Lakeview Bighorn

Overview

Lakeview Campground is located on Meadowlark Lake about 50 miles east of Worland, Wyoming on the west 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 Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com

Recreation

Meadowlark Lake covers 325 acres and is open to boating at a wake-less speed, making it a perfect location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout in the cool waters of the lake.

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 single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

The nearest dump station is 12 miles away on Powder River Pass.

Natural Features

The campground overlooks scenic Meadowlark Lake, which can be viewed from several sites. A forest of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees covers the campground. Many additional lakes and streams are found in the surrounding area.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.

Nearby Attractions

The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the surrounding area.

West Tensleep Lake is about 10 miles north of Meadowlark Lake and is open to non-motorized craft only. The popular West Tensleep Lake Trail begins here and leads into the Cloud Peak Wilderness.

Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies.

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).

Camp site features

Across 19 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 19 sites
  • Picnic table: all 19 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 19 sites
  • Group sites: 1 of 19 sites
  • Longest RV: 70 ft
  • Largest party: 16 people

Fees

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/day fee at the campground. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host. Site # 10 is a double site. The single site fee (1-8 people) is $18.00 for one non-towed vehicle with trailer per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00. The double site fee (9-16 people) is $36.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00. A 4th car (maximum) is free.

Directions

From Worland, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 east for 52 miles.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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Jeremy M
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Reviewed 2 months ago
I really enjoyed this campsite. It was clean, beautiful and well kept. Even the pit toilet was super clean. I’m excited to stay here again in the future.
Rachael M
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Reviewed 2 months ago
A young bull moose came up our site path from the lake and joined us in camp. So cool! Great clean pit toilets and great views!
Brian F
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Host was friendly and helpful. The site was beautiful and the layout of the campsites provided just the right balance of privacy or social interaction if desired.
Theresa E
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Reviewed 2 months ago
One of the most beautiful spots my family has ever camped in, and we have tried many of the Big Horn campgrounds. The view of the lake was amazing, and we were able to walk down and fish from the shore throughout the day. We had spacious parking and very flat spaces for tents and campers.
William & Esther Kreider E
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Gorgeous lake view from campsite #4. Quiet, peaceful. Clean bathrooms. Expect some road noice because it’s right beside the highway, but it still felt quiet.
Jane H
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Reviewed 3 months ago
I really liked my campsite #15. It was more secluded than some of the other sites. The campground was very busy, but people seemed very friendly and considerate. The restroom facility was very clean. My only complaint is that the tent pad is very hard and full of sharp rocks. I would definitely recommend a ground sheet and rocks to hold the tent pegs.
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Season dates

Peak season

Jun 11, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027

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Peak season

Jun 11, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028

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