Dead Swede
Dayton, Wyoming · 8,432 ft · In Bighorn National Forest
Photos: Esther Fishbaugh
Wildfire 12 mi E: Pk, 1,645 acres, 85% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,432 ft (2,570 m)8,432 ft2,570 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Dead Swede Campground is located just off 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 administering organization is Rustic Freedom/Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com; phone number: 307-431-7446.
Recreation
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Dead Swede: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPartly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 31% chance of rain44°25°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain40°24°
- FriSunny55°35°
- SatSunny59°33°
- SunSunny, 2% chance of rain53°33°
Nearby camping
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Camp site
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Public Land · 2.8 mi · Sheridan West
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Dayton share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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