Hettinger Group Area
Buffalo, Wyoming · 7,644 ft · In Bighorn National Forest
Photos: Esther Fishbaugh
Wildfire 34 mi N: Pk, 1,645 acres, 85% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,644 ft (2,330 m)7,644 ft2,330 m
Sites1
Hettinger Group Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Hettinger Group Campground is located 14 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The surrounding 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
Recreation
Tie Hack Reservoir is a short drive away, offering a great location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout. A short trail leads from the campground to the lake.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Hettinger Group Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueMostly Cloudy, 8% chance of rain39°32°
- WedChance Rain And Snow Showers, 41% chance of rain40°32°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain45°30°
- FriSunny60°40°
- SatSunny65°38°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · 170 ft · Buffalo
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3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Buffalo 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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