Middle Fork

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Worland, WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$40 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (68 reviews)

Season: May through October

Middle Fork Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The 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.comThe campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ri

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/middle-fork to be notified when sites open up.

Middle Fork offers 9 well-maintained sites in the Bighorn National Forest near Cloud Peak Wilderness Area with excellent amenities including drinking water, dump station, and river access. Google reviewers consistently praise specific riverside sites and the campground's cleanliness, with a 4.9/5 rating from 48 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Pronghorn, and Mule Deer present in the area. Also watch for Yellow-bellied Marmots, Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, Rufous Hummingbirds, Mountain Bluebirds, Western Meadowlarks, and Wandering Garter Snakes.

Insider tips for Middle Fork: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand Site #2 offers riverside access with good seating areas for relaxation Site #7 has shaded areas but terrain may be challenging for tent setup; scout before pitching Arrive early in the season for better site selection

Skip Middle Fork if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require gooseneck or large RV accommodations — verify self-contained RV suitability. You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally. Horse activities are planned — horse droppings have been reported near sites.

Best time to visit Middle Fork: September — Verified camper stayed September 16th (last day of season) and found sites still available with unlocked, nice bathrooms. May-October — Official operating season.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Middle Fork

Cell signal at Middle Fork (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 (68 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Middle Fork Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The 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.comThe campground offers 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 RV80 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites4 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
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 — no hookups available at most sites✕ You require gooseneck or large RV accommodations — verify self-contained RV suitability✕ You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally✕ Horse activities are planned — horse droppings have been reported near sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand

Site #2 offers riverside access with good seating areas for relaxation

Site #7 has shaded areas but terrain may be challenging for tent setup; scout before pitching

Arrive early in the season for better site selection

Best: September

Verified camper stayed September 16th (last day of season) and found sites still available with unlocked, nice bathrooms

Best: May-October

Official operating season

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, Pronghorn, and Mule Deer present in the area. Also watch for Yellow-bellied Marmots, Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, Rufous Hummingbirds, Mountain Bluebirds, Western Meadowlarks, and Wandering Garter Snakes.

Location

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Getting there →

From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west 13 miles.

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Middle Fork cost per night?+
Middle Fork costs $20–$40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Middle Fork open?+
Middle Fork is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Middle Fork have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Middle Fork?+
Middle Fork can accommodate RVs up to 80 feet.
How do I make reservations at Middle Fork?+
Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Middle Fork is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Middle Fork open, and what are check-in times?+
Middle Fork 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
api.inaturalist.org
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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$20 /night★ 4.6 (68)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Hettinger Group Area

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South Fork (Wyoming)

Worland, WY

From $20/night

Circle Park Campground

Worland, WY

From $18.5/night

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