MIDDLE FORK
federal · Worland, WY
- dump station13 mi
- fuel station13 mi

Esther Fishbaugh · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview 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 Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446. 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. 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).
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 13 mi
dump station
Leigh Creek RV Dump Station
- 13 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 12 mi
grocery
DJ's Grocery
- 16 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 2.5 mi
trailhead
Circle Park Trailhead
- 12 mi
attraction
Powder River Pass information sign
- 1.2 mi
recreation site
North Fork Picnic Ground
Contact & access
- 1240 Lane 14 · Worland, WY 82401
- 406-587-9054
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 61 days ahead.
Based on 20 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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