Circle Park Campground

Circle Park Campground

A Rural campground in Wyoming

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Circle Park Campground sits among the stunning landscapes of Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming . With 50 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, potable water, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.

Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Aug-sep when the weather is most comfortable .

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🏕️ At a Glance

⛺ Sites: 50
🚙 Max RV: 35 feet ft
🏛️ Agency: Usda Forest Service
🚻 Restrooms: Yes
💧 Water: Yes
🐕 Pets: Allowed
🚿 Showers: No
🥾 Hiking: Available
🦅 Birding: 100/100 (Pacific Flyway)
⏱️ Stay Limit: 14 days
💲 Nightly Fee: Fees Apply
📅 Reservations: Required (Recreation.gov)
🌆 Best Seasons: Aug-sep
📍 GPS: 44.2828, -106.9906
🆔 Facility ID: 123340

💳 Booking & Fees

📅 Reservations: Required - Book on Recreation.gov →
💵 Nightly Fee: Fees Apply
📋 Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.

⏰ Stay Limit: 14 days
💡 Tip: Book early for peak season (Aug-sep). Sites can fill up months in advance.

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📸 Discover the Beauty of Bighorn National Forest

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Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. 7/1/1905 via Wikimedia Commons

🌤️ Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.

🌞 Aug-sep

🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep

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Circle Park Campground located in Wyoming, offering 50 camping sites.

Circle Park Campground

A Rural campground in Wyoming

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📍 Directions

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Location
, Wyoming
💰
Fees
Fees Apply
⏱
Stay Limit
14 days
🚌
Max RV Length
35 feet
🐾
Pets
Available
📡
Cell Coverage
Verizon: Fair
AT&T: Fair
T-Mobile: Poor

Overview

Circle Park Campground Is Located About 15 Miles West of Buffalo, Wyoming, on the East Side of Scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, Near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. Part of the Bighorn National Forest, the Area Offers a Wide Variety of Activities, Including Hiking, Fishing, Scenic Driving and a Number of Historic Sites. Com Scenic Off-Road Driving Is Available on Nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads.

Nearby Attractions

the Adjacent Cloud Peak Skyway Provides for Scenic Driving. Part of the Bighorn National Forest, the Area Offers a Wide Variety of Activities, Including Hiking, Fishing, Scenic Driving and a Number of Historic Sites. the Administering Organization Is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; E-Mail: Gccampgrounds13@Gmail. Hiking and Mountain Biking Are Allowed on These Roads As Well. High Park Lookout, a Short Hike East of Meadowlark Lake, Is an Old Fire Lookout Offering Panoramic Views of the Area. There Is Fishing at Nearby Streams and Lakes Including Tie Hack Reservoir, a Non-Motorized Lake, and Meadowlark Lake for Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brown, and Brook Trout. Many Additional Hiking Trails Are Available in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. the Campground Offers Several Single-Family Sites Each Equipped with a Picnic Table and Campfire Ring with Grill. Vault Toilets, Drinking Water From a Hand Pump, Fire Wood Sales, and Trash Collection Are Provided.

the Nearest Dump Station Is 27 Miles Away on Powder River Pass. the Campground Sits at the Edge of a Meadow Tucked in a Dense Forest of Lodgepole Pine and Aspen with Widely Spaced Sites. Circle Park Trailhead Leading Into the Cloud Peak Wilderness Is Nearby. Many Additional Hiking Trails Are Available in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Fishing Is Popular in the Campground and Nearby Streams and Tie Hack Reservoir.

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds: Refund Requests Made Through Www. Recreation. Gov Will Be Charged a $10 Processing Fee. 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).

Managed by: Usda Forest Service

Site Details

Campsite Information

  • Total Sites: 50
  • Hookup Types: Electric
  • Max RV Length: 35 feet

Amenities

  • 🚻 Restrooms: Available
  • 🚿 Showers: No
  • 🗑️ Dump Station: Available
  • 💧 Potable Water: Available
  • 🛝 Playground: No
  • 🧺 Laundry: False
  • 📶 WiFi: False
  • 🏊 Swimming: No
  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available

Map & Location

Address & Coordinates

Address:

City: , Wyoming

Coordinates: 44.28277778, -106.9905556

Area Type: Rural

Phone:

Activities & Attractions

Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|biking|picnic|dump-station|water|fire-ring|lake|river|trail|rv

Available Activities:

  • 🎣 Fishing: Available
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available
  • 🏊 Swimming: No

Regulations & Permits

🔥 Stay Limits & Fees

Maximum Stay: 14 days

Nightly Fee: Fees Apply

Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)

📋 Reservations

Reservations: Yes

Book on Recreation.gov

🌤️ Weather & Climate

81.4°F
Summer High
12.9°F
Winter Low
12.57″
Annual Precip
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Aug-sep
Best Visit Time

📱 Connectivity

Verizon

Fair Signal

LTE

AT&T

Fair Signal

LTE

T-Mobile

Poor Signal

4G

📺 Television Reception

Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS

Signal Quality: Fair

Total Stations: 6 stations

Nearest Market: Cheyenne/DENVER

Notes: Signals FROM Cheyenne/DENVER MARKET

📻 Radio Reception

Total Stations: 10 stations (3 AM, 7 FM)

AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Fair

Major Formats: Country, Classic ROCK, NEWS/TALK

Local News: KTWO 1030 Am

Market: Cheyenne/CASPER

Notes: 3 AM, 7 FM Stations from Cheyenne/Casper

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Distance: 15.7 miles away

Address: 75 N Bypass Rd, Buffalo, WY

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Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • Tesla

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Essential Information

Park System Information

Park Classification & Structure

  • Park Type: National Forests
  • Parks Post Name: bighorn-national-forest
  • Parent Park Name: Bighorn National Forest
  • Correct Park Type Mapping: bighorn-national-forest

System Statistics

  • Total Campgrounds in System: 31.0
  • States Covered: Wyoming
  • Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service

System IDs & References

  • Parent Organization ID: 131.0
  • Parent Recreation Area ID: 1058
  • Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
  • Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1058, 1058.0

URL Slugs & Navigation

  • State Slug: wyoming
  • Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
  • Park Type Slug: national-forests
  • Parent Park Slug: bighorn-national-forest

Additional Park Information

Welcome to Bighorn National Forest! This Beautiful Destination Features 31 Campgrounds Across Wyoming. Managed by Usda Forest Service, This Location Offers Incredible Camping Opportunities for Every Type of Outdoor Enthusiast.

Data Reference Notes

Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service

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