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Tie Hack

Bighorn National Forest

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What to know before booking

Tie Hack Campground is located close to Tie Hack Reservoir, just 15 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The campground offers single-family sites, which can accommodate a maximum of 8 people at one time. The campground is situated near the shore of scenic Tie Hack Reservoir at an elevation of 7,900 feet.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, which can accommodate a maximum of 8 people at one time. If your party includes more guests, there is group camping available at nearby Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area and Pine Island. Two sites at the campground meet accessibility standards and all sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are also provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated near the shore of scenic Tie Hack Reservoir at an elevation of 7,900 feet. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground. Rock outcroppings are found inside the campground and along the shoreline.

Recreation

Tie Hack Reservoir offers 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 is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well.

Nearby Attractions

South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding, a fishing pond and a small store with fishing and camping supplies.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

20 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 009

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 018

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 012

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 003

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 016

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 020 Host

Management

MANAGEMENT

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 004

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 019

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 001

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 015

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 007

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 014

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 017

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 005

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 002

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 006

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 011

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 013

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

38 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 010

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 008

TIE HACK

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

36 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 may be purchased from the campground host.
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