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Stephanie R
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST
Campsite was shady and nice. Campground was quiet and in a great location. No water available and we couldn’t find any garbage bins. Also not sure where the campground host was.
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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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- Pet friendly
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10 Sites Available
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001, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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002, Loop: WEST
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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
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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001, Loop: WEST
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Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
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002, Loop: WEST
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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
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
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Based on 94 reviews
5 stars
69.1% (65)
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14.9% (14)
3 stars
5.3% (5)
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3.2% (3)
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7.4% (7)
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Matthew P
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: WEST
Please update maps if you are going to relocate sites in the campground . Ours was moved from a good location to a very bad one .
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Richard M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: WEST
nice
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Michael O
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: WEST
Wonderful location with beautiful hikes and scenery. It is a more primitive campsite with pit toilets, but a great experience overall
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Ryan V
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: WEST
Fantastic campground with amazing views. Quiet with great hikes close by.
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William A
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WEST
The campsites are well maintained and the camp host is friendly.
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Kate S
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: WEST
The campground is lovely. The campsite is a downslope to the lake. Which is nice e for lake access. Our tent flooded from a 15 minute rainstorm due to poor drainage paths. Small camper would have been great, but not the best site for a tent. Also there is heavy traffic with folks putting into the water close to the site. The host was great and kept the bathrooms so clean!!
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Ryan B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: WEST
The campsite was wonderfully maintained. The bathroom was clean. Many of the campsites have access to the lake which was amazing for a swim. It is very close to a trailhead for hiking as well. Make sure you check where the camp host is staying so you can get firewood right away. This can camp ground is ready for your next adventure.
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Steven C
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: WEST
This campground is so close to so many different outdoor opportunities. Hiking up into the Bighorns via several different routes, kayaking and fishing on West Tensleep Lake. First time here-had a great time (5-day stay). It does seem that people not camping on site were passing through the campground quite a bit both on foot and vehicles-more so on the weekend.
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Kay G
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WEST
The hikes from West Ten Sleep Campground are very popular and for good reason. Site #6 is wooded with space for several tents but the parking is limited. Site #2 is nicely situated next to the lake but all of the sites are OK.
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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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