Sibley Lake

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: WORLAND, WY, WY

Price: From $20.5 per night

Price range: $20.5–$25.5 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (176 reviews)

Season: May through October

Sibley Lake Campground is located at Sibley Lake along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,900 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, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sibley-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Sibley Lake offers a beautiful, quiet setting at 7,900 feet elevation with amazing lake views and convenient access for fishing. High Google review rating (4.7/5) confirms it's a nice base camp for exploring the Bighorn National Forest with opportunities for fly fishing in the lake and nearby Tongue River.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Elk, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, and American Black Bear present in area. Also Mountain Bluebird, Dark-eyed Junco, and Red Crossbill.

Insider tips for Sibley Lake: Book early — federal campground fills up quickly 36-foot RVs confirmed to fit sites with easy parking Belly boating and fly fishing productive on lake and Tongue River Camp host on-site and welcoming to assist with questions

Skip Sibley Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require winter camping — seasonal operation May through October only.

Best time to visit Sibley Lake: May-October — Campground seasonal operations period per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Prune Creek (WORLAND, WY), Pine Island Group Area (WORLAND, WY), Tie Flume (WORLAND, WY), North Tongue (WORLAND, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sibley Lake

Cell signal at Sibley Lake (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 (176 reviews)From $20.5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Sibley Lake Campground is located at Sibley Lake along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,900 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 RV85 ft
Hookups15 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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; suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You require winter camping — seasonal operation May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills up quickly

36-foot RVs confirmed to fit sites with easy parking

Belly boating and fly fishing productive on lake and Tongue River

Camp host on-site and welcoming to assist with questions

Best: May-October

Campground seasonal operations period per verified data

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, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, and American Black Bear present in area. Also Mountain Bluebird, Dark-eyed Junco, and Red Crossbill.

Location

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

From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14 southwest about 25 miles to the campground.

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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Sibley Lake cost per night?+
Sibley Lake costs $20.5–$25.5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Sibley Lake open?+
Sibley Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sibley Lake have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Sibley Lake?+
Sibley Lake can accommodate RVs up to 85 feet.
How do I make reservations at Sibley Lake?+
Sibley Lake 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 Sibley Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sibley Lake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sibley Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Sibley Lake 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
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
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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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$20.5 /night★ 4.6 (176)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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