Tie Hack

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: WORLAND, WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (111 reviews)

Season: May through October

Tie Hack Campground is located close to Tie Hack Reservoir, just 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The 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.comThe campground offers single-family sites, which can accommodate a

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/tie-hack to be notified when sites open up.

Tie Hack offers a well-maintained, clean campground with friendly hosts and spacious, wooded sites near Tie Hack Reservoir. Google reviewers consistently praise the facility maintenance and peaceful atmosphere with minimal generator noise.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Mountain Bluebird, Rufous Hummingbird, Western Meadowlark, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area.

Insider tips for Tie Hack: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 19 sites Sites are densely wooded with pine for excellent shade Campground hosts actively maintain facilities including regular bathroom pumping

Skip Tie Hack if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You need full-service amenities — vault toilets and no hookups only. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Tie Hack: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: South Fork (Wyoming) (Worland, WY), Hettinger Group Area (Worland, WY), Circle Park Campground (Worland, WY), Hunter Campground (BUFFALO, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tie Hack

Cell signal at Tie Hack (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 (111 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tie Hack Campground is located close to Tie Hack Reservoir, just 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The 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.comThe campground offers single-family sites, which can accommodate a maximum of 8 people at one time.

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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 RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites18 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 require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You need full-service amenities — vault toilets and no hookups only✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 19 sites

Sites are densely wooded with pine for excellent shade

Campground hosts actively maintain facilities including regular bathroom pumping

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Mountain Bluebird, Rufous Hummingbird, Western Meadowlark, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

Take US Hwy. 16 west from Buffalo, Wyoming for about 12 miles. Then take Tie Hack Reservoir Road (FDR #21) about 0.5 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Tie Hack cost per night?+
Tie Hack costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Tie Hack open?+
Tie Hack is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tie Hack have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Tie Hack?+
Tie Hack can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Tie Hack?+
Tie Hack 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 Tie Hack?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tie Hack is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tie Hack open, and what are check-in times?+
Tie Hack 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 /night★ 4.6 (111)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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