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Hettinger Group Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding 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 Tie Hack Reservoir is a short drive away, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout. A short trail leads from the campground to the lake. The Circle Park Trailhead is 3 miles from the campground. This beautiful trail accesses numerous alpine lakes and two 12,000' peaks within the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Many additional hiking trails are available in the area. Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well. Facilities The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people, and can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. The site is equipped with picnic tables, grills and a campfire circle. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are also provided. The nearest dump station is 18 miles away on Powder River Pass. Natural Features The campground is situated in a small meadow within a dense forest of lodgepole pine. Tie Hack Reservoir and several creeks are nearby. Nearby Attractions South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond and a small store with fishing and camping supplies. ADA Access: N
From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west for 14.5 miles.
Group rates: $65 for 1-35 people, $85 for 36-60 people, $105 for 61-120 people, $135 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 from the campground host.
Nice area for group gatherings. Picnic tables fire pits and clean restrooms. Plenty of space for all.
Very clean and well maintained. The dirt road leading to Hettinger is in good shape. Kudos to the Forest Service.
Cute campground nestled in the pine trees, picnic tables, water and bathrooms. Good site for group camping with easy access.
