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Holly H
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: WEST
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About West Tensleep Lake
West Tensleep Lake Campground is located on West Tensleep Lake on the west side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. 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]
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
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- Lake Access
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10 Sites Available
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001, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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002, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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004, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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005, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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006, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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007, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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008, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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009, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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010, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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001, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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002, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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004, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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005, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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006, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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007, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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008, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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009, Loop: WEST
Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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010, Loop: WEST
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Reviews
94 reviews
Summary
West Tensleep Lake is a charming, small campground with only 10 sites, known for its beautiful surroundings and clean facilities. Campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, respectfulness of fellow visitors, and the helpfulness of the camp host, Deb. However, the reservation system has room for improvement, as some sites remain vacant despite reservations, and certain sites may not be suitable for RVs.
Based on guest feedback
4.4
Overall rating
Based on 94 reviews
5 stars
69.1% (65)
4 stars
14.9% (14)
3 stars
5.3% (5)
2 stars
3.2% (3)
1 star
7.4% (7)
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Richard R
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: WEST
We didn’t stay at Ten Sleep Lake. We stayed at Island Park another day because the spot I reserved at Ten Sleep was a rocky ,sloping ,over flow spot.
Island Park was wonderful and we plan to return.
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CHARLES L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WEST
Wound up staying at Boulder Park rather than West Tensleep Lake so this review will take that into account.
Beautiful setting; ripened wild strawberries abounding in the clear-cut area above the campground; grounds are conveniently situated next to creek but high enough above that flash flooding isn't a worry; sites are spaced far enough apart for ample privacy; location is prime for quick accessibility back over to Meadowlark Lake or up FS Road 27 to West Tensleep Lake and the trailhead.
And - foremost - quite possibly the greatest, hardest-working campground hostess I've ever had the pleasure of being served by. My in-laws decided to come along on this trip and booked their site in the only available area site which was at Boulder Park. They spoke with the campground hostess and asked if I could switch our reservation from West Tensleep down to Boulder. Through communicating with the host up there, the lady at Boulder facilitated this change and it was an honest-to-goodness example of how government should serve people.
USFS can be very proud of how well those two hosts worked things out for us. Please know how grateful we are.
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Wayne C
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WEST
Favorite place in Wyoming! Campground is clean and well maintained and very friendly hosts! Look forward to going back
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Location & Directions for West Tensleep Lake
Forest Road 522, Ten Sleep, WY 82442 United States
Elevation: 2,773 ft
Getting There
From Worland, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 east 49 mi. Take West Tensleep Road (Forest Road 27) seven miles to campground.
Highway access
West Tensleep Lake Campground is accessed via U.S. Highway 16, which is approximately 49 miles from Worland, Wyoming.
Policies & Rules
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- The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice
- Site 9 is a tent-only site with an 18' narrow pull-through parking spur
- Limited space allows for no more than 1-2 (8x10') tents per site
- Larger RVs and trailers cannot be accommodated; Boulder Park Campground is recommended for larger units
- Groups larger than 20 people must camp elsewhere: Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area or Pine Island offer group camping
- 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
- Firewood may be purchased from the campground host.
- Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest
- 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.
- 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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Last updated: October 24, 2026
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