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Half Moon Lake campground is situated just off the northeast shore of Half Moon Lake at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. Recreation This lake provides many recreational activities. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout and other various species of fish native to the area. Visitors also enjoy water sports such as boating, swimming, canoeing and paddle boarding. Two miles down the gravel road is an excellent hiking trail for users of all abilities. Facilities This campground offers 17 sites; three of these provide direct lake access. Each site is well screened by willows and equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are two vault toilets within the campground. Approximately 1/2 mile down the main road is the boat launch site, with a dock and additional vault toilets. No drinking water is available. Proper food storage is required. Natural Features Half Moon Lake was created by glacial movements and is now surrounded by the foot hills of the Wind River Mountains. Along the lakeshore and the hillsides you will find lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir and aspen stands interspersed with sagebrush and rocky outcroppings. Nearby Attractions The Museum of the Mountain Man, located in Pinedale, features a large collection of Rocky Mountain fur trade artifacts, Native American displays, as well as history of the settlement of Sublette County. In July look for the annual Green River Rendezvous. For more information please see the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce or pinedaleonline.com. ADA Access: N
To reach the campground from Pinedale, drive to the east side of town and turn northeast onto the Fremont Lake road, passing the Pinedale Ranger District Office. Continue straight on the main road for approximately 10 miles to Half Moon Lake Road. Turn right onto road and continue for approximately two miles to campground access road.
Beautiful lake, great lodge with live music and good cocktails. The campsites were nicely located with access points to a beach for (chilly!) morning swims. We stayed here for one night on our way up to the Grand Teton National Park, and while it was a wonderful campground, we were sadly disappointed with the occupants. There were just a few first-come sites, and it looked as if every site except for the tiny one we secured was reserved by two families in a bunch of RVs like they owned the place. They occupied sites with their camp chairs, boats, and toys for their own privacy, limiting access to anyone else who wanted to spend the night there. Glad we got the last spot, bummed we felt like we ruined their private party.
This was by far the best campground we have ever stayed in. And for only $7, you can't beat it. We stayed the last weekend of August and it was mid-70s so it wasn't busy at all. The campsites were well-kept and had plenty of shade with the towering willows and aspens. All the spots are a short walk to an incredible, sandy beach that made you feel like you're actually by the ocean. I will be back for sure! Campsite #8 was the best one there!
BEAUTIFUL place!!! The trail is very nice, the lake is wonderful, the campsites are great. Wonderful view
Small campground, 17 total sites, sites $7 but notice posted that rates may be raised to $12. About 1/2 sites can be reserved, rest are FF. No camp host onsite. Sites are tucked into dense willow-aspen shrubs and only a few have paths direct to the lake, but there are two overflow parking spots that allow access to the beaches on lake. Bugs are likely bad at times. Roads into this CG are narrow and sketchy for large rvs or travel trailers. Cell service is none. A private lodge is farther down the access Rd toward the hiking TH. Road to the TH is narrow, rocky and limited parking, very limited turnaround for trailers
Love this campground even though I'm not a big fan of paid campgrounds. Only $12 a day. Lake surrounded mainly by trees with stunning views. Clean beautiful water. Lodge that offers dinner and a boat ramp.
