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Campground · WY

MIDDLE FORK

WY · Bighorn National Forest

MIDDLE FORK is generally hard to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (8/10) and eases to its lowest in May (6/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May6
  6. Jun8
  7. Jul8
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 9 RV sites
  • 4 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 80 ft

Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Middle Fork Campground?

Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $10.00/day fee at the campground. Site #1 is a double site. Double sites can be reserved as either a single (1-8 people) or a double site (9-16 people). The single site fee (1-8 people) is $17.00 for one non-towed vehicle with trailer per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. The double site fee (9-16 people) is $34.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $10.00/day. A 4th car (maximum) is free.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is