Hettinger Group Area

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Bighorn National Forest

Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · Bighorn National Forest Fees: Group rates: $90 for 1-35 people, $110 for 36-60 people, $130 for 61-120 people, $160 for 121-150 people (150 is maximum). A fee for exceeding the number of people listed in the reservation will be collected at the campground. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host. Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day Status: closed Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line . Overview Hettinger Group Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: [email protected] Recreation Tie Hack Reservoir is a short drive away, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout. A short trail leads from the campground to the lake. The Circle Park Trailhead is 3 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… Getting there: From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west for 14.5 miles. Rules: 14 day stay limit Phone: 406-587-9054 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233836 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Esther Fishbaugh