Wyoming · published-coordinate region
Porcupine Campground (Wy)
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USDA Forest Service15Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
15Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Porcupine Campground is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14A), 33 miles east of Lovell, Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is nearby. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty, recreational opportunities and excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Fishing is popular on nearby streams and lakes.
The administering organization is Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: gccampgrounds13@gmail.comRecreation
From the area's historic mining sites to the ancient Native American Medicine Wheel, to hiking through open meadows and along the cliffs on the west rim of the mountains, the Bighorn National Forest offers many recreational opportunities. Jaws Trailhead is near the campground, offering access to Bucking Mule Falls Trail and Porcupine Creek. Scenic off-road driving is available on Hunt Mountain Road or Burgess Overlook jeep trail.Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 25 miles east at Burgess Junction.Natural Features
Nearby Bald Mountain is part of the Bighorn Range in northern Wyoming. A forest of pine and aspen covers the campground at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Temperatures can drop significantly once the sun goes down. Summer daytime temperatures range from 60s-90s with nighttime temperatures down to the 50s. June is sometimes rainy while the rest of the summer offers fair, clear, sunny days. Thunderstorms and snowstorms can arise at any time. Autumn temperatures are cool with frosts by mid-September.
Nearby Attractions
The Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark is four miles from the campground. This unique geoglyph signifies all creation, all races of people, birds, fish, animals, trees and stones. According to tribal beliefs, the circular shape of the wheel represents the earth, sun, moon, cycles of life, seasons and day to night. High Country Lodge is nearby, offering guided horseback riding and backcountry pack trips, off-road vehicle rentals and guided fishing trips.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.Charges & Cancellations
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 15 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
15
Vehicle limit
15
Vehicle length
13
Driveway entry
15
Shade
13
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
13
Tent Only Nonelectric
2
Operator directions
From Lovell, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14A (not U.S. Highway 14) 33 miles east, then 1.6 miles north on Forest Road 13. The highway has a 10% grade. From Dayton, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 14/14A west 73 miles via Burgess Junction. This is the recommended route for RVs and motorhomes.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
15 published campsite records
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| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 02 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 65 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 65 ft Fifth Wheel: 65 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 65 ft Pop Up: 65 ft Rv: 65 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 65 ft Vehicle: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 60 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 60 ft Fifth Wheel: 60 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 60 ft Pop Up: 60 ft Rv: 60 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 60 ft Vehicle: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 45 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 45 ft Fifth Wheel: 45 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 45 ft Pop Up: 45 ft Rv: 45 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 45 ft Vehicle: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 50 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 50 ft Fifth Wheel: 50 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 50 ft Pop Up: 50 ft Rv: 50 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 50 ft Vehicle: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 50 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 50 ft Fifth Wheel: 50 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 50 ft Pop Up: 50 ft Rv: 50 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 50 ft Vehicle: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 07 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 65 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 65 ft Fifth Wheel: 65 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 65 ft Pop Up: 65 ft Rv: 65 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 65 ft Vehicle: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 60 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 60 ft Fifth Wheel: 60 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 60 ft Pop Up: 60 ft Rv: 60 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 60 ft Vehicle: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 60 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 60 ft Fifth Wheel: 60 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 60 ft Pop Up: 60 ft Rv: 60 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 60 ft Vehicle: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 60 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 60 ft Fifth Wheel: 60 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 60 ft Pop Up: 60 ft Rv: 60 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 60 ft Vehicle: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 13 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 60 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 60 ft Fifth Wheel: 60 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 60 ft Pop Up: 60 ft Rv: 60 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 60 ft Vehicle: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 100 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 100 ft Fifth Wheel: 100 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 100 ft Pop Up: 100 ft Rv: 100 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 100 ft Vehicle: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 120 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 15 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 50 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 50 ft Fifth Wheel: 50 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 50 ft Pop Up: 50 ft Rv: 50 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 50 ft Vehicle: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 PORCUPINE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 50 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 50 ft Fifth Wheel: 50 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 50 ft Pop Up: 50 ft Rv: 50 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 50 ft Vehicle: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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