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Boulder Park Campground 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. The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: [email protected] 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 wake-less speed. West Tensleep Lake, a few miles north of the campground, is open to non-motorized craft only. Both lakes are great locations for canoeing and fishing. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 15 miles away at Powder River Pass. Natural Features The campground sits on the banks of West Tensleep Creek in an open meadow surrounded by a forest of lodgepole pine. Many lakes and streams are found in the surrounding Bighorn Mountains. Nearby Attractions The High Park 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 This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active.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, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies. ADA Access: N
From Worland, Wyoming: Take U.S. Highway 16 east for 48 miles, then turn onto West Tensleep Lake Road (Forest Road 27) and travel 0.5 miles west. Campground is on the left. From Buffalo, Wyoming: Take U.S. Highway 16 west for 43 milesthen turn onto West Tensleep Lake Road (Forest Road 27) and travel 0.5 miles west.
Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00 fee at the campground.
Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host.
This is one of our favorite campgrounds! It is always clean and well cared for. The river is absolutely spectacular and the views are gorgeous.
Really great spot to camp. 1st come, 1st served type deal. Fire pits with grills and picnic tables at each site. Bathrooms were clean and didn't stink like you'd expect from a potter-potty type setup. Some sites are better for tent camping than others, as there's a lot of gravel. We had to pitch out tent on mostly gravel but it was manageable and we still slept well. The camp host was super sweet and you can tell she really cares about the campground. There's some great trails around the area and you can easily forage for wood if needed. No cellphone service though but that's to be expected in the mountains.
