Owen Creek Campground

Dayton, WY

5.0(10 reviews)

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About this campground

Owen Creek Campground is located along the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Overlook and Woodrock areas at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites.

The campground offers single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking, fishing and canoeing are available in the surrounding area. Diverse hikes vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks; many trails access the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Nearby Sibley Lake is open to non-motorized craft and offers an accessible fishing dock on the shoreline. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout.

What campers say

Owen Creek Campground, along US-14 near Dayton, WY, is a small, scenic site that reviewers consistently praise for its setting. Sites include a small creek on the lot and there are basic amenities such as a water spigot and pit toilets; services are otherwise limited, so come prepared. Wildlife sightings, including moose and abundant birds, are commonly noted, making it appealing for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. The Medicine Wheel is mentioned as a nearby attraction up the road. Several visitors reported enjoyable short stays; expect a quiet, rustic experience rather than developed campground comforts.

Our summary of 10 traveler reviews.