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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.

    Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    406-587-9054· Bighorn National Forest
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    Getting there →

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

    Campground entrance

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    #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.

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    $20 /night★ 4.6 (5)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Prune Creek

    WORLAND, WY

    From $20.5/night

    Sibley Lake

    WORLAND, WY

    From $20.5/night

    North Tongue

    WORLAND, WY

    From $18/night

    Tie Flume

    WORLAND, WY

    From $20.5/night

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