North Tongue
Dayton, Wyoming · 7,844 ft · In Bighorn National Forest
Photos: Esther Fishbaugh
Wildfire 15 mi E: Pk, 1,645 acres, 85% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,844 ft (2,391 m)7,844 ft2,391 m
Sites11
North Tongue lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 002Standard · up to 8 people26 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people28 ft
- 005Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 007Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people50 ft
- 009Standard · up to 8 people100 ft
- 010Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 011Standard · up to 8 people80 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
North Tongue Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) near the Burgess Junction 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
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.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at North Tongue: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy, 14% chance of rain48°24°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain43°21°
- FriSunny61°34°
- SatSunny65°34°
- SunSunny59°33°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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