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About Dead Swede
Number of accommodations: 17
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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River Access
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (84)
What Guests Are Saying
Dead Swede campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and attentive camp hosts, making it one of the best camping experiences for many visitors. The beautiful location by the South Tongue River and opportunities for wildlife viewing, including moose and deer, enhance its appeal. However, some guests noted issues with site privacy and noise from nearby ATV traffic, which may detract from the experience for some campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Dead Swede campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and attentive camp hosts, making it one of the best camping experiences for many visitors. The beautiful location by the South Tongue River and opportunities for wildlife viewing, including moose and deer, enhance its appeal. However, some guests noted issues with site privacy and noise from nearby ATV traffic, which may detract from the experience for some campers.
Review Summary
Mark R
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOOP B
This is a gorgeous campground. We were excited about seeing a moose in the campground.
Mel B
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOOP B
We had a wonderful spot, right next to the stream. I was able to take my young grandson fishing right next to our camp spot. He caught a few fish and was very happy. There is 5 miles of gravel road to get to the campground with lots of ATV and UTV traffic. So it was dusty while traveling on the road. Out campsite was far enough away that this didn’t bother us much. My only recommendation would be for the camp host to hang a “Full” sign next to the entrance to discourage all of the pickups with campers and trailers from driving through the campground looking for a campsite and creating a lot of dust.
NENA M
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOOP B
We had a piece of paradise at the campground! It is peaceful and so beautiful that it takes your breath away!! We loved the hike along the creek and exploring the rock formations!! I captured it on film to enjoy another day!!❤️
Tina B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOOP A
Campground was great. Good location. Nice level maintained pad, quiet at night, picnic tables were nice, shaded and spread out sites. Water was good, bathrooms were clean, garbage wasn't over flowing, close to fishing. The only negative aspect is the sound and dust from ATV's driving too fast by the roads near the campsite.
Brian S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOOP B
The campground was quiet, restrooms were clean, hosts were very friendly, and it was in a beautiful location. Definitely will try to camp here on an annual basis if reservations can be made.
Sue T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOOP A
We had such a fun time on our annual Family Camping trip & this was our first time staying in the Dead Swede Campground. It was clean, quiet, peaceful, and the weather was perfect. We had a 5th Wheel, our son & son-in-law & family had Toy Haulers. We enjoyed riding our 4-Wheelers on many of the trails, cooking outside, and visiting with our family!
Jessica G
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOOP B
We love dead Swede for our annual trip to the big horn mountains. It’s there best camping experience my family has ever had, and we look forward to visiting for many years to come.
Eloise S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOOP B
host kept the campsites and restrooms exceptionally clean
john k
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOOP B
Gorgeous, well taken care of, intimate campground. Camp hosts were awesome also.
Randy R
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOOP B
No potable water was available at the campground until late June due to late well testing. Bathrooms that were open for use were very clean. Our campsite was quite dusty from ATV's on the nearby roads. It was also a windy campsite.
Location Dead Swede
Address:
Forest Road 235
Dayton, WY, 82836
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 44.6892 / -107.447
Elevation: 2578 feet
Policies & Rules
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The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice.
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Groups larger than 20 people must use a Day Use facility; Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area or Pine Island offer group camping |
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Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host. |
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Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest |
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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. |
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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). |
