway 14A from Lovell, which is not recommended for RVs No hookups available, so bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping with vault toilets and drinking water
Skip Bald Mountain Campground if: You need RV hookups—none are available at this campground. You're towing a large RV from Lovell direction—the Highway 14A route has a steep 10% grade. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Bald Mountain Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Porcupine Campground (Wy) (Worland, WY), North Tongue (WORLAND, WY), Pine Island Group Area (WORLAND, WY), Owen Creek (WORLAND, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bald Mountain Campground
Cell signal at Bald Mountain Campground (Worland, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bald Mountain Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with only 15 sites and high demand during peak season
If arriving by RV/motorhome, use the recommended route from Dayton via U.S. Highway 14/14A west (73 miles)
avoid the 10% grade on Highway 14A from Lovell, which is not recommended for RVs
No hookups available, so bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping with vault toilets and drinking water
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
From Lovell, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14A (not U.S. Highway 14) 33 miles east. The highway has a 10% grade; not recomended for RVs and motorhomes. From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14/14A west 73 miles via Burgess Junction. This is the recommended route for RVs and motorhomes.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bighorn National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bighorn National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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