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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (110)
What Guests Are Saying
Dead Swede campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites and cleanliness, with many visitors enjoying the wildlife and serene river sounds. Camp hosts receive high marks for their helpfulness and attentiveness. While some campers noted issues with noise from generators and lack of privacy between sites, overall experiences remain positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Dead Swede campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites and cleanliness, with many visitors enjoying the wildlife and serene river sounds. Camp hosts receive high marks for their helpfulness and attentiveness. While some campers noted issues with noise from generators and lack of privacy between sites, overall experiences remain positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
raymond m
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOOP B
The couple that are taking care of dead swede are very very nice and helpful,they also have the grounds and restrooms the cleanest we have stayed at
Sean G
VerifiedAugust 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: LOOP A
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Kathleen S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOOP B
The campground is nicely wooded with the river running alongside of it. The host did a good job keeping an eye out on the campground and worked hard to keep the toilets clean. There were lots of ATV's in the area on Sunday but they aren't allowed in the campground. We took our mountain bikes and rode on some of the roads on Monday and there were much fewer ATV's. There aren't any hiking trails at the campground but there are some within a short drive. Fresh water is definitely a plus.
James T
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOOP A
Always have a good time in the Big Horns. Our camp hosts were exceptional this year!!
Michele B
VerifiedJuly 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOOP B
Beautiful area. Very clean. Attendants worked around the clock.
Mark R
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOOP B
Beautiful site, maintained well.
Amanda O
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOOP B
Beautiful spot, so thankful it was open.
David J
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOOP B
If you're looking for a flushing toilet, hot shower, WIFI, cell phone coverage and electricity, go elsewhere. Amenities at Dead Swede are sparse, if you don't count the spectacular spender of the place. We explored trails and streams, we fished in the company of moose, the starry nights left us in awe and our lullaby was the serenade of coyotes. The memories will stay with us the remainder of our days ... and no ... we didn't miss those modern amenities.
Jennifer S
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOOP B
The campsites along the creek are especially beautiful. All of the sites are spacious and the trees help to create some privacy between each. We have stayed here twice and it is one of our favorite places to camp. We were even visited by moose twice on our last visit! We will definitely be back.
Nathan A
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOOP B
Beautiful campgrounds with awesome wildlife! Will plan to stay here again when back in the Bighorns.
Location & Directions for Dead Swede
Forest Road 235, Dayton, WY 82836 United States
Elevation: 2,578 ft
Policies & Rules
General
- 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 $9.00 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 bundles 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).
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