Pine Island Group Area

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: WORLAND, WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Pine Island Group Area is located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Pine Island Group Area offers excellent value at $20/night with highly-rated facilities (4.9/5 stars). Campers praise the clean bathrooms, well-maintained building, and spacious grounds suitable for groups and tent camping along the scenic Bighorn Byway.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Elk, Shiras Moose, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Red Crossbill, Northern Flicker, Mountain Bluebird, Dark-eyed Junco

Insider tips for Pine Island Group Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Group area format allows multiple campers; ideal for organized gatherings Bring self-contained RV or camp; most sites have no hookups despite electric hookups being listed as amenity

Skip Pine Island Group Area if: You require full RV hookups — most sites lack them. You need year-round access — seasonal May-October only. You prefer smaller, quieter settings — this is a group area designed for larger parties.

Best time to visit Pine Island Group Area: May-October — Seasonal operations only; campground open these months at 8,400 ft elevation.

Nearby campgrounds: Prune Creek (WORLAND, WY), Sibley Lake (WORLAND, WY), North Tongue (WORLAND, WY), Tie Flume (WORLAND, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Island Group Area

Cell signal at Pine Island 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.

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WORLAND, WY, WY★ 4.6 (5 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Pine Island Group Area is located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites.

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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
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
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 require full RV hookups — most sites lack them✕ You need year-round access — seasonal May-October only✕ You prefer smaller, quieter settings — this is a group area designed for larger parties

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Group area format allows multiple campers; ideal for organized gatherings

Bring self-contained RV or camp; most sites have no hookups despite electric hookups being listed as amenity

Best: May-October

Seasonal operations only; campground open these months at 8,400 ft elevation

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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, Elk, Shiras Moose, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Red Crossbill, Northern Flicker, Mountain Bluebird, Dark-eyed Junco

Location

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406-587-9054· Bighorn National Forest
Getting there →

Located 27 miles west of Dayton, Wyoming, on U.S. Highway 14.

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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Pine Island Group Area cost per night?+
Pine Island Group Area costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Pine Island Group Area open?+
Pine Island Group Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pine Island Group Area have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Pine Island Group Area?+
Pine Island Group Area can accommodate RVs up to 75 feet.
How do I make reservations at Pine Island Group Area?+
Pine Island Group Area 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 Pine Island Group Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pine Island Group Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pine Island Group Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Pine Island Group Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Print Facility Map
●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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$20 /night★ 4.6 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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