Dead Swede
Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WORLAND, WY, WY
Price: From $20.5 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (84 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dead Swede Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Overlook and Woodrock areas at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing
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Dead Swede offers a peaceful, well-maintained campground 5 miles off the main highway with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and a 4.8/5 Google rating from real campers praising its cleanliness, quiet setting, and friendly host.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Moose, Coyote, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, and various bird species including Mountain Chickadee and Canada Jay documented in the area.
Insider tips for Dead Swede: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills up quickly. Road to campground is 5 miles on Forest Road 26; well-maintained but expect some potholes and washboard conditions. Campground is situated on South Tongue River with fishing access available.
Skip Dead Swede if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Dead Swede: May-October — Official operating season for Dead Swede Campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Tie Flume (WORLAND, WY), Owen Creek (WORLAND, WY), Prune Creek (WORLAND, WY), Sibley Lake (WORLAND, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dead Swede
Cell signal at Dead Swede (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.
Dead Swede Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Overlook and Woodrock areas at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills up quickly.
Road to campground is 5 miles on Forest Road 26; well-maintained but expect some potholes and washboard conditions.
Campground is situated on South Tongue River with fishing access available.
Official operating season for Dead Swede Campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Dayton, Wyoming, travel 26.5 miles west on U.S. Highway 14 to Burgess Junction. Continue 5 miles south on U.S. Highway 14, then turn east onto Forest Road 26 and travel about 5 miles east to the campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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