Tie Hack

Overview

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 Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

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:

  • Pets allowed: all 19 sites
  • ADA accessible: 17 of 19 sites
  • Longest RV: 45 ft
  • Largest party: 8 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 may be purchased from the campground host.

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.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

137 reviews
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Rex C
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The trees have been nicely cleaned up, facilities are clean and nice. Great spot
Laurie O
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Just wish that there was electricity at the sites . Shower house would be better.
John P
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Beautiful and peaceful place. Lots of space between sites. Water available.
Jonathan O
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great hosts, great campground
Lori C
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Reviewed 2 months ago
This was a great place to camp! Our site #17 wa fairly secluded from others on 2 sides which was great.
Char W
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Tiehack campground is a great place!
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Season dates

Peak season

May 27, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027

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Peak season

May 27, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028

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