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Prune Creek Campground is located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,700 feet. 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, fishing and canoeing 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. Nearby Sibley Lake is open to non-motorized craft and offers an accessible fishing dock on the shoreline. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout. 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. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Tongue River in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. A forest of lodgepole pines covers the area, creating excellent wildlife habitat. Nearby Attractions Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 23 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is about 28 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, the cycles of life, seasons and day to night. Arrowhead Lodge, Bear Lodge and Elk View Inn are nearby, offering off-road vehicle rentals and fishing supplies, as well as dining options and general stores. ADA Access: N
Located 26 miles southwest of Dayton, Wyoming along U.S. Highway 14.
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 fee at the campground.
Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.
Very beautiful and clean. Water provided by old pumps, no electrical or sewer, small outhouse in each loop. Camp host was very friendly.
One of our favorite CG on mtn. Developed with central water, pit toilets, tables and fire-rings; no HU. Lots of moose and wildlife to enjoy. Several sites for 40'+. Just off hwy so a bit of road noise. NO cell service for 15+ miles in these mountains .. good or bad depends on your perspective. Lucy moosy and Daffy calfy kept us corralled for 3 days!
Truth is, I'd like to give my favorite place in the West a really poor rating just to keep the people away, but Prune Creek is our home [very far] away from home. A little slice of heaven where you can spend your days driving and hiking peaks, and your nights being swallowed up by endless stars while you listen to the creek tumble and trip all over itself. Dine with moose who invite themselves to breakfast and dinner both.
Great basecamp to explore the BigHorns.
Clean bathrooms, friendly hosts. Enjoyed all the humming birds around the camp.
Had moose browsing nearby while having breakfast every morning.
Just a beautiful area.
One of the most beautiful camp sites I have ever stayed at. Bob and Jean the camp hosts were so helpful and nice. The campground were very clean. Each site had a picnic table, fire pit, tent area along with water and bear box close by. Cleanest pit toilet I have ever seen/used. Got to see 4 moose from our campsite. We stayed in site #7 which is by the creek. The only negative is that it is very close to highway 14 and you will have vehicle noise at night. Oh, and it's cold in the morning.
