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Lower Paintrock Lake Campground

Located around Lower Paint Rock Lake. Trailhead access to the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Directions: Seventeen miles east of Shell, WY on Hwy 14, then 25.1 miles south on FSR 17.

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Medicine Lodge Lake Campground

Located on the shores of Upper Medicine Lodge Lake. Directions: Seventeen miles east of Shell, WY on Hwy 14, then 24.5 miles south on FSR 17. Fees $14 per night. Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. Reservations: Reservations are not accepted. All campsites are available on a first-come, …

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Ranger Creek Recreation Area

Just off the Big Horn Scenic Byway and nearby interpretive geological attractions at Shell Falls. Directions: From Greybull, WY, take US 14 east 32 miles to FSR 17 sign. Turn right at sign onto FSR 17 and go 3 miles. Reservations: Group site can be reserved by calling Toll Free or online. Fees $14 per …

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Shell Creek Campground

The campground is located along Shell Creek. Nearby is the Shell Falls Interpretive Site, which is a nice day trip to learn about the area’s geology. Directions: Seventeen miles east of Shell, WY, on Hwy 14. Then 1.2 miles south on FSR 17. Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free or on-line. …

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Island Park Campground

Along West Tensleep Creek. Directions: From Ten Sleep, WY, take Hwy 16 east 21.2 miles to FSR 27, turn left and drive about 3 miles to the campground. Fees $15 per night. Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 8 reservable sites.

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Lake View Campground

On the northern shore of Meadowlark Lake. Popular trout fishing area. Directions: From Ten Sleep, WY, take Hwy 16 east 20.3 miles and turn right at campground sign. Fees $15 per night. Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 12 reservable sites.

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Leigh Creek RV Dump Station

On the Cloud Peak Skyway, one of 2 RV dumpstations on the forest. Directions: From Buffalo, WY, take Hwy 16 west 34 miles. Turn left at the sign.

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Middle Fork Campground

Off of Cloud Peak Skyway, near YMCA of the Bighorns. Directions: From Buffalo, WY, take Hwy 16 west for 13 miles. Go 0.5 mile west on FSR 373. Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling or on-line. Fees $16 per night. Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. …

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Sitting Bull Campground

The campground is located in the treeline edge of an expansive mountain meadow. The nearby Meadowlark Lake offers boating and fishing opportunities. Directions: From Ten Sleep, WY, take Hwy 16 east 19.9 miles to FSR 432. Turn left and go about a mile to campground. Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free …

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West Tensleep to Lost Twins

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West Tensleep Lake Campground & Trailhead

On the shores of West Tensleep Lake with a trailhead for trails into the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Directions: From Ten Sleep, WY, take Hwy 16 east 17.5 miles to FSR 27. Turn left at sign onto FSR 27, cross a bridge and go 1.1 miles to a “Y” intersection. Bear right, continuing on FSR 27, …

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