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Lower Paintrock Lake

Lower Paintrock Lake Campground is located approximately one-half mile from the Cloud Peak Wilderness and is close to 4-wheel drive roads and trail heads that lead hikers to loop trails, treks along creeks and over mountain passes. Three trout-laden lakes offer fishing and chilly swimming. Nearby is Spanish Point, home to famous Spanish agates. Though remote, this campground offers a variety of sites, recently renovated, and is well worth the rather rugged drive.

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:

Medicine Lodge Lake Host Site 1

Electrical Hook-ups:

None

Bathroom Facilities:

Outhouses with Vault Toilets

Elevation:

9,300 feet

5

# OF SITES

16 JUNE

OPENING DATE

5 SEPT

CLOSING DATE

$18.50

COST PER NIGHT

Directions and Map

Bald Mountain Campground Map
GPS Coordinates:

44.55028, -107.51472

Driving Directions:

Direction #1: From Greybull, WY on Highway 14 east, drive 31 miles & exit on Paintrock Lakes Road (FSR #17). The campground is southeast 25.5 miles.


Direction #2: Approximately 16 miles south from Burgess Junction on Highway 14, turn left onto FSR 17; continue 25.5 miles to campground. (Burgess Junction is approximately 27 miles east of Dayton on Hwy 14 or 57 miles west from Lovell on 14A. 14A is not recommended for trailers.)

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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.
Double Site Fee

Sites 1 & 5

1-8 people: $18.50

9-16 people: $37

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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