South Fork (Wyoming)
Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Worland, WY, WY
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (74 reviews)
Season: May through October
South Fork Campground is located 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding 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.comTie Hack Reservoir is nearby, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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South Fork is a small, scenic campground with only 13 sites located 15 miles west of Buffalo near Cloud Peak Wilderness Area in Bighorn National Forest. Campers consistently praise the shaded sites, creek access, and surrounding hiking and off-road vehicle trails.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Pronghorn, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Mountain Bluebird, Rufous Hummingbird, Western Meadowlark, and Wandering Garter Snake
Insider tips for South Fork (Wyoming): Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 13 total sites Site #8 is noted by campers as the best spot on the creek Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Skip South Fork (Wyoming) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available). You require camping outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer larger campgrounds with more than 13 sites.
Best time to visit South Fork (Wyoming): May-October — Seasonal operations; campground open May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Tie Hack (WORLAND, WY), Hettinger Group Area (Worland, WY), Circle Park Campground (Worland, WY), Hunter Campground (BUFFALO, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Fork (Wyoming)
Cell signal at South Fork (Wyoming) (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.
South Fork Campground is located 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding 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.comTie Hack Reservoir is nearby, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 13 total sites
Site #8 is noted by campers as the best spot on the creek
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Seasonal operations; campground open May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west for 15 miles to Forest Service Road 337. Follow Forest Service Road 337 east for .25 miles to the 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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