Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Upcoming Availability
10 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
5
sites
Sun, Sep 13
7
sites
Mon, Sep 14
8
sites
Tue, Sep 15
10
sites
Wed, Sep 16
11
sites
Thu, Sep 17
11
sites
Fri, Sep 18
8
sites
Sat, Sep 19
9
sites
Sun, Sep 20
11
sites
Mon, Sep 21
16
sites
Tue, Sep 22
None
available
Wed, Sep 23
None
available
Thu, Sep 24
None
available
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Prune Creek Campground is located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. The campground offers several single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. 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.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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 pines covers the area, creating excellent wildlife habitat.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Shell Falls Visitor Center, at the overlook of Shell Falls, is about 23 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 28 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, 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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 002
PRUN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 015
PRUN
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 019
PRUN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 016
PRUN
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 012
PRUN
25 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 004
PRUN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 014
PRUN
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
PRUN
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 007
PRUN
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 001
PRUN
55 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 021
PRUN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 018
PRUN
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 013 HOST
PRUN
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 006
PRUN
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 008
PRUN
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 020
PRUN
55 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 011
PRUN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 017
PRUN
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 005
PRUN
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 010
PRUN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 003
PRUN
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice. Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $10.00 fee at the campground.
Groups larger than 20 people must use a Day Use facility; Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area or Pine Island offer group camping
Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.
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Common questions
Is Prune Creek available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 10 of the next 14 days, starting Sat, Sep 12. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Prune Creek?
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