Half Moon Lake Campground

Bridger-Teton National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Pinedale, WY, WY

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (38 reviews)

Season: May through October

Half Moon Lake campground is situated just off the northeast shore of Half Moon Lake at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming.This campground offers 17 sites; three of these provide direct lake access. Each site is well screened by willows and equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are two vault toilets within the campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch

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

Half Moon Lake Campground offers scenic lakeside camping at 7,600 feet elevation in Bridger-Teton National Forest with excellent recreation including fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, and lake trout, plus boating, swimming, canoeing, and nearby hiking trails. Campers praise the beautiful lake views, clean water, and well-maintained sites nestled in willow and aspen trees.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Uinta Ground Squirrels present in the area. Bird species include Barrow's Goldeneye, Dusky Grouse, and Northern Flicker.

Insider tips for Half Moon Lake Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites About half the sites are reservable; the rest are first-come, first-served Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Skip Half Moon Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites. You prefer larger campgrounds with on-site camp host. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Half Moon Lake Campground: May-October — Official campground operating season.

Nearby campgrounds: Fremont Lake (PINEDALE, WY), Sandy Beach Picnic Area (Pinedale, WY), New Fork Lake Group Campground (PINEDALE, WY), Narrows Campground (PINEDALE, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Half Moon Lake Campground

Cell signal at Half Moon Lake Campground (Pinedale, 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.

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Pinedale, WY, WY★ 4 (38 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Half Moon Lake campground is situated just off the northeast shore of Half Moon Lake at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming.This campground offers 17 sites; three of these provide direct lake access. Each site is well screened by willows and equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are two vault toilets within the campground.

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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
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 need RV hookups—none available at most sites✕ You prefer larger campgrounds with on-site camp host✕ You're visiting outside May-October seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites

About half the sites are reservable; the rest are first-come, first-served

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Best: May-October

Official campground operating season

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Uinta Ground Squirrels present in the area. Bird species include Barrow's Goldeneye, Dusky Grouse, and Northern Flicker.

Location

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(307)367-4326· Bridger-Teton National Forest
Getting there →

To reach the campground from Pinedale, drive to the east side of town and turn northeast onto the Fremont Lake road, passing the Pinedale Ranger District Office. Continue straight on the main road for approximately 10 miles to Half Moon Lake Road. Turn right onto road and continue for approximately two miles to campground access road.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bridger-Teton National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bridger-Teton National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Half Moon Lake Campground cost per night?+
Half Moon Lake Campground costs $12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Half Moon Lake Campground open?+
Half Moon Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Half Moon Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Half Moon Lake Campground?+
Half Moon Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Half Moon Lake Campground?+
Half Moon Lake 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 Half Moon Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Half Moon Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Half Moon Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Half Moon Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$12 /night★ 4 (38)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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