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Deer Park
Deer Park Campground is a quiet camp nestled in a stand of large spruce trees along West Tensleep Creek. Nearby West Tensleep Lake and trail heads for the Cloud Peak Wilderness provide rich opportunities for the trout fisherman, canoeist, hiker, horseback rider, and off-roader. Best suited for small campers and tents.
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
Electrical Hook-ups:
None
Bathroom Facilities:
Outhouses with Vault Toilets
Elevation:
8,900 feet
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# OF SITES
8 JUNE
OPENING DATE
5 SEPT
CLOSING DATE
$18.50
COST PER NIGHT
Directions and Map
GPS Coordinates:
44.1633333, -107.2522222
44° 9' 47.9999" N, 107° 15' 7.9999" W
Driving Directions:
From Ten Sleep, Wyoming: Take U.S. Highway 16 east for 20 miles, then turn onto West Tensleep Lake Road (Forest Road 27) and travel 6 miles north.
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.