Willow Park

Bighorn National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: WORLAND, WY, WY

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Willow Park is located about 50 miles east of Worland, Wyoming on the west 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.comOff-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams are available in the

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/willow-park to be notified when sites open up.

Willow Park offers scenic mountain vistas near Cloud Peak Wilderness Area with 4.7/5 Google rating. Campers praise the gorgeous scenery, groomed trails, and excellent picnic areas with convenient trail junction maps.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Long-tailed Weasel, Dark-eyed Junco, Western Wood-Pewee, Cassin's Finch present in area

Insider tips for Willow Park: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring your own water hookup system as no hookups available Check trail maps at every junction for navigation guidance on Nordic ski and hiking trails

Skip Willow Park if: You need RV hookups — only self-contained RVs suitable. You require winter camping — seasonal closure November through April. You want spontaneous visits — federal campground requires advance booking.

Best time to visit Willow Park: May-October — Official seasonal operations period for the campground. August — Verified camper reported perfect weather conditions for outdoor events.

Nearby campgrounds: Lakeview Bighorn (WORLAND, WY), Sitting Bull (WORLAND, WY), Island Park Campground (Worland, WY), Boulder Park Campground (Worland, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Willow Park

Cell signal at Willow Park (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★ 4.7 (3 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Willow Park is located about 50 miles east of Worland, Wyoming on the west 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.comOff-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams are available in the surrounding area.

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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 RV40 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 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 — only self-contained RVs suitable✕ You require winter camping — seasonal closure November through April✕ You want spontaneous visits — federal campground requires advance booking

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Bring your own water hookup system as no hookups available

Check trail maps at every junction for navigation guidance on Nordic ski and hiking trails

Best: May-October

Official seasonal operations period for the campground

Best: August

Verified camper reported perfect weather conditions for outdoor events

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, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Long-tailed Weasel, Dark-eyed Junco, Western Wood-Pewee, Cassin's Finch present in area

Location

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Getting there →

From Worland, Wyoming, travel 50 miles east on U.S. Highway 16.

Campground entrance

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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 Willow Park cost per night?+
Willow Park costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Willow Park open?+
Willow Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Willow Park have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Willow Park?+
Willow Park can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Willow Park?+
Willow Park 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 Willow Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Willow Park is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Willow Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Willow Park 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
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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★ 4.7 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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