Cloud Peak Skyway Recreation Region
A popular route through the Bighorn National Forest, the Cloud Peak Skyway offers spectacular views of the backbone of the Bighorn Range including Cloud Peak.
This area is known for wilderness access, horseback riding, and fishing. The main route through this region is U.S. Highway 16 with several roads such as Crazy Woman Canyon- Forest System Road (FSR) 33, Hazelton- County Road 3, and West Tensleep Road- FSR 27
Recreation Sites
Boulder Park Campground
Site Open
Boulder Park Campground is located along U.S. Highway 16, the Cloud Peak Skyway. The area is along Tensleep Creek, which is a great trout fishing stream.
Circle Park Campground
Site Open
Circle Park Campground is conveniently located near the Circle Park Trailhead, which accesses the Cloud Peak Wilderness and a network of trails.
Deer Park Campground
Site Open
Deer Park Campground is conveniently located near access to the many trails in the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
Doyle Campground
Site Open
Doyle Campground is located off the beaten path in a peaceful and remote setting. Doyle Creek flows through an adjacent meadow.
Elgin Park Trailhead
Elgin Park Trailhead has some horse camping amenities and accesses several non-motorized trails in the area.
Hospital Hill Interpretive Site
Hospital Hill Interpretive Site sits along the Cloud Peak Skyway just as you enter the forest. Stop and take in the beautiful views.
Island Park Campground
Site Open
Island Park Campground is located along West Tensleep Creek. The campgound is about five miles from the West Tensleep Lake Trailhead, which accesses the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
James T Saban Lookout
Formerly known as the High Park Lookout, it was renamed in honor of James Torrey Saban, who died in the line of duty in 1937 while fighting the Blackwater fire.Fire LookoutsFire detection and…
Lake Point Picnic Ground
Lake Point Picnic Ground is a secluded picnic area overlooking Meadowlark Lake. There are short but steep trails that lead to the lake for fishing access.
Lake View Campground
Site Open
Lake View Campground is located on the northern shore of Meadowlark Lake. This area is ideal for trout fishing enthusiasts and other water-based activities.