Ranger Creek Recreation Area
Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Worland, WY, WY
Price: From $18.5 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ranger Creek Group Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) at an elevation of 7,500 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, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing
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Ranger Creek Recreation Area offers beautiful camping at 7,500 feet elevation in Bighorn National Forest with excellent access to hiking, fishing, and scenic driving. Google reviewers consistently rate it 4.8/5 stars, praising the facility as a great family destination with well-maintained amenities.
Wildlife alert: Moose, American Elk, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Townsend's Solitaire, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Ranger Creek Recreation Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV or prepare for tent camping; no hookups available Campground is 34 miles east of Greybull, WY on U.S. Highway 14, then 3.5 miles on Forest Road 17
Skip Ranger Creek Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups—none are available. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You plan to visit early summer—trail wash-outs may limit hiking access.
Best time to visit Ranger Creek Recreation Area: July-September — Campground operates May-October, but Google reviews note many trails have wash-out damage earlier in summer; later summer is recommended.
Nearby campgrounds: Shell Creek (Worland, WY), Dead Swede (WORLAND, WY), Owen Creek (WORLAND, WY), Tie Flume (WORLAND, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ranger Creek Recreation Area
Cell signal at Ranger Creek Recreation 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.
Ranger Creek Group Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) at an elevation of 7,500 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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high demand
Bring a self-contained RV or prepare for tent camping; no hookups available
Campground is 34 miles east of Greybull, WY on U.S. Highway 14, then 3.5 miles on Forest Road 17
Campground operates May-October, but Google reviews note many trails have wash-out damage earlier in summer; later summer is recommended
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Getting there →
Located 34 miles east of Greybull, Wyoming on U.S. Highway 14. Turn off onto Paintrock Lake Road (Forest Road 17). Ranger Creek Campground is 3.5 miles from the turnoff, 2 miles beyond Shell Creek Campground.
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- 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.
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