Hunter Campground

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: BUFFALO, WY, WY

Price: From $22 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (46 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Hunter Trailhead is a campground constructed with the equestrian camper in mind, but available for all users. The campground is located in Johnson Country, Wyoming, just two miles off the Cloud Peak Scenic Byway on Highway 16. The winding drive to the campground travels two miles west of U.S.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Hunter Campground offers beautiful primitive campsites with excellent hosts (Stan & Libby) who provide helpful trail guidance. Campers praise the stunning wildflowers, clean facilities, and equestrian-friendly setup in a scenic mountain setting.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Mountain Bluebird, Rufous Hummingbird, Vesper Sparrow, and Wandering Garter Snake observed in the area

Insider tips for Hunter Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 9 sites Ask camp hosts Stan & Libby for trail recommendations; they are knowledgeable and helpful Bring your horse; the campground has good equestrian facilities and riders report you can explore in any direction

Skip Hunter Campground if: You need hookups; no hookups available at campground. You want developed amenities; sites are primitive. You're planning a late September or fall trip; early snow is possible.

Best time to visit Hunter Campground: Summer — Wildflowers are breathtaking and weather is optimal for camping and horseback riding. Early September or earlier — Snow and cold temperatures can arrive as early as mid-September based on verified camper reports.

Nearby campgrounds: Middle Fork (Worland, WY), Circle Park Campground (Worland, WY), Tie Hack (WORLAND, WY), South Fork (Wyoming) (Worland, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hunter Campground

Cell signal at Hunter Campground (BUFFALO, 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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BUFFALO, WY, WY★ 4.5 (46 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Hunter Trailhead is a campground constructed with the equestrian camper in mind, but available for all users. The campground is located in Johnson Country, Wyoming, just two miles off the Cloud Peak Scenic Byway on Highway 16. The winding drive to the campground travels two miles west of U.S.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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 hookups; no hookups available at campground✕ You want developed amenities; sites are primitive✕ You're planning a late September or fall trip; early snow is possible

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 9 sites

Ask camp hosts Stan & Libby for trail recommendations; they are knowledgeable and helpful

Bring your horse; the campground has good equestrian facilities and riders report you can explore in any direction

Best: Summer

Wildflowers are breathtaking and weather is optimal for camping and horseback riding

Best: Early September or earlier

Snow and cold temperatures can arrive as early as mid-September based on verified camper reports

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Mountain Bluebird, Rufous Hummingbird, Vesper Sparrow, and Wandering Garter Snake observed in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Buffalo, travel west on Highway 16 for 13 miles. Turn off Highway 16 west onto Forest Road 19, where you will travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Hunter Campground cost per night?+
Hunter Campground costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Hunter Campground open?+
Hunter Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hunter Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Hunter Campground?+
Hunter Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Hunter Campground?+
Hunter 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 Hunter Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hunter Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hunter Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Hunter Campground is open Year-round. 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
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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$22 /night★ 4.5 (46)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Middle Fork

Worland, WY

From $20/night

Circle Park Campground

Worland, WY

From $18.5/night

Tie Hack

WORLAND, WY

From $20/night

South Fork (Wyoming)

Worland, WY

From $20/night

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