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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

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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%
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3
6.4%
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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.

Edward C

Verified

September 7, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Beautiful area to explore. Lots of fishing and hiking. Campground is small so not a lot of traffic or noise. There is a small creek running along side the CG so the setting is terrific. VERY helpful Camp-hosts. Will definitely go back!

Dennis H

Verified

August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Excellent place to camp.

sandy p

Verified

July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

The campground hostess was absolutely awesome, she did everything she could to make sure our stay was a pleasant one. We appreciated her soooo much. wish the forest service would water the road that goes by the upper end of the campground though, the dust was so terrible, 3 out of 6 of us came home sick, my husband was the sickest and is still sick. I have never seen so much traffic and have lived here all my life. Our stay at the campground was wonderful, only that one exception and it had nothing to do with the dust except for the location.

Dennis H

Verified

July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: NORTH TONGUE

5

Camp hosts are the best and make staying there a pleasure

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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