Middle Fork

Middle Fork Road, Buffalo, Wyoming, United States
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About Middle Fork

Middle Fork Campground is located 14 mi west of Buffalo, Wyoming, adjacent to the Cloud Peak Skyway (scenic byway), 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: [email protected]

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7 total sites
RV Sites 6 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 1 site Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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Fishing

Fishing

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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7 Sites Available

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⛺ 001, Loop: MIDD Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 003, Loop: MIDD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: MIDD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: MIDD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: MIDD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: MIDD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: MIDD RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews

163 reviews

Summary

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Middle Fork is a beautiful, peaceful campground with well-maintained, clean facilities and stunning natural surroundings, including a creek and rocky formations. Many visitors praised the friendly camp host and the serene atmosphere, making it ideal for families and those seeking a quiet retreat. Some minor inconveniences noted include occasional noise from generators and tight access for larger RVs, but overall, the campground is highly recommended for its charm and tranquility.

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4.7

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2 stars 1.2% (2)
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Karl W

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August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: MIDD

Great campground!

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Arika V

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August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

Group site is not big enough for two travel trailers, We ended up renting a second spot. Love the campground and the amenities. Host was very friendly.

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Karl W

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August 15, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: MIDD

Great campground!

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Alan M

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August 9, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: MIDD

So nice. Secluded, quiet, and beautiful

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Alan M

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August 9, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: MIDD

So nice. Secluded, quiet, and beautiful

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Christina F

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July 30, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MIDD

Lovely campground with a fantastic host, Debbie. Had such a great time and the creek was wonderful to hear as we slept. The campground was very quiet except for some nearby cattle.

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Christina F

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July 30, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MIDD

Lovely campground with a fantastic host, Debbie. Had such a great time and the creek was wonderful to hear as we slept. The campground was very quiet except for some nearby cattle.

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Sheri D

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July 20, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: MIDD

We had site 5 and it was very nice. Liked that the camp host came to check in with us. The area is very pretty with many places to explore. Restrooms were stocked and clean.

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Sheri D

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July 20, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: MIDD

We had site 5 and it was very nice. Liked that the camp host came to check in with us. The area is very pretty with many places to explore. Restrooms were stocked and clean.

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Lane M

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July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: MIDD

Very quiet place!

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Location & Directions for Middle Fork

Middle Fork Road, Buffalo, WY 82834 United States

Elevation: 2,273 ft

Getting There

From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 west 13 mi.

Nearest town

Buffalo, WY - 14 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Highway access

Middle Fork Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 16, which is approximately 13 miles east of the campground from Buffalo, Wyoming.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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