Ranger Creek Recreation Area
Ranger Creek Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Wyoming. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wyoming
- Coordinates
- 44.54583, -107.49917
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-587-9054
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ranger Creek Recreation Area
Overview Ranger Creek Group Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) at an elevation of 7,500 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] Recreation Scenic off-road driving is available on Battle Creek Road to Medicine Lodge Lake, Ranger Creek Road to Shell Reservoir, Hunt Mountain Road and the Burgess Overlook Jeep trail. Diverse hiking opportunities vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks including access to the Cloud Peak Wilderness. The Adelaide Trail, for hiking and horseback riding is nearby, providing access to Shell Creek and the Shell Creek Trail. Many creeks, lakes and ponds dot the region, offering some of the best trout fly-fishing in the state. Facilities The campground offers one large group site that can accommodate up to 150 people for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. A shelter covers several picnic and serving tables, and a campfire ring and grill are on-site. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 20 miles away at Burgess Junction. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of Ranger Creek in the Bighorn Mountains, where craggy granite peaks rise over 13,000 feet above sea level. The area is for
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Burgess · 16 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 118 designated routes (172 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Ranger Creek | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Shell Creek | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Shell Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Shell Creek | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Cabin Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.