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).