U.S. Forest Service · Bighorn National Forest · Lovell, WY

Bald Mountain Campground

Bald Mountain Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

Closed for the season Reservable · Recreation.gov 15 sites From $10 per night 80 ft max No hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of Esther Fishbaugh, GCC · Recreation.gov

1fire
active

Pk · 32 mi away · 1,645 acres

Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16

Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups

Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Shade	People / vehicles	Fires
001	Back-in	40	Gravel	Partial	8 / 2	Yes
002	Back-in	80	Gravel	Partial	8 / 2	Yes
003	Back-in	40	Gravel	Partial	8 / 2	Yes
004	Back-in	45	Gravel		8 / 2	Yes
005	Back-in	35	Gravel		8 / 2	Yes
006	Back-in	25	Gravel	Partial	8 / 2	Yes
007	Back-in	45	Gravel	Partial	8 / 2	Yes
008	Back-in	45	Gravel	Full	8 / 2	Yes
009	Back-in	45	Gravel	Partial	8 / 2	Yes
010	Back-in	50	Gravel	Partial	8 / 2	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 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	None
Max vehicle length	80 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions
Fees	Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $10.00/day (includes taxes) at the campground. Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.

The campground offers single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction

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	June - 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 on-line.
Fees	$20 per night. Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 11 reservable sites.
Rules	14 day stay limit

Bighorn National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Burgess Junction, 17 miles from the campground at 8,060 feet, station USC00481220 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 24 inches a year.

Getting there

From Lovell, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14A (not U.S. Highway 14) 33 miles east. The highway has a 10% grade; not recomended for RVs and motorhomes. From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14/14A west 73 miles via Burgess Junction. This is the recommended route for RVs and motorhomes.

Nearest town	Lovell, Wyoming
Coordinates	44.8042° N, 107.8600° 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

Wildfire
Pk
32 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 ↗	22.7 mi
Outdoor gear	Sportsman's Warehouse ↗	44.8 mi

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Worth a stop

The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is 4 miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation, all races of people, birds, fish, animals, trees and stones. According to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, cycles of life, seasons and day to night. High Country Lodge is nearby, offering guided horseback riding and backcountry pack trips, off-road vehicle rentals and guided fishing trips.

2.7 mi
Little Bighorn West Trailhead ↗Trailhead
11.2 mi
Cottonwood Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
12.9 mi
Tongue River Fishing East ↗Fishing site

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

1.5 mi
Petes Hole
3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
1.8 mi
Mayland
2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
1.9 mi
Beaver Creek Mesa
3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
2.1 mi
Bucking Mule Falls ↗
17.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
2.8 mi
Little Horn ↗
16.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
3.6 mi
North Beaver
3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

2.1 mi
Jaws TH ↗
Bighorn National Forest
2.7 mi
Little Bighorn West TH ↗
Bighorn National Forest

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Bighorn National Forest begins about 6.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

6.7 mi
Bighorn National Forest ↗
National Forest · Forest Service · 1,112,948 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

Five Springs Falls Campground

First-come5.4 mi

BLM · WY

Cottonwood Creek Campground

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

M L RanchBuilding · Lovell · 14.7 mi

Natural features

Bald Mountain is part of the Bighorn Range in northern Wyoming. A forest of pine and aspen covers the campground, which sits near top of the mountain at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Small creeks wind through the campground and temperatures can drop significantly once the sun goes down.

Recreation

From the area's historic mining sites to the ancient Native American Medicine Wheel, to hiking through open meadows and along the cliffs on the west rim of the mountains, the Bighorn National Forest offers many recreational opportunities. Jaws Trailhead is near the campground, offering access to Bucking Mule Falls Trail and Porcupine Creek. Scenic off-road driving is available on Hunt Mountain Road or Burgess Overlook jeep trail.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bald Mountain Campground?

Sites at Bald Mountain Campground 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 on-line. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Bald Mountain Campground?

Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $10.00/day (includes taxes) at the campground. Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Bald Mountain Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Bald Mountain Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season June - Labor Day.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Bald Mountain Campground have?

15 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Bald Mountain Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Bald Mountain Campground?

The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Bald Mountain Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bald Mountain Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Bald Mountain Campground?

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 Bald Mountain Campground?

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Bald Mountain Campground?

Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is 4 miles from the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Bald Mountain Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Porcupine Campground (1.8 mi), Five Springs Falls Campground (5.4 mi, first-come), and Cottonwood Creek Campground (11.3 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby