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Dead Swede

Forest Road 235, Dayton, Wyoming, United States

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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
River Access
River Access

About Dead Swede

Dead Swede Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Overlook and Woodrock areas at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom/Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com; phone number: 307-431-7446.

Number of accommodations: 17

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • River Access
    River Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 12

Sites & Availability

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: LOOP A
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: LOOP A
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: LOOP A
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: LOOP A
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: LOOP A
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: LOOP A
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: LOOP A
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: LOOP B
No Hookups
$20.50
/ per night

Reviews (84)

Verified Only

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

4.5
84 reviews
5
71.4%
60
4
15.5%
13
3
6.0%
5
2
4.8%
4
1
2.4%
2

Amanda O

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOOP B

5

Beautiful spot, so thankful it was open.

David J

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOOP B

4

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

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOOP B

5

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

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOOP B

5

Beautiful campgrounds with awesome wildlife! Will plan to stay here again when back in the Bighorns.

Location Dead Swede

Address:
Forest Road 235
Dayton, WY, 82836
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.6892 / -107.447

Elevation: 2578 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
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.
General

Groups larger than 20 people must use a Day Use facility; Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area or Pine Island offer group camping
General

Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.
General

Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest
General

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).

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