State Park
Middle Fork
Bighorn National Forest · Buffalo, WY
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- Address:Buffalo, WY
About
Middle Fork Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. 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: gccampgrounds13@gmail.com Recreation Nearby Tie Hack Reservoir is a non-motorized lake offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout. The Circle Park Trailhead is 3.5 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. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trails up to the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features The campground sits on the banks of the Middle Fork of Clear Creek, within pine and aspen forests. Tie Hack Reservoir and numerous additional creeks are found nearby. Nearby Attractions South Fork Lodge is located within 10 miles and offers dining option, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond, and a small store with fishing and camping supplies. A dump station is available 18 miles away at Powder River Pass. ADA Access: N
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Middle Fork
Trail
South Clear Creek Campground Trail
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2.2 mi315 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Lake Angeline
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12.6 mi10,554 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Sherd Lake Trail
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3.5 mi640 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Circle Park Trail
Wyoming
4.6 mi827 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Duck Lake, Her Lake and Old Crow Lake Trail
Wyoming
8.6 mi1,437 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Soldier's Park to Seven Brothers Lakes
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15.1 mi2,192 ftgain
Expert
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