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Leigh Creek
Leigh Creek Campground sits on the banks of Tensleep Creek surrounded by a forest of lodgepole pine cedars and aspen. Off-highway vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and additional fishing streams are available in the surrounding area. The rugged surroundings are a popular destination for climbers, and a nearby abandoned fire lookout provides the hiker with a scenic platform for views into the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
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:
5,400 feet
11
# OF SITES
18 MAY
OPENING DATE
18 SEPT
CLOSING DATE
$18
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, WY, drive 7.5 miles on Hwy 16 to FSR 018 (WY Hwy 436). Bear right and travel nearly 1 more mile to the campground.
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.