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North Tongue

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Campsite in North Tongue Campground

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Pet Friendly

About North Tongue

North Tongue Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction 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

Number of accommodations: 9

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jun 4 to Sep 21

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: NORTH TONGUE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: NORTH TONGUE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: NORTH TONGUE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: NORTH TONGUE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: NORTH TONGUE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: NORTH TONGUE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: NORTH TONGUE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: NORTH TONGUE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: NORTH TONGUE
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (78)

What Guests Are Saying

North Tongue is a peaceful and clean campground with well-maintained bathrooms, ample space for larger trailers, and great opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing, including moose and deer. While some sites have slopes and noise from nearby recreational traffic can be an issue, overall, visitors appreciate the friendly camp host and the cozy atmosphere. Reservations are recommended due to the campground's popularity, and the addition of electricity would enhance the experience.

Review Summary

4.6
78 reviews
5
76.9%
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4
14.1%
11
3
6.4%
5
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1.3%
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John W

Verified

December 26, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Quiet campground, clean bathrooms, fishing nearby and lots of moose viewing. Great stay!

Don D

Verified

December 11, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

The campsite was clean and ready for us. The restrooms always clean and well kept. The hiking and fishing were good. We did not experience while we were there, but sometimes the flies can be bad, especially when they move cattle by the campground

David W

Verified

December 8, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

This is a small campground on the north tongue in the big horn mountains near Burgis junction. Very popular with only two sites as first come first serve. Reservations are very important. We were able to camp in our 36 foot fifth wheel with ample space. Love the pine forest. Moose and deer frequent the campground. Love the small north fork stream and the catch and release section above the bridge. Campground also has two smaller streams that run through the campground with trout. There is water and outside toilets. Sites do not have any hookups. Quiet and very enjoyable.

Joseph B

Verified

September 21, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Had a great time. The campsite was clean when I got there. The restroom was also very clean.

Brent B

Verified

September 10, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Wonderful camp host. Bathrooms clean and essentially odorless.
Relatively small campground with not many drive through visitors.
Chance to see deer and moose from your campsite.
Some of the sites are fairly sloped.
No cellphone at all.

DAVID D

Verified

September 6, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Fishing, weather, temperatures, camp hosts, all were excellent. Adding electricity would be a very welcome addition to the Campground.

Mark O

Verified

September 2, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Very clean facilities!

Jonathan E

Verified

August 29, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

4

Nice view from campsite. Quiet at night but rather noisy and dusty during the day due to heavy recreational traffic on the nearby dirt road. Many nearby boondockers kept sneaking into the campground to use the facilities. Campground hosts appear to be taking steps to discourage them but some ignored the signs.

Chris K

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

4

Sites 11 + 12 are not good for tent camping. They do not have a good place to place a tent.
The host was good.

Regina O

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

3

This year OHV drive through campground at any hours. Noise they make is disturbing to those sleeping in tents. I stayed at this campground many times but this is the first time it became a big and overwhelming issue.

Location North Tongue

Address:
Forest Road 158
Dayton, WY, 82836
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 14, which is approximately 29 miles from Dayton, Wyoming. At Burgess Junction, U.S. Highway 14A connects to Burgess Overlook Road (Forest Road 15) leading to the campground.

Latitude & Longitude: 44.7806 / -107.533

Elevation: 2402 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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