Leigh Creek Campground

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Worland, WY, WY

Price: From $18 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (56 reviews)

Season: May through October

Leigh Creek Campground is located about 35 miles east of Worland, Wyoming, on the west side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness area. Located in the Bighorn National Forest, visitors to the area enjoy 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) 431-7

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/leigh-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small, secluded 10-site campground in Bighorn National Forest near Cloud Peak Wilderness with creek access, shaded sites, and a 4.7/5 rating from campers who praise its peaceful beauty and mountain views.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti (elk), Long-tailed Weasel, Red-tailed Hawk, Western Tanager, and Bullsnake present in area

Insider tips for Leigh Creek Campground: Sites 7 and 8 are excellent tent sites Sites 4 and 5 are walk-in sites Use creek to cool off on hot days Book early—federal campground fills quickly

Skip Leigh Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites. You visit outside May-October seasonal closure. You need full amenities—vault toilets only.

Best time to visit Leigh Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season only; mid-July noted by campers as ideal timing.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Leigh Creek Campground

Cell signal at Leigh Creek 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★ 4.5 (56 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Leigh Creek Campground is located about 35 miles east of Worland, Wyoming, on the west side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness area. Located in the Bighorn National Forest, visitors to the area enjoy 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 several single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill.

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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 RV54 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—none available at most sites✕ You visit outside May-October seasonal closure✕ You need full amenities—vault toilets only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Sites 7 and 8 are excellent tent sites

Sites 4 and 5 are walk-in sites

Use creek to cool off on hot days

Book early

federal campground fills quickly

Best: May-October

Official operating season only; mid-July noted by campers as ideal timing

Things to do nearby

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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: Wapiti (elk), Long-tailed Weasel, Red-tailed Hawk, Western Tanager, and Bullsnake present in area

Location

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Getting there →

From Ten Sleep, WY, drive 7.5 miles on Hwy 16 to FSR 018 (WY Hwy 435). Bear right and travel nearly 1 more mile to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Leigh Creek Campground cost per night?+
Leigh Creek Campground costs $18 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Leigh Creek Campground open?+
Leigh Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Leigh Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Leigh Creek Campground?+
Leigh Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 36 feet.
How do I make reservations at Leigh Creek Campground?+
Leigh Creek 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 Leigh Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Leigh Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Leigh Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Leigh Creek 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
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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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$18 /night★ 4.5 (56)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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