Willow Park
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.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 150 / 20 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 11:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Group rates: $90 for 1-35 people, $110 for 36-60 people, $130 for 61-120 people, $160 for 121- 150 people (150 is maximum). A fee for exceeding the number of people listed in the reservation will be collected at the campground. Firewood may be purchased for $6.00/bundle. |
The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people for day-use picnicking and up to 60 people for overnight camping. The site is equipped with several picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire circle with benches. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Memorial Day - Labor Day |
| Forest | Bighorn National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online. |
| Fees | Group Fees: $90 for 1-35, $110 for 36-60, $130 for 61-120, $160 over 120 (150 people maximum) 1 reservable site. |
| Rules | 14 day stay limit |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Worland, Wyoming, travel 50 miles east on U.S. Highway 16.
| Nearest town | Ten Sleep, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44.1836° N, 107.2375° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: [email protected]
Charges and cancellations
This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Fire nearby
- WildfirePk
39 mi from the campground · 1,645 acres · 85% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 43.2 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
The James T. Saban Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the surrounding area. Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining options, lodging, and fishing and camping supplies.
- 8.7 miLily Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miEast Tensleep Lake ↗4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miDriveway1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miTensleep3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miLake Creek ATV2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.9 miJames T. Saban Lookout0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miPasture Park ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Bighorn National Forest begins about 2.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.2 miBighorn National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,112,948 acres
- 5.5 miCloud Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 191,914 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- James T. Saban LookoutStructure · Ten Sleep · 2.9 mi
- Schunk LodgeHistoric district · Big Horn · 12.3 mi
- Emerson Parks HouseBuilding · Ten Sleep · 14.6 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated in an open meadow surrounded by a forest of lodgepole pine. Many lakes and streams are found throughout the Bighorn Mountains.
Recreation
Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams are available in the surrounding area. Diverse hikes vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks; many trails access the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Meadowlark Lake is within a couple miles of the campground. This small lake allows motorized craft at a no-wake speed. West Tensleep Lake, a few miles north of the campground, is open to non-motorized craft only.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Willow Park?
Sites at Willow Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Willow Park?
Group rates: $90 for 1-35 people, $110 for 36-60 people, $130 for 61-120 people, $160 for 121- 150 people (150 is maximum). A fee for exceeding the number of people listed in the reservation will be collected at the campground. Firewood may be purchased for $6.00/bundle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Willow Park?
Check-in 11:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Willow Park open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Willow Park have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Willow Park?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Willow Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Willow Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Willow Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. 14 day stay limit
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Willow Park?
Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams are available in the surrounding area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Willow Park?
Ten Sleep, Wyoming. The James T.
Source: Getting there
What if Willow Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lakeview Bighorn (1.1 mi), Sitting Bull (1.4 mi), and Island Park Campground (1.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby