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Dead Swede

Dead Swede Campground nestles along the bank of the South Fork of the Tongue River and has a 20' boulder scramble within its boundaries. With great fishing, hiking and ATV trails nearby, this family friendly camp offers newly renovated roads, spurs and tables with new concrete outhouses. Dead Swede is situated on the site of one historic tie hack camp from the railroad days and sports several grave sites, one of which gives the campground its name.

THINGS TO KNOW

Getting Here:

Highway 14A, from Lovell, is extremely steep, a 10-percent grade and more, is winding, has several hairpin turns, and many blind corners. This is a challenging road during the summer season.

Weather:
You are at high elevations here in the Bighorn Mountains. Remember to bring warming clothing for evenings as it can become chilly.
Don't Move Firewood: 
Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site.
Firewood for Sale at:

Host Site 1

Electrical Hook-ups:

None

Bathroom Facilities:

Outhouses with Vault Toilets

Elevation:

8,400 feet

21

# OF SITES

6 JUNE

OPENING DATE

5 SEPT

CLOSING DATE

$20.50

COST PER NIGHT

Directions and Map

Bald Mountain Campground Map
GPS Coordinates:

44.6891667, 44° 41' 21.0001" N

-107.4466667, 107° 26' 48.0001" W

Driving Directions:

From Dayton, Wyoming, travel 26.5 miles west on U.S. Highway 14 to Burgess Junction. Continue 5 miles south on U.S. Highway 14, then turn east onto Forest Road 26 and travel about 5 miles east to the campground.

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Camping Info

Extra Car Fee: $9.00
Two non-towed vehicles may be parked per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle is charged an extra fee collected at the campground.
Firewood: $6.00/bundle
Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host.

CLIMATE

TEMPERATURES
Spring temperatures range from 60°-70° F for the highs and 30°-45° F for the lows. Summer highs are in the 70°-80° F range with the lows reaching into the 40° F range.
RAINFALL
Most rain comes in May and June but come prepared for showers as they can happen all summer long.
SNOWFALL
Snow should be out of the mountains by early to mid May and shouldn't come around again until late September.
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