Island Park Campground

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Worland, WY, WY

Price: From $18.5 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (47 reviews)

Season: May through October

Island Park Campground is located in pine and spruce forest on West Tensleep Creek near West Tensleep Lake and the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Located 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, and 55 east of Worland, Wyoming, on US Hwy 16 this campground is nestled in the Bighorn National Forest offering 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

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

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

Small, quiet, and well-maintained campground in Bighorn National Forest with excellent fishing access on West Tensleep Creek and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities including moose sightings.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Red Squirrel, and various bird species including Western Wood-Pewee and Dark-eyed Junco

Insider tips for Island Park Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 9 sites RV sites have no hookups but are suitable for self-contained RVs Sites are spaced far apart providing privacy and quiet experience

Skip Island Park Campground if: You need RV hookups. You plan to visit outside May through October seasonal closure. You prefer larger developed campgrounds.

Best time to visit Island Park Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Willow Park (WORLAND, WY), Sitting Bull (WORLAND, WY), Lakeview Bighorn (WORLAND, WY), Boulder Park Campground (Worland, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Island Park Campground

Cell signal at Island Park Campground (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.

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Worland, WY, WY★ 4.6 (47 reviews)From $18.5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Island Park Campground is located in pine and spruce forest on West Tensleep Creek near West Tensleep Lake and the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Located 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, and 55 east of Worland, Wyoming, on US Hwy 16 this campground is nestled in the Bighorn National Forest offering 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.comWest Tensleep Creek is adjacent to the campground and West Tensleep Lake is four miles away, along with other lakes and creeks.

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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
Max RV75 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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✕ You plan to visit outside May through October seasonal closure✕ You prefer larger developed campgrounds

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

RV sites have no hookups but are suitable for self-contained RVs

Sites are spaced far apart providing privacy and quiet experience

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

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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, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Red Squirrel, and various bird species including Western Wood-Pewee and Dark-eyed Junco

Location

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Getting there →

Drive 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, on US Highway 16; then go 3 miles north on FSR 27. From Buffalo, Wyoming, travel west 42 miles on US Hwy 16 to FSR 27 (at Deer Haven Lodge), turn right onto FSR 27 and go 3 miles north to campground.

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Island Park Campground cost per night?+
Island Park Campground costs $18.5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Island Park Campground open?+
Island Park Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Island Park Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Island Park Campground?+
Island Park Campground can accommodate RVs up to 75 feet.
How do I make reservations at Island Park Campground?+
Island Park 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 Island Park Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Island Park Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Island Park Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Island Park Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$18.5 /night★ 4.6 (47)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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