Featured amenities
Pet Friendly
River Access
Available sites
17 total sites
RV Sites
About Dead Swede
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Fishing
Hiking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
17 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
17 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
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.
Gaylen B
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOOP B
Remote
Greg A
VerifiedDecember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOOP A
Dead Swede is one of the nicest campgrounds we’ve stayed in . Nice layout and the construction seems to be above others that we’ve stayed in.
David H
VerifiedDecember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOOP A
Great location and camp host was very helpful and friendly.
David H
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: LOOP A
Camp host was very helpful and kept things clean. Great location.
Brian M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOOP A
the cleanest campground bathrooms I have ever been in, and I have seen hundreds....Jan does an excellent job as campground host! would highly recommend as long as she is there!
Robert A
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOOP B
Campground hosts were very attentive. Vault toilets were well provided and spotlessly clean.
Therese C
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOOP B
Pretty campsite but not enough privacy between sites for me
Dennis B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOOP A
We had a wonderful time! Campground clean and beautiful by the river!
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).
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: October 21, 2026
Need help?
Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
Replies within minutes
Explore Dayton, WY
Population: 992
Nearby city: Billings, MT
Approx. 91 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 3,921 ft
From our Travel Guides
