Within Bighorn National Forest, Sibley Lake operates as a US Forest Service campground that combines electric hookups with mountain lake access. The campground features both electric and non-electric loops, with sites large enough to accommodate RVs up to 85 feet. Art S. notes that "sites are large and you find yourself under tall trees," creating a forested setting at this elevation.
The lake serves as the main draw, stocked with fish three times annually according to camp hosts. Families use the shoreline for fishing and picnicking, with boat launching available directly from the campground area. A trail system provides hiking options with multiple loop configurations around the lake and extending into the surrounding forest. The camp host maintains vault toilets and keeps common areas clean throughout the season.
Access requires navigating rougher forest roads to reach this northern Bighorn location. The campground operates from early June through mid-September, with reservations available during peak periods. Electric sites cost $20-25 per night. Campers exploring this region can also check out nearby Prune Creek for additional forest camping options.
Pet owners will find the campground welcomes dogs, and the combination of hookups with backcountry atmosphere makes it popular with RV travelers seeking forest camping without sacrificing electrical power.
Description
Overview
Sibley Lake Campground is located at Sibley Lake along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction at an elevation of 7,900 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
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. Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams 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.
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.
Natural Features
The campground is situated near Sibley Lake and Prune Creek 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.
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 25 miles southwest. This center offers interpretive trails, scenic views, and educational displays about natural features such as flora and fauna and area history.
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).
Fee Info
Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $11.00/day fee at the campground. Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host. There is an additional $5 fee for the Standard Electric sites. If an Access or Senior discount pass is applied, the total will become $18.08 per night which includes taxes.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSibley Lake is located in Wyoming
Directions
From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14 southwest about 25 miles to the campground.
Address
US Highway 14
Buffalo, WY 82834
Coordinates
44.7713889 N
107.4430556 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 10 min from Billings, MT
- 2 hrs 41 min from Casper, WY
- 3 hrs 55 min from Bozeman, MT
- 4 hrs 6 min from Rapid City, SD
