Tie Hack
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 Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.com
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.
Need to Know
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.
- Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest
- 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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TIE HACK ROAD BUFFALO WY 82834
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-587-9054
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take US Hwy. 16 west from Buffalo, Wyoming for about 12 miles. Then take Tie Hack Reservoir Road (FDR #21) about 0.5 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 006, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop TIE HACK , Type Standard Nonelectric
