North Tongue

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Campsite in North Tongue Campground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

9 total sites

RV Sites

9 sites

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: [email protected]

Number of accommodations: 9

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

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 Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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9 Sites Available

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

Reviews (92)

What Guests Are Saying

The campground offers a beautiful, peaceful location with spacious sites and clean facilities, making it a favorite for many returning visitors. Camp host Dorey is highly praised for her helpfulness and cleanliness efforts, enhancing the overall experience. However, some guests faced issues with site reservations and occasional disturbances from nearby traffic and wildlife, which detracted from their stays.

Review Summary

4.5
92 reviews
5
73.9%
68
4
13.0%
12
3
7.6%
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2
3.3%
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Johan J

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

This is our second time staying at North Tongue Campground. Our stay was great! The campground hosts are really friendly and keep the pit toilets very clean! We’ll definitely be back again.

Lauren V

Verified

July 9, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

We had site #3 which turned out to be the very best site in the campground. It was semi-secluded right next to the river. The camp hosts were great and the restrooms were exceptionally clean. There was a lot of ATV/ORV activity in this area while we were there.

Debbie B

Verified

July 7, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

4

It was our first time staying in this campground. The pull threw spot was perfect as we have a long 5th wheel
And also a trailer with a side by side. So we had plenty of room for it all with room to spare. As far as the campground goes, it is on the smaller side. But made for a much quieter and relaxing stay. Would stay again. It is close to many trailers
For riding the side by side and also close to fishing.

Dennis H

Verified

July 3, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

4

Great place to camp

Darryl N

Verified

July 2, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Campground was very clean and the hosts were very pleasant. Looking forward to our next stay.

Nancy P

Verified

June 27, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

4

The campground is clean and the campsites are spacious. Campsite #1 got dust kicked up from traffic on the gravel road leading to the campground.

David B

Verified

June 17, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

The out houses were very clean & well stocked. The firewood was dry and split to our liking. The campground hosts were very helpful. Even though the water pump was not operable yet, the campground hosts were there every day checking the water. The wildlife was amazing. We had a mother moose & little calf come to the campground to say good-bye the day we left. The weather & wildlife viewing was perfect. We moved to Prune Creek, as the pump was working there, and we were getting low on water. That campground was equally as nice. We love camping in the Big Horn Mountains & will definitely be back again.

Jason R

Verified

October 9, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

This is our absolute favorite area to camp in. The camp hosts are wonderful and very welcoming. We return every year!

Joseph B

Verified

September 24, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Hosts Leni and Brian are friendly and do an outstanding job of keeping the campsites orderly and the toilets clean and fresh.

Charles S

Verified

September 23, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

One of the best ever. And Leni and Brian keep the facilities ship shape and keep in touch with all of the guests.

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.

Elevation: 2402 feet

Distance to downtown

27 mi drive to downtown Dayton (about 39 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 8, 2026

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