Circle Park Campground

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Worland, WY, WY

Price: From $18.5 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (46 reviews)

Season: May through October

Circle Park Campground is located about 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. Part of the Bighorn National Forest, the area 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.comThe campground sits at the edge of a meadow tucked in a dense forest of

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/circle-park-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Circle Park Campground is a well-maintained, secluded primitive campground in the Bighorn National Forest near Cloud Peak Wilderness Area with excellent hiking, fishing, and scenic driving opportunities. Campers consistently praise its cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and helpful camp host.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, and White-tailed Deer present in area; also Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Mountain Bluebird, Rufous Hummingbird, Western Meadowlark, and Wandering Garter Snake.

Insider tips for Circle Park Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 10 sites and high demand Road conditions to campground are rough gravel/dirt; trailers over 38 feet may have difficulty Camp host on-site can provide local knowledge and assistance Vault toilets have lights and are well-maintained

Skip Circle Park Campground if: You have an RV over 38 feet or need full hookups — no hookups available and road access is challenging. You need services outside May-October operating season. You have a self-contained RV but prefer developed campgrounds with modern amenities.

Best time to visit Circle Park Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Hettinger Group Area (Worland, WY), South Fork (Wyoming) (Worland, WY), Tie Hack (WORLAND, WY), Hunter Campground (BUFFALO, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Circle Park Campground

Cell signal at Circle Park Campground (Worland, WY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

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.

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Worland, WY, WY★ 4.3 (46 reviews)From $18.5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Circle Park Campground is located about 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. Part of the Bighorn National Forest, the area 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.comThe campground sits at the edge of a meadow tucked in a dense forest of lodgepole pine and aspen with widely spaced sites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You have an RV over 38 feet or need full hookups — no hookups available and road access is challenging✕ You need services outside May-October operating season✕ You have a self-contained RV but prefer developed campgrounds with modern amenities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 10 sites and high demand

Road conditions to campground are rough gravel/dirt; trailers over 38 feet may have difficulty

Camp host on-site can provide local knowledge and assistance

Vault toilets have lights and are well-maintained

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Mule Deer, and White-tailed Deer present in area; also Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Mountain Bluebird, Rufous Hummingbird, Western Meadowlark, and Wandering Garter Snake.

Location

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Getting there →

From Buffalo, WY, take US Hwy 16 west for 13.4 miles to FS Road 20 (Circle Park Road), turn right, go 2.1 miles.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Circle Park Campground cost per night?+
Circle Park Campground costs $18.5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Circle Park Campground open?+
Circle Park Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Circle Park Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Circle Park Campground?+
Circle Park Campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Circle Park Campground?+
Circle Park Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Circle Park Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Circle Park Campground is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Circle Park Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Circle Park Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$18.5 /night★ 4.3 (46)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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