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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
Darryl N
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOOP B
We have been coming to The Big Horns for four years and always make sure to stay at the Dead Swede Campground. We love the lower loop sites along the river. Nothing beats waking up in the morning with a moose and her baby calf sitting right outside your camper! The camp hosts, Dixon and Mary Beth, not only keep the grounds and bathrooms orderly and clean; they are also incredibly friendly and welcoming - always taking time to visit and make sure your stay is comfortable. We come to The Big Horns to ATV ride and explore. We love to catch the Big Horn Reservoir in the early spring when it is completely full. We also make sure and visit Freeze Out Point, the view is incredible. This year we found Porcupine Falls - beautiful spot. Garden of the Gods was an incredible experience in the spring if you are looking for wildlife - the numbers of elk were mind blowing. Moose are out and all around early spring - mighty creatures but always be respectful and mindful of their speed and strength. Always carry your binoculars with you as you never know what you’ll see. We love The Big Horns and will definitely be back next year!
Sharon M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOOP B
Went up to relax and do some ATV rides. Found an open campsite at the last minute so went to the campground so we could have a fire. Campground was not full, nice and quiet, lots of deer and moose. Lots of trails in the area and nice riding, beautiful country and forests
to ride through.
Neeta A
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOOP B
It is a beautiful campground and well maintained. The only thing was our spot was right next to the bathroom station and they came to clean it out while we were still there. There was an awful smell when they were doing it which detracted from the smells of nature. We will come back again.
Jim A
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOOP A
Great site, clean bathrooms and camp host attentive
Richard B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOOP A
Great facilities
Brent B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOOP A
A well maintained campground with a very competent and friendly host. Sites are reasonably spaced out and all include firepit, grill and table.
Couple of negatives. It seems that campers from nearby Sheratin feel they need not follow the rules. Our reserved campsite was occupied well after checkout time and the attitude was, tough luck to us. Secondly, the "road" into the area has more ruts and potholes than road. Apparently there are no road graders, so plan on a 5-10 mph drive.
Cynthia M
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOOP B
Quiet, beautiful forest on a beautiful river. Moose and moose calf. Fishing. Just lovely.
Keith H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOOP A
Campsite's were very nice. Good facilities and hosts were very helpful.
Colin G
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOOP A
We were looking to get away from noise, machines, and people. This campground was crowded with campers, RVs, and loud off road vehicles. On top of that, it seemed every trail that might have been a hiking trail around there was an ORV trail. No where to go for non machine people.
James S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOOP B
Very quiet location
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). |
