Campground Details - BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND, WY - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Bald Mountain Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

Natural Features:

Bald Mountain is part of the Bighorn Range in northern Wyoming. A forest of pine and aspen covers the campground, which sits near top of the mountain at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Small creeks wind through the campground and temperatures can drop significantly once the sun goes down.

Recreation:

From the area's historic mining sites to the ancient Native American Medicine Wheel, to hiking through open meadows and along the cliffs on the west rim of the mountains, the Bighorn National Forest offers many recreational opportunities.

Jaws Trailhead is near the campground, offering access to Bucking Mule Falls Trail and Porcupine Creek. Scenic off-road driving is available on Hunt Mountain Road or Burgess Overlook jeep trail.

Facilities:

The campground offers single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction

Nearby Attractions:

The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is 4 miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation, all races of people, birds, fish, animals, trees and stones. According to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, cycles of life, seasons and day to night.

High Country Lodge is nearby, offering guided horseback riding and backcountry pack trips, off-road vehicle rentals and guided fishing trips.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Vault Toilets Campfire Rings Drinking Water (Hand Pump) Firewood Vendor Grills	Hiking Hitching Racks Horse Staging Area Horseback Riding Trash Collection
Within 10 Miles
Biking Fishing Historic Sites	Lodging Off-Road Vehicle Trails

Know Before You Go

The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice
Groups are advised to call 406-587-9054 for assistance in selecting a group site
Space is limited; no more than one 8x10' tent per site
Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00 fee at the campground.
Firewood may be purchased for $5.00.
Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.80417, -107.86
44°48'15"N, 107°51'36"W

From Lovell, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14A (not U.S. Highway 14) 33 miles east. The highway has a 10% grade.

From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14/14A west 73 miles via Burgess Junction. This is the recommended route for RVs and motorhomes.