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Pet Friendly
River Access
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Average nightly rates17 total sites
RV Sites
17 sites
About Dead Swede
Number of accommodations: 17
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Fishing
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (107)
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
Carl M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOOP B
Camp sites were very clean and orderly.. The outhouses were very, very clean and odor-free.
Jason D
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOOP A
Amazing campground near the river. Quiet and peaceful and really couldn't ask for anything more. The host, Jane, was very helpful with us when there was a mistake on our reservation. She made sure we had a camp spot and were taken care of. Very grateful for her help. I can't wait to return.
Andrew N
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: LOOP A
We had site #3 because of another review that said it was the BEST SPOT!!! So we booked it!!! We get there and was a bit of a trek to get there from Sheridan. Lots and lots of side by sides which was okay I guess, but the dust ups wasn’t. Fine fine fine….we got onto our hiking and enjoying quiet nights until the camp host that was next to us that we weren’t aware of came home. Older couple with “Three Little Dogs”!!! Then the generator turns on and stays on all day long and then the yappy dogs. Glad it was our last night there!!! Next go around would be down the road from traffic at the dead end of the park.
Shannon G
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOOP B
Dead Swede is a lovely off-grid campground. We stayed in a site next to the river and enjoyed falling asleep to the sounds of the running water. The kids couldn't get enough of playing in the water, and the parents got to spend some much needed time relaxing in a hammock. There is no cell signal nearby, which only enhances the wilderness experience. There seem to be plenty of off-roading trails around, and we saw moose on the drive in. We'll be back.
Beverly C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOOP A
We were parked in picnic area which we didn't know. It was nice close to river and quiet. Late in the afternoon. No one was there and we were asked to move our small camper van. Was awful we had to part around 4 wheeler toys and generated large RV's. Would be so much better to separate non generator Tents and our small camper van. Would never stay there again
Matthew K
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOOP B
Great Campground, everything is in great shape. Camp hosts are doing a great job.
angelica c
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOOP B
the most amazing experience!!!!!place clean road well managed just perfect for camping definitely coming back
Al M
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOOP B
Campground was clean, well kept and all facilities accessible and in good order. Attendant (Jan), was excellent.
I want to go back.
Amy H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOOP B
Love this campground! The bathrooms are always clean, and it’s always been quiet when we’ve stayed there. Lots of animals and fish, too!
Eric L
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOOP A
Dead Swede is one of our favorite campgrounds. We always go on Fathers Day weekend and while it usually rains then, which it did, it was wet but pleasant. The Host Jan does a very good job at keeping things looking good.
Location Dead Swede
Address:
Forest Road 235
Dayton, WY, 82836
United States
Elevation: 2578 feet
35 mi drive to downtown Dayton (about 53 min)
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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