North Tongue

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Campsite in North Tongue Campground

Featured amenities

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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

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

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%
7
2
3.3%
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2.2%
2

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.

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.

Stephanie S

Verified

July 15, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Moose everywhere! Even 10 ft from our site upon arrival! Quiet, peaceful, amazing!

Brady S

Verified

August 6, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Very clean, small campground. Perfect for a night or a week. We tented this time but many other campers had small trailers or RV's. Saw a bull moose when we arrived at Site 12!

Kristi A

Verified

August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

3

There wasn't a great level spot for a tent in #5 but we figured it out and slept well with the sound of the creek right next to us. It was not a quiet area during the day as there were many ATV's and dirt bikes creating dust and noise. I took my dog for his evening walk on the road over to the picnic area. I enjoyed the scenery but the noise and dust from the dirt bikes was annoying.

Jesse H

Verified

August 12, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Excellent site, clean, organized, and welcoming. Our camp hosts were wonderful and checked in on us a few times.

Gary S

Verified

August 14, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

I really like this campground! It has the creek running down it and is a very quiet place. The camp Host are very friendly and helpful.
Lots of fun places you can go with your side by sides. This is my favorite of all the campground in the Big Horn Mountains.

Isaac B

Verified

August 14, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Great camp site!

Janet S

Verified

August 21, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Small, primitive campground with the best hosts and cleanest pit toilets anywhere I’ve been. Moose are seen frequently, both beside/in the river as well as in the willows/forests, so be aware of bulls and cows with calves and give them their space. It’s awesome to see so much wildlife.

Bjorn K

Verified

August 22, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Kids enjoyed the water pump and elks visited us in the late afternoon. Small stream nearby. Great stop on our way to Mount Rushmore.

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)

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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