Bald Mountain Campground
Bighorn National Forest
Bald Mountain Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: office@ceicamp.com
The campground offers single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice.
Groups are advised to call 406-587-9054 for assistance in selecting a group site; sites 11 & 12 share a spur as do sites 14 & 15.
Space is limited; no more than one 8x10' tent per site.
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 (includes tax) at the campground.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This 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 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).
Natural Features
Bald Mountain is part of the Bighorn Range in northern Wyoming. A forest of pine and aspen covers the campground, which sits near top of the mountain at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Small creeks wind through the campground and temperatures can drop significantly once the sun goes down.
Nearby Attractions
The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is 4 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, cycles of life, seasons and day to night.
High Country Lodge is nearby, offering guided horseback riding and backcountry pack trips, off-road vehicle rentals and guided fishing trips.
Recreation
From the area's historic mining sites to the ancient Native American Medicine Wheel, to hiking through open meadows and along the cliffs on the west rim of the mountains, the Bighorn National Forest offers many recreational opportunities.
Jaws Trailhead is near the campground, offering access to Bucking Mule Falls Trail and Porcupine Creek. Scenic off-road driving is available on Hunt Mountain Road or Burgess Overlook jeep trail.
Changes & 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).
Contact Information
Mailing
1380 Wolverine Lane Bozeman MT 59718
Physical
Forest Road 130 Lovell WY 82431
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-587-9054
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Lovell, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14A (not U.S. Highway 14) 33 miles east. The highway has a 10% grade; not recomended for RVs and motorhomes.
From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14/14A west 73 miles via Burgess Junction. This is the recommended route for RVs and motorhomes.
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BALD, Type Standard Nonelectric
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