Hettinger Group Area
Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Worland, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hettinger Group Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding Bighorn National Forest 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.comFor facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.The campground offe
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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Hettinger Group Area is a scenic campground nestled in pine trees near Cloud Peak Wilderness Area with excellent group camping facilities including picnic tables, fire rings, and clean vault toilets. Google reviewers consistently praise its roomy layout, beautiful views, and suitability for group gatherings.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Pronghorn, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Mountain Bluebird, Rufous Hummingbird, Western Tanager, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Hettinger Group Area: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Tie Hack Reservoir is a short drive away for additional recreation. Group camping emphasis makes this ideal for organized gatherings with ample space. Located 14.5 miles west of Buffalo on U.S. Highway 16 for easy access.
Skip Hettinger Group Area if: Traveling outside May-October seasonal window — campground is closed.. You require RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need more than 1 total site available..
Best time to visit Hettinger Group Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Middle Fork (Worland, WY), Tie Hack (WORLAND, WY), South Fork (Wyoming) (Worland, WY), Circle Park Campground (Worland, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hettinger Group Area
Cell signal at Hettinger Group Area (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.
Hettinger Group Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding Bighorn National Forest 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.comFor facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people, and can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.
Tie Hack Reservoir is a short drive away for additional recreation.
Group camping emphasis makes this ideal for organized gatherings with ample space.
Located 14.5 miles west of Buffalo on U.S. Highway 16 for easy access.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west for 14.5 miles.
Campground entrance
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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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