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Pine Island Group Area
FSU.S. Forest Service — DAYTON · Wyoming · Bighorn National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Bighorn National Forest |
| Location | DAYTON · Wyoming · Bighorn National Forest · 44.77778, -107.47750 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 75 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 1 sites · 30 ft: 1 sites · 35 ft: 1 sites · 40 ft: 1 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Group Rate: $65 for 1-35 people, $85 for 36-60 people, $105 for 61-120 people, $135 for 121-150 people (150 is maximum). A fee for exceeding the number of people listed in the reservations for group sites will be collected at the campground. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host. |
| Check-in / out | In 11:00 AM · Out 10:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | River access |
| Phone | 406-587-9054 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-14.
From the official listing
Overview Pine Island Group Area is located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 8,400 feet. 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 Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com
Recreation Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking, fishing and canoeing are available in the surrounding area. Diverse hikes vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks; many trails access the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
Nearby Sibley Lake is open to non-motorized craft and offers an accessible fishing dock on the shoreline. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout. Facilities The campground offers one group site for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. It can accommodate up to 150 people. A three-sided picnic shelter with 30-amp electric plugs is on-site.
Picnic and serving tables, a campfire circle and grill are provided, as are accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Tongue River in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. A forest of lodgepole pine covers the area, creating excellent wildlife habitat. Englemann spruce and Douglas fir dot the landscape. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446. Nearby Attractions Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 22 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history.
The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is about 27 miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation and according to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, the cycles of life, seasons and day to night.
Arrowhead Lodge, Bear Lodge and Elk View Inn are nearby, offering off-road vehicle rentals and fishing supplies, as well as dining options and general stores. Charges & Cancellations Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Directions, from the listing
Located 27 miles west of Dayton, Wyoming, on U.S. Highway 14.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Wolf WyomingFSU.S. Forest ServiceSibley Lake
2 mi straight-line · BUFFALO WyomingFSU.S. Forest ServiceNorth Tongue
3 mi straight-line · DAYTON WyomingFSU.S. Forest ServiceTie Flume
4 mi straight-line · DAYTON WyomingFSU.S. Forest ServiceOwen Creek
5 mi straight-line · DAYTON Wyoming
Trip Card — Pine Island Group Area
DAYTON · Wyoming · Bighorn National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | DAYTON · Wyoming · Bighorn National Forest |
| Fees | Group Rate: $65 for 1-35 people, $85 for 36-60 people, $105 for 61-120 people, $135 for 121-150 people (150 is maximum). A fee for exceeding the number of people listed in the rese… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 75 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233838 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.