Picnicking
The Bighorn National Forest offers a great variety of picnicking and group picnicking locations.
Picnicking - Single
Perfect for the small group or family to have lunch or a good place to spend a few hours in the mountains, there are ten picnic areas in the Bighorn National Forest.
Picnicking - Group
If you are looking for a large group picnic site, there are four group picnic areas in the Bighorn National Forest.
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Burgess Picnic Ground
Burgess Picnic Ground is located about 1.5 miles north of U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. It is situated alongside the North Tongue River in an area surrounded by beautiful rock formations.
Cabin Creek Picnic Ground
Site Open
Cabin Creek Picnic Ground is located off U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. Four picnic tables and a vault toilet are nestled in a wooded setting with a small creek flowing through the site.…
Dead Swede Picnic Ground
Dead Swede Picnic Ground is named for the gentleman buried there. The picnic ground is located east of U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. The South Tongue River and numerous streams flow…
Hettinger Group Campground
Site Closed
Hettinger Group Campground is gated after season closures. It sits in a shady, isolated spot off U.S. Highway 16, the Cloud Peak Skyway. The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up…
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.Â
North Fork Picnic Ground
North Fork Picnic Ground is located off U.S. Highway 16, the Cloud Peak Skyway. Hunter Creek is nearby and the shade from many trees make this an ideal spot for a family picnic.Â
Pine Island Group Campground
Site Closed
Pine Island Group Campground is gated after season closures.  It is situated on the banks of the South Fork Tongue River off of U.S. Highway14.  This area offers one group site for overnight…
Post Creek Picnic Ground
Post Creek Picnic Ground is located just off U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. Hikers can access the Bench Trail from this location which includes picnic tables and a vault toilet.Â
Ranger Creek Recreation Area
Site Closed
Ranger Creek Recreation Area is open to self-supported camping as long as weather permits after season closures (no trash collection, water, or cleaning). It is situated on the banks of Shell Creek…
Sibley Lake Dam Picnic Ground
Sibley Lake Dam Picnic Ground is located just off U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. It is situated at the outlet of Sibley Lake, making it a great spot for trout fishing. It includes a vault…