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West Tensleep Lake

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West Tensleep Lake
West Tensleep Lake Campsite 4
West Tensleep Lake Campsite
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

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: support@rusticfreedom.com

Number of accommodations: 10

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 12

Sites & Availability

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: WEST
No Hookups
$18.50
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: WEST
No Hookups
$18.50
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: WEST
No Hookups
$18.50
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: WEST
No Hookups
$18.50
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: WEST
No Hookups
$18.50
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: WEST
No Hookups
$18.50
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: WEST
No Hookups
$18.50
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: WEST
No Hookups
$18.50
/ per night
009, Loop: WEST
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.50
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: WEST
No Hookups
$18.50
/ per night

Reviews (78)

What Guests Are Saying

West Tensleep Lake is a beautiful, small campground located at the end of a dirt road, offering stunning views and easy access to hiking trails in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. The campground is well-maintained by a friendly host, Deb, who ensures clean facilities and a peaceful atmosphere. While some campers noted issues with traffic from day visitors and road conditions, the overall experience is highly rated for its tranquility and natural beauty.

Review Summary

4.4
78 reviews
5
70.5%
55
4
14.1%
11
3
6.4%
5
2
2.6%
2
1
6.4%
5

Patricia L

Verified

September 4, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: WEST

4

We reserved site #9. The picture of site 9 was NOT site 9. Some updating is in order on the website. the site worked out fine for us in spite of the mix up on the campsite picture. The reservation system had at least 2 or 3 sites reserved, BUT VACANT, during our stay. We feel that if the campsite is not occupied the first night of the reservation, the reservation should become void and the site available on a first come, first serve basis.

Renee T

Verified

August 30, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: WEST

5

Beautiful surroundings , quiet. Campsite are nice size. Very clean.
Camp host Deb was very helpful.
Campers we meant were very kind.
We had a great time.

Dave C

Verified

August 29, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: WEST

5

Small, beautiful campground with good hiking, fishing, and boating. Deb is a helpful campground host and keeps things clean and running smoothly.

William C

Verified

August 18, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: WEST

5

Really enjoyed the walk-in site! Beautiful view of the lake and felt pretty private. Also the host is doing a great job with keeping the bathrooms clean!

Steven C

Verified

August 9, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: WEST

5

Great semi-remote site. Great setting with lake, trails and streams, Trout fishing was good. The day use people infringe on the campground a bit but that has been going on for years. The area camp host is both friendly and a great caretaker to the area. This without a doubt is a five-star campground in my book, Site #1 is a good site-slopes towards the lake a bit but I had a small camper.

Sue E

Verified

August 7, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST

1

I didn't get to stay there as I lost my sleeping bag somewhere on the washboard road. As far as the site went- Not level. Not good for a tent.

Aundra P

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: WEST

5

We have been RVing for the past 7 years. I have to honestly say this is the most beautiful campground we have camped at in our RV. There are only 10 spots, so it's not a crowded campground. It appeared most sites can take a large RV. Our RV is 28 feet and we able to get it into our spot (3) with little difficulty. If you have an oversized RV, try to get spot 4. It looked like it could take a Class A if necessary. Yes, the road to it off the main highway is a dirt road with a lot of washboard and pot holes. We didn't like that. It will take you about 15-20 minutes to get to the campsite if you go slow. The fishing at the lake was awesome. Caught several brook trout and one tiger trout from the shore using worms for bait. The nights are very chilly, especially in June. It even snowed about an inch on us and the temperature got down to 26 degrees one night! Also, be advised there is NO cell phone service at all. I also want to mention that the camp host Deb, was the best host we ever had met at a campsite!! I thought I would run out of fuel for our generator and she said if I needed some, she would get me fuel. How many camp hosts would do that? Although we didn't use the restrooms, I saw her every day going into them and cleaning. The best camp host ever! We would love to come back here one day again. It's peaceful and quiet. We did see one moose with her calf across the lake.

Tracey R

Verified

July 8, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: WEST

3

It would have been helpful to know that if it was 7 mi up a dirt road. Other than that it was a beautiful site

Sabrina K

Verified

July 7, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: WEST

5

Great campground and location to the lake and trailhead

Alan M

Verified

July 3, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST

5

Wonderful experience, last campground in the canyon, most sites are semi-private, balanmce of sun and shade. Near the lake. Hiling and trailheads into the Cloud Peak Wilderness just up the road. Will be back soon!

Location West Tensleep Lake

Address:
Forest Road 522
Ten Sleep, WY, 82442
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.2583 / -107.216

Elevation: 2773 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice

General

Site 9 is a tent-only site with an 18' narrow pull-through parking spur

General

Limited space allows for no more than 1-2 (8x10') tents per site

General

Larger RVs and trailers cannot be accommodated; Boulder Park Campground is recommended for larger units

General

Groups larger than 20 people must camp elsewhere: Willow Park, Hettinger, Ranger Creek Recreation Area or Pine Island offer group camping

General

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

General

Firewood may be purchased from the campground host.

General

Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest

General

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.

General

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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