Bighorn National Forest
 

West Tensleep Lake Campground
Area Status: Open
This area is Open
 

photo of west tensleep lake

West Tensleep Lake Campground is located on the shores of West Tensleep Lake. West Tensleep Trailhead is nearby and provides access to trails in the Cloud Peak Wilderness.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: No water or trash collection
Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online.
Fees $17 per night.  Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site.  7 reservable sites.
Open Season: June
Usage: Light
Restrictions: 14 day stay limit, non-motorized boating
Closest Towns: Ten Sleep, WY
Water: Potable Water
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Operated By: Concessionaire: Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds
Information Center: Host travels from Island Park CG (approx 5 miles), Powder River Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Ten Sleep, WY, take Hwy 16 east for about 17.5 miles to Forest System Road (FSR) 27. Turn left at the sign onto FSR 27, cross the bridge and go about 1.1 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right, continuing on FSR 27, and go another 6.3 miles.

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
44.25861524

  Longitude : 
-107.21578632

  Elevation : 
9100

 


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