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Middle Fork Of The Powder River Campground

Astride a blue-ribbon trout stream, this remote and picturesque campground features five camping sites with fire rings, restroom and drinking water. Use of the area is free with a 14-day limit on camping (as on all public lands). The Middle Fork of the Powder River Campground, located at an elevation of 7,500 feet, is open from May through September.

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Amenities & rules

Stay limit14 Days

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Middle Fork Of The Powder River Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.59 inches of precipitation, 10.2 inches of snowFebruary: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 10.5 inches of snowMarch: 1.12 inches of precipitation, 9.4 inches of snowApril: 1.70 inches of precipitation, 6.4 inches of snowMay: 2.31 inches of precipitation, 0.9 inches of snowJune: 1.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.97 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.76 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.25 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowOctober: 1.45 inches of precipitation, 5.2 inches of snowNovember: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 8.6 inches of snowDecember: 0.81 inches of precipitation, 11.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 17.4°F averageFebruary: 20.9°F averageMarch: 32.9°F averageApril: 41.1°F averageMay: 50.9°F averageJune: 61.0°F averageJuly: 69.0°F averageAugust: 66.3°F averageSeptember: 55.4°F averageOctober: 42.4°F averageNovember: 29.5°F averageDecember: 18.6°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Tensleep 16Sse, 20 miles from the campground at 4,680 feet, station USC00488858 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 14 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 63 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Ten Sleep, the area is reached by driving 20 miles south on State Highway 434 to Big Trails. From there turn left on the graveled Dry Farm Road and drive about 13 miles to the Hazelton Road. Turn right and drive about 17 miles on two-track dirt road to the campground.

Nearest townWorland, Wyoming
Coordinates43.5773° N, 107.1401° W · Directions ↗
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Middle Fork Of The Powder River Campground?

No. Middle Fork Of The Powder River Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: How first-come camping works

How long can I stay at Middle Fork Of The Powder River Campground?

14 Days

What is the nearest town to Middle Fork Of The Powder River Campground?

Worland, Wyoming.

Source: Getting there

What if Middle Fork Of The Powder River Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Grave Springs Campground (9.1 mi, first-come), Outlaw Cave Campground (9.7 mi, first-come), and Buffalo Creek Campground (10.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby